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Matt D'Avella u have 6 siblings? Ugh,i thought 5 was bad. Thankyou for this, i pack 3 dresses,5 undies,2 bras, 1 swimsuit,4 leotard bike shorts, in a crappy thriftstore bag w/2 wheels. It works 4 me😄😃😁😀
Hey, Matt. I suffer from anxiety and depression. I tend to “forget” about hygiene and keeping my place clean, and clutter-free. Watching your movie Minimalism on Netflix honestly changed my life...for the better. I’ve begun to start decluttering and getting rid of clothes/things/etc. that I don’t need and man has it made my life easier. I watch your videos quite often, and the one with Gary Vee completely opened my eyes. Just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart, bro because even tho we don’t know each other, you’ve helped changed and improve my life. Thank you.
I love that Matt proves that minimalism doesn't mean to have the least stuff or the cheapest stuff. He saves where he can and invests in good quality equipment and stuff.
@@martinklein1139 I think you are mixing up minimalism with being traditionally christian (like only spending on the essential things and donating the rest)...
@@martinklein1139 minimalism (according to Merriam-Webster)--"a style or technique that is characterized by extreme spareness and simplicity" Vegan (according to Merriam-Webster)--"one who abstains from using animal products" Simplicity is subjective, abstinence from a product is not. It was a bit of an apples to oranges comparison
@@dianahenne8736 traveling with two bags full of stuff is not extreme spareness or extreme simplicity tbh. Btw I don't mind if he's not a minimalist but he's selfpromoting himself as someone which is wrong. It gives people a wrong sense of minimalism because it doesn't mean being minimalistic at things which are easy to comply with and to choose where you want to be a minimalist and where not. Still it's probably not bad to apply a minimalistic lifestyle where it's possible
@@martinklein1139 honestly, it doesn't matter what we or anyone thinks. Being minimalist is about finding happiness in less things. It's not a contest of who has the least amount of stuff.
@@markymarkb Well... you know... he could be like... you know having one t-shirt and pants, one pair of underwear is definitely enough, he can always walk without wearing any... :P:P
"it is good for lazy people, like me" *leaves the camera at random places just to shoot a good scene* *no mess in his house* *wakes up at 5am for a month*
Things I've learn about Matt in this video: - He carries around an epi-pen due to chronic urticaria - He has 6 (!!) siblings - He looks banging in that beanie Great video as always!
I don't carry an epi-pen with me at all times but definitely when I'm flying. The symptoms have gone down significantly. I used to have to take 2 antihistamines daily but now just one every other day.
The most detailed and self aware description of the bag and it's contents :- "You could put your arms around the straps" "My glasses, I need these to see" Seriously tho, I love watching your videos even tho the majority are kinda like self help ish. I feel like I should pay money to watch these, it's that fancy. Absolute fire mate 🔥🔥 cheers (I'm not actually Aussie)
My main strategy is to pack ahead of time. I've found packing last minute leads to pressured I-might-need-it thinking which makes me bring too much, so I strive to pack at least the day before. Another strategy is to place all the clothes I think I need to bring on the bed, review and review, switch out things so I can opt to create a few outfits from a minimum number of pieces, and bring only the results. Great video, Matt, and very helpful.
I mean you just pack things you need? I never carried more then backpack when traveling and not more then one backpack and bag when going somewhere further. I can say my backpack is my 2nd home kind of.
Finch im trying the minimalist thing too. I just always feel like i need something then i never do. Matt inspired me to do it. So im making youtube videos.
@@KellyJavier Good job I guess, I am just saying pack essentials stuff, don't over pack. And by essentials I mean daily use stuff, no need for 10 shirts you wont wear or similar.
I have travelled quite a bit for work the past 2 years, what it taught me is how little stuff is need in general. I'm able to travel for a week with carry on after much experimentation. What I love is that I've slowly been able to get rid of unnecessary clothes taking up space at home. Makes packing simple when you have a smaller amount of clothes to choose from overall. Keep up the great vids Matt, you're smashing it.
I love traveling with only carry-on sized luggage + a backpack, and of course doing laundry while on the trip! I do my short trips this way, as well as trips as long as 6 weeks abroad. Works really well for me and I still get lots of variety in the way I dress.
Thanks Matt I find your stuff entertaining, with what I do for a living I travel ALOT and unfortunately many times must carry sharp implements which obviously creates its own challenges however I can go about as small in luggage as you have here for 2-3 weeks overseas so I feel good about that, thanks man, Rock On!
Something I started traveling with that I’ve loved has been switching out my liquid toiletries with solid ones- such as a small bar of shampoo, bar conditioner, and one body/face soap bar. I find it lasts longer than the liquid I can take with me and I typically always have plenty left over for the next trip. I also don’t have to take it out of the bag for security check because they aren’t liquids. Saves some time during security check through.
