6.5 YEARS OF FULL-TIME TRAVEL (Everything We Pack & Own)
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 19. 06. 2024
- Finally! Here is EVERYTHING we pack in our bags for full time travel, plus our opinions on some controversial packing topics ;)
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Who are Kara and Nate?!
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Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married 2013 and were super ânormal.â I was a teacher and Nate started a small printing business from the spare bedroom of our apartment. We discovered the world of âtravel hackingâ & became obsessed. So after 2 years of obsessively saving $35k and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016 for a âone yearâ trip around the world. Our goal was to see as many places as possible before we ran out of money and went home to ânormal life.â We started this travel vlog to share our experiences with friends and family, but quickly fell in love with this lifestyle and did everything we could to keep going. 4 years later, we achieved our new goal of visiting 100 countries and all 7 continents. We had no plans to slow down, until 2020 forced us to ;) Which is when we bought a converted van to start exploring our own country for the first time. Van life was a major adjustment and so different than flying every week like we were used to, but we are incredibly thankful to be able to continue doing something we love every day. đđ„đ
00:00 FINALLY: our first packing video :)
00:28 Why weâve waited so long...
02:10 our most recent game changer purchase!
03:04 Answering your biggest questions
03:24 How much do our bags weigh?
03:53 Do we have a house? Where do we keep our stuff?
04:14 Do we wear wedding rings when we travel?
04:45 Is everything wrinkly all the time?
05:14 TRAVEL PILLOW: yes or no?
05:33 Where do we pack dirty clothes?
05:56 How much underwear do we pack?
06:54 Favorite leggings!
07:04 Whatâs something we pack but never use?
07:20 Oddest/most surprising we thing travel with
07:49 Karaâs black crop top problem...
08:47 Packing cubes vs. none
09:54 Rolling vs. Folding
11:02 My fav new moisturizer!
12:07 Rolling suitcases vs. Backpacking
13:03 Carry on vs. Checked bags
13:26 EVERYTHING thatâs in our suitcase
13:36 Our favorite shoes
14:08 Our clothes (why black?!)
15:09 Van life ruined me
16:42 Thoughts on âlooking cuteâ
19:18 Our secret to packing for multiple seasons
20:10 Whatâs in our toiletry bags?
22:40 My advice on overpacking
23:32 Whatâs in our gear backpacks?
27:04 Nateâs favorite itemâŠ
27:46 his second favorite
28:43 What we wear on travel days?
30:56 COMMENT BELOW! We want to know your opinion ;)
#travel #packingtips #traveltips #howtopack
Nate buying underwear from Amazon and carrying around jeans that are ripped, and Kara buying clothes from average stores, and uses a toiletry bag thatâs falling apart.. is why you are adored by millions- you are just like every single one of us- minus the fact that you have a more exciting traveled life! Thank you for always keeping it real đ
yes! iâve been watching them for 4-5 years and i love their videos. sometimes i forget that they are just like everyone else and this video reminded me that they are!
Yo, those pants were worn on that first class $19,000 airline seat. Makes me want to have him send it to me and I'll sew it up, I'm not a professional but anything is better than that. Promise I won't use knitting yarn.
Hey Amazon one day or overnight delivery save me many times than I can remember đ€Łđ€Łđ€Ł donât knock it till you try it.
so true :)
I don't understand how many times you have lost, delayed, misplaced etc your bags and I know you have because I have watched them all and how careful and money conscious and mistrusting of airlines and people actually that Nate is, that he OR Kara have never heard of not just Apple Tags but any kind of GPS tracking device which have been on the market for, I kid you not at least 10-12 years!!!!
I mean with your whole life being in those bags and all the research and detail oriented things Nate does planning trips and trying to keep them safe he didn't know about this, and that NO OTHER TRAVEL VLOGGER told them, because I know that both Flying the Nest and The Endless Adventure have and probably still do use them.
