5 ESSENTIAL MINIMAL TRAVEL PACKING TRICKS 

The bit about minimizing clothing in your closet reminded me of a scene from Parks and Rec that always resonated with me: (At a Halloween party) Andy: Weren't you a pirate last year? Ron: Yes. This is my Halloween costume. Great video. Now subscribed.

"let it take time, let it take money". This tip right here blew my mind. Dovetails nicely with the spark joy thing. Everything you have or keep should be the stuff you like the most and best fits your needs. No point holding on to stuff for 'just because' reasons...or buyer's remorse.

This is the best video you’ve ever made, and I’ve watched almost all of them. Your journey through products, minimalism, and intentionality is inspiring and always brightens up my day. Thank you for the time and care you put into making your videos, and the thoughtful insight you bring to all the subjects you discuss. I look forward to continuing this journey alongside you for many years to come.

Absolutely! Sometime ago I went from the typical small trolley to a small backpack in planes, and the feeling as you say, to be able to board the plane when you feel like and not having to stress about how to get your stuff in one of the luggage compartments, is just awesome! It makes an enormous difference!! Keep it up man!!!

Howdy Chase. I'm a plus size senior female who LOVES your video reviews and subscribed last year. For the past week I've been working on my minimal travel capsule wardrobe. This video is perfect timing. It is THE BEST minimal packing review (of the dozens) that I've watched on RU-vid. Philosophical points #1 and #2 are outstanding. Just last week I figured out what is my most comfy summer 'uniform'. I only travel during warm summer temps. So my lounge uniform is a tank tunic untucked over shorts with pockets + flip-flops. #3 - My fave travel day 'pants' are a pair of plus size black leggings I found online with 4 pockets! #4 - For underwear, years ago a lady online suggested wearing pantiliners in nylon undies to deal with our 'funk'. #5 - I am STILL looking for my best toiletries/dopp kit. The kit I use now is a clear, foldable hanging toiletry bag. IT's about half the width of a small shoebox. It's too awkward and takes up SO MUCH space. But I need a lot of meds, which it holds - so it works for now. But my actual liquids I decanted down to the snack bag size! yay! [I use the hotel's shampoo, conditioner, lotion, hair dryer(rarely), towels, razor - so I don't pack those]. For deodorant, I travel with a couple of travel packets instead of a stick container. Same for SPF 30. I have naturally curly hair so don't usually 'brush ' my hair. I just take a wide tooth comb for shampoo days. I spritz with water from a tiny spray bottle I pack to revive my curls and finger comb in the a.M. or when needed. . In the past few months, as I prepare for my first 'minimal packing' vacation this summer 2019, I found that it takes an OBSESSIVE amount of hard thinking to analyze out what I truly really NEED when I travel vs. what I WANT to take or that might look 'cute'. Your videos helped a lot! fyi, I stopped doing those crazy mushrooms decades ago...Good luck on your MOVE - wow! Thanks for this great video. Peace.

I love minimal travel ever since I started watching your videos. I've figured out what i do and don't need and it takes me literally 10mins to pack for a weekend or for a few weeks away. Takes my wife days to pack! Spending the time and money to figure out what works for yourself is definitely the best advise here!

Rick Steve's mantra was "Pack light, pack light"... and what was his phrase, "Nobody ever says, next year I want to pack heavier!"

As a woman I like to wear leggings and I wear them all year long, the good thing about them is that they pack really small so I can have one on and 2-3 spare without taking too much space. I travel with a 30-35L bag which fits under the seat, but I tend to put it up in the compartment if there is space and have just my fanny pack at my seat with earphones (noise canceling!) phone, kindle passport, chap-stick, snacks and water bottle.

I've watched a tone of travel videos and I think this was by far my best one, thank you for sharing.

This is fantastic Chase, thank you for the good vibes. I feel this channel is one of those rare finds on RU-vid before it's blown up and feels like great serendipity at work. We are all looking forward to see what you make of this, keep it up.