Watching the documentary a while ago made me chose a minimalist lifestyle. Since then I’ve travelled lighter and lighter, with just a hand-luggage sized backpack for almost half a year recently. This has made me see there’s only that little that’s really essential in life. Choosing for an intentional life made it so much lighter. Thank Matt, for sharing, inspiring and being! This made, and still makes, all the difference.
While I'm not a minimalist, I try to get as close as I can. Packing for travel has become a very enjoyable experience for me :) I remember when I was a kid, my parents would always tell me to get stuff "just in case"... and we ended up carrying around huge, heavy luggages for a 10 days trip. And I MAYBE used 40% of what I brought. 30 years later, I'm happy to bring ONLY what I use, and a carry-on luggage + a backpack is all I need too! It feels SO good :D Light on the shoulders, light in the mind. Cheers!
You're amazing! The way you packed your stuffs, clearly shows, how well disciplined you are! Always learn so many things from your videos! Stay Blessed Sir! Love from India!
I'm not a minimalist by any stretch of the imagination but I did learn a lot (from youtube) about minimizing when I traveled halfway around the world last year. I traveled for 3 months with only a carry-on bag (an Osprey backpack) and a big purse. I had about a week's worth of clothes that were mix-and-match items to make it look like I had more clothes. After a couple of weeks I was getting tired of my clothes but after the first month I was like, yeah, I kinda like not having to worry about if my clothes look good - I already know they do whichever one I happen to pull out of the backpack that day. I love what you said here about - "I don't care what you think, this is what works for me". I had to remind myself of that for 2 different things - when I packed something that the youtubers were saying not to pack, and when my family insisted I'm going to regret getting a backpack instead of a roller, and not availing of checked-in suitcases. Anyway, there are a few things I would change - I'm still a bit wishy-washy on the backpack vs roller thing because it was really awesome being able to carry my bag everywhere even in non-roller-friendly terrain and not have to worry about the bag getting snatched when I'm not looking. But yeah, after a while it does get to be a hassle to strap in and out of the bag and there are days when I just didn't want to carry the thing. I can also relate to your "extra undies" thing. Especially being a woman who does sometimes get caught with "the flow" unprepared. It's just better to just throw the thing out instead of carrying the thing around until I get a chance to do laundry. Eeek.
Packed with one bag while in Europe last year and it completely changed my trip. Didn't have to worry about lugging my stuff around, and focused more on the trip. Great vid Matt.
I'm just leaving for a 49 day long trip to South-Korea and Japan and my luggage setup look pretty similar to yours. One Carry-on roller bag and a medium size camera bag. I hope this setup is good because I have done some packing mistakes on past trips.
Random person here, but don't skip Jeju at this time of year. Its great! You might not know that you can also take a Busan to Fukuoka ferry. If you're gonna be in the city, you can get a cheap mask at any pharmacy but you might want to buy a higher quality one before you go. Its yellow dust season. Oh and don't miss the Korean east coast!
Is it weird that I find this oddly satisfying? Like I love Marie Kondo folding and organizing things into small spaces, so this is just makes me really happy
Great content as always Mat. I just came back from a 2 week trip to Japan. Brought with me The Solo New York - Backpack duffel and packed inside that is what i think to be the best pack-able backpack for me EVER: the Revelar E-pack. I definitely over-packed. I did bring my A6300 as well as my Surface. Was very minimal overall with my clothing but the point of this comment is this: The Revelar E-pack....that bag is dope! (no they did not pay me to say that)
Your video has become an inspiration for me to hv less things in my life.I might be not yet minimalist yet.but I love how u show that minimalism doesnt really scary to follow for. Thanks Matt!!
I have the exact same suitcase and absolutely love it! I always travel carry on- last summer I went to Europe for three weeks and it worked perfectly. Just a tip- the bag is designed to put the clothing and soft stuff in the side that you can cinch down, while the mesh zipped part is for more fragile/ hard items because it has a more protective shell.
Actually, learning to pack carry on only is what got me interested in minimalism! I used to be a chronic just-in-case overpacker but now I encourage everyone to only carry on. I try to do this on road trips as well. My wardrobe is pretty simple and is comprised if mostly black and white, so that makes it easy to make decisions about what to wear, though I am intrigued by the idea of a uniform, like you wear. (PS I love it that you mentioned your six siblings - I’ve got 7 kids myself and with 2 - almost 3 - grown up, and the best times are when we are all home together!) Also, two bags are hardly excessive, especially given the amount of camera gear you are able to fit in such a small, orderly space. Like you said, minimalism has to work for you and I’m learning to apply it to my life incrementally, though not every aspect of my life has been affected by it. I’m not sure if it ever will.