Kara, I'm pleased you re-wear the same outfits. Re-wearing clothes until they get into the state of Nate's jeans needs to be normalised and having guys like you in the spotlight re-wearing is only ever going to be good for the planet (and our purses!) đ€Ł
YES - THIS!!!
I have a minimal wardrobe, have been for a few years now and I like it. Donât care for trends.
Nate's jeans still has hope
Me too!! Traveling is all about minimal using, not being a fashion icon. And black is a great travel color...â€ïžâ€ïž
Loved the video, guys!
I love how Kara and Nate are I assume making good money (millions of followers watching ad sense plus sponsorships) yet they still live broke newlyweds from 2016 (using broken toiletries bags and brushes). It's so refreshing because it feels like a lot of CZcamsrs do sell out, move to LA, and buy fancy homes and cars. I appreciate you guys for staying "normal" and realistic to a lifestyle that does seem doable for regular people... but seriously brushes are like $5 lol
It's just cause Nate is a tightwad!! He admits himself he hates to spend money!!âđą
i really loved Kara's honesty about how noone really cares what you wear, or that she no longer cares what people think, if she wears the same clothes on repeat. i love that youre also honest about the fact your clothes are not always freshly clean. your videos and personalities and energy you give off is just the best. thank you for the tips, im going to stick to black rather than trying to have nice outfits when i travel /backpack next!!
Nate being so playful with Kara was probably my favorite thing about this video! I love you guys! Not boring at all, good tips and a lot of humor! Also, Iâm very sorry to hear about your grandmother. đđ»
I think my favorite was when she was sharing her different tops and with every top Nate was in a different spot! Hahahahaha
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Check this guy out - he's fantastic! dude can try and help recover stuff for you!
Hope they can find your message and recover their data. :) Crossing fingers!
Recommended!
Heâs a legend. Canât go wrong with him.
I guess inside that Lacie box must be a Seagate drive. Most likely one of those horrible from Rosewood family. Erkin very likely can help them to recover data :)
I hope that the media cache is not badly dameged, which is very important on this type of hard drives for data recovering!
Nate carrying the jeans around the world is giving sisterhood of the travelling pants vibes and I'm here for it đ
Hey Kara! I found a great way to store my necklaces when traveling. I cut a plastic straw into thirds and can then loop the necklace through and clasp the necklace. No more tangles!!
Bendy straws work especially well. Loop them thru twice (if they're long enough-most of mine are 24-30") and no more tangles.
I use a tiny pill box, each lil section is one piece and is just as tiny as a bag, but they are all separated - works great for rings and earring organization too!
I love Karaâs âwhat ifâ tip and hearing that Kara gets talked into buying products at the salon just like the rest of us đ€Łđ€Ł
Loved your "laugh out load" packing story! My wife died earlier this year and I watch your videos during that otherwise deathly quiet dinner times when I would otherwise be alone. Travelling to Yellowstone, Italy, France, Hawaii and Patagonia with my cameras and drone this year and will take your advice and zest for life with me. Love You.â€
I am sorry for your loss.
I'm very sorry for your loss. I am glad that you will keep traveling and enjoying life.
My condolences. I love that you have found a lovely way to spend your alone time đ„°
@@aprila.852 Yes, I doubt that Kara and Nate realize that they are such welcome dinner guests. ;-)
I loved everything about this video from getting some packing tips to seeing a little bit into your everyday life! The most helpful tip was thinking about things that can be used a million ways like Kara's black sarong/beach coverup/towel/scarf... and the most surprising thing was that Kara still uses a toiletry bag that is falling apart, and Nate uses a "brush" that is literally just a few bristles at this point. You make things so relatable and I love you guys for that!
My wife is a former flight attendant and we watched this and she absolutely loves your video âïž and we both laughed about the stuff falling apart and ripped jeans đ It just shows what you care about and it is clearly adventure and not stuff!
Iâm a chronic over-packer, so I enjoyed seeing how effectively and fairly minimally you guys pack! *#karaandnate*
you call that "fairly minimal" ?đ€Łđđ€ŁThe amount of stuff they are taking as experienced travellers is insane.