Omg I was literally just watching heaps of videos about how to pack minimally and got bummed knowing you haven't made one and then boom, to my surprise here you are :)

I found that as a lady for business travel, silk was a game changer - I have a 100% silk black top that I can travel in for multiple days, wash and dry quickly, and then wear to meetings. About to invest in some silk joggers too. Thanks for the video!

Probably one of the best videos you’ve made, Chase. Thank you 🙏

Very cool, Chase. Enlightening & encouraging! Thank you

Your comment about the one bag that fits under your seat ... Gold! I was one of those guys who would be tense and stressed at the gate, jockeying for position long before they started boarding my section, because I was worried about not having any room overhead for my carryon. Then I did the one bag thing. So much better! I didn’t get up until after they called out my section, just strolled on board, secure in the knowledge that there was a place for my bag at my feet. Then after landing, I just pick it up and go. No worry about getting something out of the overhead without holding up the line of people or knocking someone out as I pulled down the bag. Bliss!!! 👍

Please keep doing what you do! I have been following you since pretty early on, and I really appreciate that you have kept doing what you set out to do. Thank you!

This is amazing! Thank you man. I am so on board with this.

“We all have buttholes.” That’s right up there with “ferrel people” as one of my favorite Chaseisms😂

Dude, you have totally validated my mindset and feelings around clothes and gear! Thank you, thank you! Ive learned how much stuff I don't need from solo Backcountry adventures in the Rockies. Carry around too much stuff for 10+ hours a day for a week straight and you'll find out real quick what you don't need.

Best video in this genre that I’ve seen, and I’ve seen quite a few. Much appreciated.

The best thing about black jeans, is that you can just dye them black again when they get too faded. But if you blow out crotches of jeans, look into getting them darned. There are companies that will do it for you. If you are dropping the cash for some nice jeans, you might as well invest in getting them repaired.

This is my favorite video you have ever posted, not sure you will see this but I just watched your latest video and I’m legitimately praying for you. I owe nearly every way I dress and travel to you… you are a joy to watch. I hope you grow stronger than ever from the trial you are going through. Much Love

Hey Chase, I’ve been minimal traveling for years now. Just discovered your great channel and vibe. You speak lots of truths. Thanks brother

Chase you are a guru. I’ve been loving this minimal philosophy life coach shit since I found your channel after stumbling upon one of your bag reviews. Also, I recommend folks take a look at the sea to summit toiletry kit. I looked at several and it’s the one I finally went with. Made out of nice material, good organization for my needs, super light and easily cleanable, and it’s very compactable for travel. Best dopp I’ve found yet for my money.

Great tips Chase! I enjoy both the "low-fi" and "hi-vi" versions of your on-screen persona. Hopefully there will be a number #2 that covers stuff like jackets, working at cafes, airport tricks, parenting travel tips, etc.

Really appreciate the videos and the inspiration. Thanks again chief

Chase, i’m 100% agree with you! Love your stuff!

This video is actually amazing. Thanks!

This is great Chase! Really gonna try this minimalist thing. I find myself, like you said, worrying too much about the small shit like "what to wear." I think this would be good for me! Well done sir!

Binge watching these videos. So funny and entertaining yet informative.

Really enjoyed these tips 👏

I'm finding all your bag reviews super helpful, and this is a great video as well. Although I wish clothing designers/manufacturers would consistently produce the same clothing pieces so once you find something you like, you can repurchase the same thing down the road.

I just did my first one bag trip with the 30L Topo Travel Bag, which I got inspired to try because of this channel. Thoughts? That thing is awesome! Straightforward, yet organized. The size is perfect, and I simply love the ridiculous, funky look of the bag. Chase is right, the experience of traveling with one minimal setup is bliss, once you get a feel for it, and I'd say a good compact bag alone will make you prioritize and think about what you actually need on the road. Ya'll can bet I'll be honing and focusing my kit, both for travel and living in general, even further in the coming months and years. 🙌🏻

Thank you Chase! Great Video.

Chase this was the most entertaining and enjoyable talking video like this I have ever seen. Absolutely love your authentic opinions and stepping into complexity is brilliant. Also the Predator Dopp kit bit was hilarious, Subscribed!

Definitely food for thought. I’ll be in Italy for 3 months and boy, am I putting in the time here to figure some things out. I’ve travelled a bunch but I’m ready for the next level of minimal travel. Pulling the trigger on the Peak Design🤞🏽😺

Got to say I am really into things that hold things and this channel has only gotten more and more entertaining since I subscribed about a year ago. CHASE you kill the game! This video is like the chorus to the typical bag review verses! Great job man keep em coming!

I was folding my laundry, and literally right when I’m folding my Exofficio boxer briefs your segment on them came up... btw - they are great, they’ve been my only boxer briefs for at least 10 years. They not only rock for travel or other body-odor inducing situations, but they also last a long time. Out of 10 pairs, maybe 1-2 lost their elasticity after multiple years of use. Big fan.

I have watched a ton of your videos(clicked like on all) but this video was one of your best yet! Please keep up the great reviews and funny content. Cheers.

This video is GREAT! Can’t believe I missed it when it came out. I just unloaded 85 pieces of clothes off my hangers in the closet and it feels awesome!

Killer video dude. Just love hearing you talk & share your thoughts on this subject. I started selling off so many of my possessions before I drove from California to New York last July. I traveled there with only what I could fit in my car (mostly filmmaking gear and clothing). And two months ago I drove back from New York to where I’m settled now in Utah, with half of what I had last July! And since moving into my apartment in Utah I’ve sold and donated so many more of those things you think you need, but once you live without, you feel so liberated. It’s so freeing to know what you’re looking at in your closet is EVERYTHING. That there isn’t more in storage, or in a hidden cabinet, or in “Space Bags” somewhere out of sight. I don’t think I’ll ever be a gnarly, hard-core minimalist, because I am a traveling filmmaker & photographer and do need my fair share of “junk,” but nonetheless, my life at home has been so much more relaxing and stress-free since getting rid of the unnecessary. It’s a hard feeling to describe, but I appreciate you for also doing your best to share the perspective with others! So rad

I will say that for women, vaginal discharge is daily and the majority of women deal with it. It makes wearing the same undies more than once harder. I find the exofficios for women are easy to wash and dry overnight so that is my solution and I just take one more pair than you do. Also, pants are different for me. I can't just take one pair of jeans because, after the third wear, they are done and hard to wash in the sink. So I take two jeans, 4-6 shirts, and a dress or I take 4 dresses and two pairs of leggings which are far easier to wash in a sink.

You nailed it. Joy is something I never considered while traveling. I do it at the last minute. I overpack. And my trip usually starts with misery rather than joy. And I carry that attitude with me. No more.

Love the message of this video. Just finished testing my capsule wardrobe for minimal travel in Europe with my Aer travel pack next month! It was a great exercise to relieve the anxiety of weight limits for intra continental flights. As for womens pants and undies, I agree with the previous commenter that it's impossible to bring so few but panty liners are a must for travel for those just in case situations. Pants get dirty too quickly and are heavy so I resort to leggings, since they're socially acceptable now. Thanks for the thoughtful content!

Have ordered an underseat tote for my 4 week trip to Europe next month. Travelling light is freeing.

Absolutely hilarious and yet very informative.

Let’s try the 33 wardrobe things. I already cut it down to 50 but revolution is coming 💪

More like these! Fantastic!!!

I am going to try just the tips, just to see how it feels. Might change my life, thanks Chase.

Love to see more of these "chat with chase" sit down videos.

RE:11:33 - If i am thinking of the right video you said, it's not about having a lot of stuff, but having your FAVORITE stuff. Which I totally agree with.

Great video man

Came here to learn to fold sox ended up becoming a doomsday prepper

Thanks for giving us "just the tip" much appreciated.

Great video. I just got back from a trip a week ago. I'm gonna have to try those pants. My experience with selvedge jeans has been the same.