@@26realmc Considering how much of what they pack is what they need to do their jobs, I'd say that's pretty minimal. Not too mention, they travel for a living, out of two bags each... I'd say that's pretty minimal.
@@DawnSelene I agree!
Yea! I loved it. My biggest takeaway was Kara's advice on the "what-ifs" and to leave them behind. Also, congrats on the Neutrogena brand deal! I'm excited you are partnering with some bigger brands, hopefully compensating you appropriately!!
Yes! I have to agree. I always over pack because of the "what-ifs"
You two helped me decide to buy some Air Tags now and also, noise cancelling headphones with your music on pause is the best peace and quiet youâll have on a flight. Heavenly. Great content đđ»đđ»đđ»
I love that y'all are still learning things about each other! đ
To be honest, you guys don't need to be worried about making a boring video. Your personalities and the amazing editing will always make it interesting and engaging.
I loved it. I think my biggest Takeaway was Karaâs advice on the âwhat ifsâ. I think it made it a lot easier for me to travel cause Iâm going on a trip later this August and I think thatâs going to really help. I also love Nate mocks Kara it is hilarious and so accurate. Also just wanna say that I love your videos so much and on bad days I just sit and watch my favourites meaning any video. Sometimes what I do is close my eyes and scroll down and just click on a random one and itâs always amazing. â€ïžâ€ïžâ€ïž
I don't understand how many times you have lost, delayed, misplaced etc your bags and I know you have because I have watched them all and how careful and money conscious and mistrusting of airlines and people actually that Nate is, that he OR Kara have never heard of not just Apple Tags but any kind of GPS tracking device which have been on the market for, I kid you not at least 10-12 years!!!!
I mean with your whole life being in those bags and all the research and detail oriented things Nate does planning trips and trying to keep them safe he didn't know about this, and that NO OTHER TRAVEL VLOGGER told them, because I know that both Flying the Nest and The Endless Adventure have and probably still do use them.
I have to pack for a 3 month trip to Japan, I was really confused about the difference between the essentials and the What Ifs, You guys really helped me clear it all out! Thanks a lot! I have been following you guys for 2 years now and all your videos are so amazing :)
I've been enjoying so much of your content recently. I love how you have your differences in packing and can be respectful about it. I say that as long as you are following the airline/TSA rules and it fits into your suitcase, bring as much as you need. No need to compare what works for you against someone else.
I actually love when travel influencers do videos like this! Helps people like my husband and I narrow down what to have in our luggage and backpacks, too.
In a weird way this is one of my favorite videos with you guys, possibly because it's so honest and it seems we get to know a new side of you! Don't get me wrong, I love your adventures, travels and also the van (miss it!) but both of you are on fire in this! Nate's humour and timing is on point and Kara is always fun!
Nate was funny!!
I agree!!! I laughed out loud several times. I love this and the q&a videos for the same reason
Iâve watched this video like 5 times, so not boring at all! I love watching your videos of just the everyday grind or travel - travel day videos are my favorite!
I learned a few things! We are getting ready to be full-time vanners (summer 2023). It really helps me set goals on what we should strive for because youâve travel so much and so you definitely know what you need and donât need. 1) Roll vs. fold - it depends on the clothes! 2) Having things for the what-ifs - just buy it when you need it. 3) You both literally have only 2 shoes. đ© 4) Puffy jacket and rain jacket combo is enough to keep you warm 5) Iâm going to have to let go of the clothes that wrinkle easily. (linen!) 6) a black sarong is so multi functional
Hi! I love how Kara reminded us that it doesn't actually matter what you wear. I'm going through a minimalist phase and it's so true. It's also refreshing to remember material items are not where all the joy lies!
This segment was so inspiring! I always think Kara looks great, but Iâve never questioned how much âwardrobeâ sheâs carrying! Take away⊠keep it simple and capsule!! Easy!