7:10 You dont know how much I relate to what Chase just said; I've been looking for some decent and correct fitting pants for almost 4 years since I've stopped the search just last year. What Chase said about "You have to spend the time, you have to spend the money." Many of us and if not all, are caught up about saving money saving money saving money, when in reality we should be spending the time to find a great pants, computer, or anything that you know you'll be using for a while. Buy yourself something that you'll be happy with and even spend a little bit more money to have the quality you've been searching for.

This is the best video I’ve seen of yours. Introspective and funny, and now I know you are never in your own house! Gonna talk to my wife about the 333 thing. Thanks for the ‘tip’

This was a lot deeper than the title suggests - already knew that there's more to you than bags, but this will actually make me rethink my closet and life. Thanks! Also: Your whole life approach seems to be interesting (being someone not having kids yet, but planning to) - would you mind doing a video on what you're doing at the moment?

Thanks Chase!! Ill be checking out Marine Layer. They seem like an awesome company with a great goal

re: minimalism documentary - you should reach out to the director of the doc, Matt D'Avella. He's got a podcast that's right up your alley, I'm sure he'd have you on.

Chase- the logistics of your living out of airbnbs full time and now the cohabitation with another family would be fascinating to learn more about. You offer little insights sprinkled in your videos and I think an entire video on that would be awesome like your Q&A episode. For example, what do you do with all your bags that you receive while being nomadic? Do you ship them back home? So many fascinating logistics. Just telling companies where to ship things to when you are on the go must be a challenge especially for the overseas imports that could take many weeks.

Haven't seen one of your videos in a while, guess youtube for some reason thought I'd taken a break from bag addiction (which I kinda did). Find stuff like this soothing and fun. I have a travel system but I still haven't pared down more than backpack, sack for extra pillows, large duffel. I can do a single carryon rolling bag for a few days but longer than that and I have to leave out essentials.

Man you're a genuinely cool dude,loved the video

Wonderful tips.

Worth sticking to the end ( no, no sticky end!) for the choir.

Great video. Love the message. The background setting is not exactly a picture of minimalism though. Glad your not OCD about it. Checkout Thunderbolt jeans and over shirt and ridge merino wool underwear.

Man, you are the best !

man i like that flannel you're wearing

The 'Carhartt WIP Sid Pants' have worked great for me. I used one pair for over 5 years and they held up nicely. (Just got a grey one a few days ago) For shoes I'm trying out the 'Timberland Adventure 2.0 Cupsole Oxfords' really looking forward to see how they'll hold up after a few years of wear.

Funnily enough, Marko and Alex Ayling, the Vagabrothers, have shown me that it is not that "different for women". Found a modern, narrow fit pair of culottes (don't cringe, styles change) that are a great stand-in for a skirt (no chafing), and check out Lisa Eldridge's tips on three make-up items. 26 litres are enough! (Tom Bihn Smart Alec, unfortunately, discontinued, but the Synik or the Brain Bag are good alternatives!

Frickin’ Utah! Yeah!! EDIT: Just got the AER Travel Pack 2.0 (based on your and Pack Hacker’s review) and for me it’s definitely a hybrid bag. The compression straps keep it thin and svelte for everyday use. I have been using it as a daily carry for the past week, and will be testing it on a trip this weekend. Thanks Chase! Keep it up!

Hi Chase ! I would really love if you make a review about the Patagonia Planing Roll Top 35L and the Fjallraven Ülvo 30L

Thanks for a great video 😊 that really helped a lot for me to wrap my thoughts around the concept of one bag travel to South Africa and do a 5 day hike alongside all the"amazing" animals there 🙏🏻 now if you will excuse me, I have some packing to do 😁 thanks Chase 🙏🏻 please stay safe always when you travel 🙏🏻

Impressive talk, important. Freeing up working memory measurably improves intelligence (IQ). What usually wastes working memory among the poor is the worry over money. As soon as the subjects receive adequate funds, their IQs rise significantly (almost a whole standard deviation). Minimal travelling should help me survive my first trip overseas, now that I will have some freed up cognitive work space. Thanks!