Loved Kara's advise on the "What if" items. As someone who struggles with an anxiety disorder I tend to over pack. That thought process of knowing if you end up needing it you will most likely be able to find it where you're going is so helpful! I'm going to keep that advise for my next trip!
I couldnât agree more!!!
Yeah, especially with the convenience and high availability with domestic travel. A little shampoo will totally last my short trips. Power outlets are so common, to extra batteries aren't really necessary; so many things use USBâŠ
Loved this "real" packing video. I've spent months traveling on my time off and and basically live a lot of my time out of my bags. So refreshing to see a video that shows underwear over gear and packing things that make you comfortable and enjoy your voyage. Keep traveling !
The non-colored, only black clothing thing was what stood out to me! Never thought of the colors when packing for a trip, I usually just shove a bunch of different things in without thinking of what it looks like when wet, sweaty, or dirty. Great video guys!
I love this packing video. Most packing videos are so produced and perfectly laid out but Kara and Nate stay true to keeping it real. I love how you two are always authentic and true to who you are and want to be.
Love how much Nate's personality came out in this video! Love his sarcastic humour. The best tip was about folding and rolling and how different clothes work best for each đ thanks for sharing this video, packing videos are my fave!
My husband always jokes that Kara and I âserve the same energyâ so it helped this overpackerâs heart to see how light youâre able to travel, Kara! Iâll try to shake off my âwhat ifâ anxiety next time I get to travel.
I appreciated Kara stating that leaving the "what ifs" behind because you can probably find it where you are was what I needed to hear! I am an over packer. I have travelled all over the world with my son since he was a year old. Each time I travel with him it is different than before because his needs are different as he gets older. Thank you for this video. It's fun to see what people pack and compare to what I do for myself. Safe travels!
I really enjoyed this video! First of all, you guys are hilarious and adorable, and secondly, from a person who SEVERELY overpacks, there's a lot that I can learn from this! I am the kind of person who packs 5 outfits for an overnight stay! :) So thanks for helping me recognize my problem, and my biggest takeaway was packing cubes! Brilliant! ;) Thanks!
Nate is hilarious. I love when he mocks Kara. He is always on point. Lol
The real honesty of constant travel and being on the go is pretty awesome and I highly enjoyed your energy throughout this videoâ€ïž
This video was wonderful and so helpful. I found it helpful when Kara said you roll or fold things depending on what they are and not to pack âwhat ifâsâ. This also really gave me a better picture of what your lives are like. Thank You!!
All my love to Nate and Kara and Nateâs family in these difficult times. Safe travels to you both as you get back out there!
Whatâs happening with nates family? đł
@@MsSparkless1 His grandmother passed away đą
Really helpful when Kara talks about the what ifs, because whenever I travel, I tend to slightly overpacked. Plus, knowing about microfiber wipes is something interesting so thank you for sharing. Also, packing cubes is a fun mind game for me, think how to bring it all as efficient as possible. Thank y'all for making this packing videooo
Totally agree with the overpacking comment. The what if's was super helpful to watch and a great mindset to adopt while travelling!
So glad you did this video! I'm always curious about how and what others pack. And it's especially helpful from two people that have traveled so much. I really appreciate you taking the time to do this. One thing I'd love more detail on in a future video is your take on suitcases, i.e., sizes, configurations, pockets, hard vs. soft, how many have you gone through, etc.. :)
This is the video i didnt know i needed! I love all the honesty in the video as well as yours tipsđ from Karaâs clothes hacks to Nateâs saving tips. Also your energy and your videos are keeping me really excited about my own trips! Thank you for being my âgo toâ when I lay down after a long day to watch something â€ïž.
You have no idea how useful this video was guys! Iâm starting a year of traveling around the world in a couple of weeks. Iâve been watching you since day 1, and this video just made my entire experience of organizing my packing a total joy! Thank you so much! Big hug from Chile. JJ
Good travels to you!
Hope it's a great year Juan! On a side note, we were just in Chile and it was AMAZING! You've got a beautiful country! đ
@@SharingtheRoad that amazing! What places are u visiting??
@@juanjosesalaya9891 We have a friend from Santiago who we visited, and then spent some time in Valparaiso too! We had a great time seeing all the sights and trying all the food! I think we're still dreaming of Completo's đ
Iâve watched several âhow toâ videos and I must say this has been the most fun and enjoyable video! Yâall just make anything so enjoyable to watch!! Definitely NOT a boring video Nate!!
Canât wait to see what is in store for your next adventure! Continued prayers to Nate & his family!
Loved this! I learned not everything has to be rolled, diva cup, and microfiber face towels instead of make-up wipes. I'm so happy to see you guys out and about can't wait to travel too.
We are moving into 172 sq ft converted horse trailer and I have been purging clothes like crazy. This video helped immensely bc I now realize that I need to keep the things I love and the "fence" items need to go. I never thought about it that way. I rarely watch any video until the end but I watched this one! Safe travels and thanks for being so entertaining as usual!!
i was able to meet nateâs grandma while volunteering at your 100 country party. she was such a sweet lady, and it was so heartwarming to see how proud she was. iâm so sorry for your loss, sending lots of light :)
Definitely not a waste of time! Itâs your personalityâs that make your videos so fun and enjoying to watch! Fun, upbeat, and clean entertainment is hard to find sometimes! Also.. its not roll OR fold. It is always both đ LOVE YOU GUYS! đ„°
I'm not sure I learned any tips per se, but your honesty about maybe having things that you don't need and that there are things that bring you joy whether or not that they are needed really helped. So many of these videos just seem devoid of joy.
Thank you for bringing us all into your very personal lives! Your packing chops aside, which are stellar, I am so impressed how you two live so beautifully in the present. You have no apartment or house back home in the USA waiting for you to return. You two don't seem to be mailing home stuff to someday go on a shelf in a living room. You closed your storage unit, and, aside from your van, your "home base" is where ever you two are! So, opening up your suitcases - your "home base" on wheels - and backpacks! was quite the anthropological examination into your lives. Thank you for this episode! We love you guys!!!
Fold AND roll based on Karaâs scientific explanation! Also, learned the idea of the converter / power strip combo. Ordering one and adding it to my suitcase now! Thank you K&N - and also: sending lots of love to you both and to Nateâs family. â€ïž
Lets just appreciate that kara and nate take so much time on making these videos ! They are awesome on the way they vlog! It's turtelly awesomeđą. This video being long waited for is very good for trying to pack our own since you guys are pros :)
I also never knew until a few mothne ago that we had gone on the same plane. I knew after watching the flying to franfurt video in june!
Even not knowing that until the video made me so happy!âșïž
So fun to watch
I learned that I'm way too attached to the "next best thing". You seem to be contented with what works, and if it does, you're set. Thanks for this content! Not boring. NO way.
Glad you guys did this. I love how down to earth you are as a couple. Especially with this glimpse in the life of REAL travelers. So glad 8t didn't feel like an Apple commercial or another "influencer" pedaling a bunch of brands. You inspire me to travel more, keep up the good work!
Nate during the crop top shots. I'm literally hollering. Yall are amazing. Missed you two!
Hilarious! Had to stop video and text my sister to watch Nate
3 reasons why I LOVE this video:
1. For some reason BOTH your personalities shine through on this video, you can see the love you have for eachother and it's so refreshing and natural.
2. You have taught me so much about travel and now I can stop worrying about the little things to pack!
3. AIRTAGS ARE LIFE!
Hello, how's your day going over there?
LOVED this video. It adds a nice variety that really showcased y'alls personalities (similar to the recent Q&A). Love the big adventure videos as well, but this was also super great. As a road warrior, I'm constantly optimizing how I pack, so I loved seeing this.