Hey my dude! You my man should start a podcast ASAP! Can’t get enough of the off the cuff, nonchalant humor!! Oh and the info is excellent as well! Love LOVE it 👍

Hey chase! I got a question, when you travel by plane, how do you manage to go with you scissors, bear trimmer, and those kind of items?

Keeping going mate.

YOU TRIMMED THE HOBO BEARD! Looks good dude. Also - check out the Defy Bucktown backpack I'm interested in your thoughts.

Chase should be the original Marie Kondo before Marie Kondo became the Marie Kondo

Loved this video .... this is how I live ( try to ..) daily

Fucking LOVED this video, Chase! Keep up the good work - thanks for the motivation 🙌🏻

Hey man I love your videos new subscriber here...✌️

Do a best backpacks for college students video

You mentioned traveling the country in AirBNBs with your family - my husband and I are seriously considering doing this (with our toddler in tow), do you have any videos/advice on this lifestyle? Thanks a million

You need to read the Lonesome Dove series asap.

Hey have you ever seen the legends seal bag backpack??? Wanted to see what you thought about that one.

Am I the only one hearing Ned Flanders "it feels like I'm wearing nothing at all" at 2:08 ??

Great video mate! Im a bit of a on and off backpacker. I was just wondering how and what you are packing for like. Be in a city, go to the beach, to do some small/day hiking? I would love to drop the check luggage. And cut down to maximum carry on size bag, for some more freedom. A video about this would be great. Cheers.

Merino wool everything, Great pair of multi-use pants and thankful my wife doesn't wear makeup. And no doubt a great backpack, still using my Tom Bihn you recommended. Love that it doesn't stand out so I don't look like a tourist to pray on.

From my days in college (aged 17) and for the next 30 years I had my trousers tailor made to my own design. Same with the formal suit I needed for work. The cost was under 10% different to off the shelf clothes that didn't fit or function as I wanted. Unfortunately the skill seems to have disappeared. Even 20 years ago what I got back was not what I asked for in design and it became too much of a hassle to always argue and then wait to get fixed. We are close to the stage where clothes can be laser cut and made up locally so you get clothes that fit, the fashion you choose to wear from designers anywhere in the world. Even knitwear made to your specs by the time you have finished the grocery shopping. The clothing industry is the second biggest polluters in waste and energy. A very high percentage of trending clothes end up in landfill. Sourcing locally picking quality materials and designs that spark joy - it can't happen soon enough Same with the food we eat. I see all those wonderful large shinny fruit in the shops and none come close in taste to what I pick off my trees every autumn. Locally sourced food, fresh to the shop that day from just down the road grown with out a ton of chemicals poured on top. Do the research, intentional living and you might find that you do have more time not less to enjoy those choices.

I cant believe that there are people out there that seriously think that 'geniuses' wear the same clothes every day so they dont waste time on choosing their clothes. The gullibility makes me laugh

I wanna see a video about the family rig.

Love your conversation! Always filled with gems. Two words for you. Courtney Carver. Two more. Project 333. *Thirty-three items, 3 months. Magical.

Please review the Alpa 28 and 35 packs from Cotopaxi!

A video about minimal travel packing tips... was not expecting to hear the term “Groinal Leakage”!! XD

You almost lost me with the re-wearing of Undies, LOL. But the overall message of living minimal, living intentional, invest your money in just what you need, speaks to me in where my family is at right now.

It’s hard for me to listen to anyone for 40 minutes, you’re different fam. Keep doing what you’re doing

Hi. I recently found your channel and really like it! Do you have any reviews for women travel backpacks or recommendations for women who want a durable bags with accessible pockets for airport travel? Thanks in advance.

What sucks is when you find that perfect pair of pants, shoes or whatever and then they are discontinued when you need to replace them.

No way I can wear underwear more than a day in a row. I don't have a problem down there, but still, not wearing underwear more than a day. LOL