This was A.W.E.S.O.M.E ! ! ! So interesting, so helpful, and so fun to watch you two interact with each other.. Thank you for taking the time to make it. I like to travel minimally - even internationally when I'm gone for six weeks: I always carry on (had my luggage lost once a year ago somewhere between Istanbul and Budapest and vowed never again,) - I always bring my noise cancelling headphones, saline eye drops, and a cozy sweater/wrap on the plane. I'm a 90% roll & 10% fold traveler because I keep my clothes in my suitcase and like to be able to find things quickly, and I found a nifty little nylon mesh storage organizer that I use for my smaller items like socks, underwear, scarves, etc., which really helps. The only packing cube I use if for my shoes (I wear one pari and pack the other) to keep them from getting anything else dirty. Love my microfiber towel, my Grayl filtering water bottle, Bite toothpaste tabs (no plastic tube and they don't take up valuable liquid space in my carry-on,) Dermalogica Buffing Cloth packs flat instead of a scunchy loofah... the more I travel, the less I pack and the more space saving items I find.
I've been waiting for a video like this from you two for so long! So happy it's finally out. Also, one thing that made this video much more enjoyable than a lot of your recent videos (honestly since like 2/3 years ago) is that there are multiple shots with both of you in it while talking. I love you two together, I think that's what made your international vlogs special, and I found that your recent videos didn't have many - if any - moments where you two were in front of the camera together, let alone talking. Your dynamic together is special and I felt like something was missing when you two weren't physically together in the shot!
You two are my favorites, by far. You make everything interesting, informative and funny. My aha moments in your video were the tracker devices in each suitcase and that everything doesn't have to be either folded or rolled, you can have both. Love you two #teamkaraandnate
ROLL. After 12 + years of full time travel it is most often the best way to save space. Cute guys....real cute. You are both fun, entertaining, good speakers and relatable. LOVE that Rode mic too! Thank you for taking the time to put this together for us all, well done.
We particularily appreciated and enjoyed the editing of this video. You kept our interest the entire video. We learned a lot from you there! Thank you!
My husband and I are travelling long term right now. You're making us feel better about the weird stuff we're carrying around right now!
I loved this video! The fact that you are over 3 million followers and still use the same toiletry bag, makes you the most down to earth and real people!! â€ïž I have now watched it twice!! And Karaâs âwhat ifâ philosophy is spot on!! Thanks for the video â€ïž
I think this might be my favorite video yâall have done. Itâs a highlight reel of all your travels đ„°
I really enjoyed this video! I've lived on the road for short periods of time and it was really neat to compare and see our similarities and differences. But mostly I enjoyed the casual chat- style format of this video! Thanks! Y'all are so fun!
Great video! Thanks for providing some reassurance to not worry about having the perfect outfits for every day- no one really cares!
Here are some answers to your questions:
1. Carry on - always
2. Roll most clothes, but not all (just figured this one out on our recent trip to Panama!)
3. Wheely bag and a soft, but stuffed, backpack (backpack under seat in front of me makes for a great footrest for us on the petite side.)
That was so much fun!! I loved the packing video, and now I realise, I need to re-arrange my stuff completely. Most challenging is to get rid of things I do now actually need. Thanks guysđ
You guys are such an inspiration. You make me want to pack a bag and travel the world. Your videos make my days brighter. Thanks for posting videos
me too
Loved the packing video! Packing is my biggest stressor when traveling and this was very helpful. Thank you
The best thing in this video is you two guys, being so real and down to earth.
Weâre heading out for a year of full time travel in January, and this was so incredibly helpful! The best packing video weâve seen yet. Thank you for finally doing one of these!!
Honestly I'm really glad y'all waited until now to make the packing video. I fully enjoyed the description of the evolution of what's in your bag which is very very helpful. I actually discovered you guys from a video about packing with the way away and the endless adventure several years ago when you were in Estonia. You've come a long way and I'm glad I've stuck with your videos. It's fun to live vicariously through your adventures and to dream about traveling the world full-time. Congrats on all of your success!
Great video. I travelled for work across Eastern & Central Europe for 16 years largely in rural areas so I was pleased how much of our thinking was similar. When I started we were allowed 30Kg hold luggage so I even had a mini printer/scanner and kettle. I tried to stick to carry on in the end. Must have's were Power banks, power strip (I converted an english one an put a European plug on it - made life quicker), noise cancelling headphones, so good I was always getting tapped on the shoulder by the stewards. I stopped taking real books and stuck with a mini iPad that had books, videos, music etc. A bag with all my cables and chargers. I agree with kara, I rolled or folded dependent on the item. Gross laundry bag is essential.
Very helpful video! Thank you! âșïžđ
This video was great yâall! I loved the inside peek into life as a full-time traveler AND it gave us such a fun look into your relationship and personalities. Love sassy Nate!
Hydro Boost has been a staple in my toiletry kit for a couple years now. Has saved my skin so many times! Love that we finally got a great packing video! đđŒđđŒ
I love thisss!! Especially the tip about the apple air tag, multipurpose stuff and black clothes. Really helpful as I Im gonna start traveling more.
Also thanks for being one of the biggest influences for me documenting my travels
I love that you bring your noise cancelling headphones! I do the same. So worth it!! I also liked the âstealing shampoo and conditionerâ idea. And the fact that most everywhere you go will have a refill of what you need! Thatâs always relieving. Also, you can probably buy clothing items wherever you go if you need them. Thanks for making this video!
I have a black sarong I always travel with too! I've streamlined my packing list a lot over the years, I don't travel full-time but I'm team, carry-on backpack (Cotopaxi Allpa) and team packing cubes. I've upgraded most of my shirts to Woolx and am currently obsessed with Athleta Brooklyn jumpsuits. For body washing, I carry loofah gloves, for face, I use baby microfiber washcloths. I LOVE Matador flat pack bottles and soap bags, game changers! Kara, I carry a dry shampoos in powder form that lasts forever, I just periodically fill a little container and they have a stippling brush for application, Daily Dry Shampoo.
Iâm a proud Cotopaxi carryon girl too!
Hey guys!! Definitely NOT boring because I love the way you guys interact with each other. Always fun and uplifting and sarcastic, normal good relationship qualities đ„° Keep doing what you're doing and I will never stop watching!!!
You guys are AMAZING love this video, none of your content is a waste, its all professional, funny, and authentic. Thank youuuu â€ïž
I love this...Kara, you just helped me pack for our trip to Norway đłđŽ in two weeks!! What you said about thinking about what everyone else uses and that you can probably find it where ever your going was on point! Thank you for posting this!!
You guys are my favorite, just love the chemistry in every video đâ€ïž
That video was so much fun (and always so well edited)!! I love you both
This wasn't the most boring video you've made! I'm impressed by how much stuff you can fit in your suitcases and backpacks. Kara, as a Swede I was happy to see your small backpack from the Swedish company FjÀllrÀven.
I loved learning more about what you pack for clothes! I recently travelled for three weeks with just a carry on bag and I felt like I could have packed better! Thanks for sharing!
Yay!!! I've been wondering as a chronic overpacker, I love to see how long term travelers pack clothes, especially being a woman and wanting to be prepared so I don't have to spend money on clothes when I get there. I am going to Colorado to see my Bestie this Fall and I'd love to just be able to take a carry-on and not have to mess with checking my bag. Thank you guys so much.
Great video. My wife and I have recently retired, sold everything we own and are traveling the world for the next 5 years. We leave the states for 5-6 months and return back for a month to see family and friends. I am down to one small carry-on bag and a backpack. Watching your video got me to think about a few things and will help me in my travels. Safe travels to you both.
Safe travels to you! That sounds amazing!
I loved this video! Love how real you guys always are!
I loved watching this video especially when Nate was teasing Kara đ I learned several new tricks to make my packing even more efficient. Iâm a checked suitcase/carry-on backpack person, my folding is somewhere in the middle between rolling and folding, and Iâm a loofa person for shaving my legs. I think I answered all of Karaâs questions.
Itâs about time huh?! Lol hope you learn something from our first and only packing video! We had a lot of fun making it, and even got to learn a little about each other đ (which is kinda rare for us these days), Sooooo:
Packing cubes or nah?
Suitcase with wheels or backpack?
Check or carry on?
Loofah or washcloth? ;)
Does your desktop look like Nateâs or are you an organized person?
Haha soooo many opinions are out there and weâd love to know yours and why đ§łâïž let us know in the comments!
My condolences on the loss of Nateâs grandmother. Thanks for these packing tips. Much needed!
Do you use fleece blankets or not
I use either a Osprey or Eagle Creek check in roller bag with 60 or 75 liters. Wouldn't travel without packing cubes. Use the Eagle Creek ones and they last very well.
Also like Kara said, I don't travel with clothes that wrinkle that much.. You inspired me to get a tracking gadget asap, especially since I'm from Germany and our airports are completely mayhem right now.
packing cubes, backpack carry on and checked in suitcase with wheels, washcloth and my desktop isn't quite 'nate' level but definitely wouldn't call it organised đ
I love everything you guys do. Thank you. I'm a plus size traveler so rolling is my best option. It was nice to see the thinks I've learned match most of yours. P. S. Wash cloths are gross
I've been full-time travelling for 1 year now (my nomadiversary is in 2 days!) and I am SO EXCITED to re-pack and get rid of so much of this stuff that I thought was essential 12 months ago. Also... I'm a roller (although will be investing in some packing cubes so we'll see how that goes), I bring a flannel and only travel with carry-on - cheaper, quicker and simpler!
Fun video! I've been watching ya'll since 2018 and always kind of wondered how you managed to carry all filming equipment as well as basic needs. I love the reminder that clothes really don't matter and we shouldn't put too much value on them!
I love yâalls videos!! They have encouraged me to start looking into traveling more and explore the world!!
My husband and I have also been travelling full time since January 2016. Best tip..Power Strip! Great idea. Here are our This vs That's:. Carry-on, packing cubes, flat folds, roller bags (Away) with backpacks. Also got rid of our big bulky noise cancelling headphones and now use much more packing friendly earbuds.
I have always had an either/or mindset when it comes to rolling or folding clothes. I never really considered rolling some things and folding others until this video. So thank you for that tip!
Also, I have been telling myself for the past year+ that I am going to buy an Away suitcase 'cause I know it's what will work for me and I know they're worth the money. Seeing that you both use them (and seem to be very happy with them) is giving me the kick in the pants I needed to bite the bullet and buy one!
I only do carry on. I find it so freeing. It's totally different if you are traveling full-time. Kara's so right no one really notices what one is wearing. Thanks for sharing!
Iâve always wanted you guys to do another (official) packing video, especially travelling after van life. Iâve always wanted to know what you guys carried.
The one thing that stuck out to me was the AirTags for the suitcases. I wouldâve never really thought about it, but itâs so simple, and makes so much sense!
Thanks for an informative video!
My family of 4 are about to take off on a travel year, so this was a timely video for us. I appreciated Kara's tip about not stressing leaving something behind. I would also like to say that your videos and stories have made a huge impact on our decision to travel. Thank you!
This sounds like something weâd like to do! We have a 7 year old, how old are your children? If theyâre still school age, will you be continuing formal education (like a distance course) whilst youâre away from home?
@@justkirstyness my children are 7 and 3. I will be homeschooling them as we go.
Youâre all going to have an amazing time! Safe travels
It was nice to see a video that brings us viewers on a more personal level with you two! Id love to see more videos about the day to day reality alongside the traveling vlogs. I think its safe to say this video was long over due and every one loved it đ
I love how real you are. I follow a lot of very sanitized or extreme traveler vlogs and I love how down to earth and real you are. I roll and fold for the same reason, the best tip was the shoes. Iâm an over packer and when I travel I always take hiking boots, tennies, my crocs, my crocs flip flops, water shoes, and usually a dress sandal đ„Žđ„Ž
So sorry to hear about the loss in your family. Sending you lots of love â€ïž