You need to know that I love your channel and it is helping me to learn english and train my ears with the language. Great videos, great ideas and great person!
I moved to Spain about a year and a half ago and since then, I've been using the eBags Weekender to get around. It's big enough to carry my crap and I can sometimes get around checking it on airlines like Ryanair where they're super stingy with space. An extra pair of shoes, a couple pants and a few shirts will usually do it for me. I have the same philosophy on underwear in that I'll always pack one extra. If it's a bike trip, I have an Orucase, which is amazing for if you're a cyclist. Check your bike like a normal bag and generally all of my cycling clothing fits in there as well. Excellent video, Matt. Keep it up!
Moisture wicking cloths are a must for me. They can be washed out in the sink every night and worn the next day, depending how minimal you want to be. I have the same rule as you for underwear.
The North Face Base Camp Duffel is my best friend for travel. They got sizes from 20 litres up to 150 litres. I use the Medium size which is 70 litres, and it is one of the best buys I have ever made. I can fit everything in it easily no matter how long the trip is, if it is shorter, I can always throw in an extra pair of shoes or a sleeping bag if that is the case. Also, it is waterproof and extremely durable.
I am about to head home from a week long trip and just wanted to say that I found your channel while packing before I left. You inspired me to try to minimize the amount of belongings I travel with, and as I repack my bag I have discovered that I can definitely get away with bringing less on my next adventure.
Just want to say, I asbolutely love your videos Matt. I already lived my life just like yours before I started watching your videos but it's encouraging and reassuring to see someone else who is successful doing the same.
As someone who just had salmonella recently...i know exactly what Matt means haha man is damn right! The throwbacks to this salmonella story do keep me laughing though - he mentioned it in his last packing minimalist video too!
Packing is definitely a mini exercise in minimalism, I’ve moved and lived in a different city/country four times already, and with each time I had to pack all my belongings into two suitcases and one carry on + backpack. I’m moving again by the end of this year so I’m going to get to challenge my hoarding tendencies again 😅
I went on a backpacking trip with my older brother in Nicaragua. I didn't know how to pack for a trip like that so I brought a small suit case. When my brother handed me a camping backpack that was when I learned to pack minimally. I had to last for 10 days in a foreign country with nothing but what I could fit on my back. It was a great learning experience and now I never travel with anything but carry-on. This saved me when I went to a wedding and the flight company lost my family's luggage I was the only person who showed up to the wedding in a formal outfit!😂
Yesterday I went to a picnic with my girlfriend, ex roommate and his wife. not including the food and their chihuahua, my ex roommate and his wife brought more stuff than you did for the weekend. also I would like to see what and how does your gf packs her luggage.
Since 2 years i just travel with one backpack. I can highly recommend the aer travelpack with additional packing cubes!! Makes everything so much easier and organised:)
Two bags: one roller with all my clothes and toiletries and shoes and whatnot (I very very rarely travel for less than a week at a time) and then the Tenba 15 DNA Camera bag as my walk around bag. Fantastic camera bag, incredible quality, really really love it.
Marie Kondo is highly overrated. The way she packs and organizes stuff is how my mom told me how to pack and fold clothes when I was just a little shit, almost 50 years ago. In Germany we'd call the Kondo way of organizing just "logical" or "rational" or "generally good housekeeping". Nothing to it.
I have to say this: you’re my favourite person on youtube. Besides the exceptional quality, the colours, the edit, your appereance and the way you speak...I simply believe you are the best! Keep up with the good work, Matt! Lots of hugs from Romania
After much trial and error I've finally reached the stage (since the past 4 years) where I can travel with just a carry on and my small handbag for 2 weeks. Toiletries, clothes, shoes etc! Sometimes I even walk with items I don't use (trying to work on that haha). Thanks for your awesome content. I'm a new sub (since January) and I think you're inspirational. Keep it up!
Most important question when packing :do you have access to Landry where you are traveling to? 2nd is :enough underwear. You bring 1 extra pair, I will bring at least 3 pairs more than I need. Never want to run out of favorites. Also I bring a tiny bottle of liquid laundry soap made for handwashi g silk. This stuff is mild and works with every fabric and I can was clothes anywhere: in a sink and a bucket. It makes me worry a lot less about packing very small when I know I can was clothes
Man, it's super relaxing to watch you being so organized and functional... it calms me down. Ok, this was weird. But I mean it in a good way, I swear! :D
Matt D'Avella Matt D'Avella 😂wearing sweats would lead me to believe you only took trainers....you must have very versatile trainers? If my memory serves me correctly it was snowing at your family’s home which would suggest only a mad man would take just one hoodie!!?? Forgive my freakish observations, I really did enjoy this video 👍
Hi Matt- please don't stop the creation of this content - absolutely incredible and thought provoking stuff. Really enjoying going through your videos lately and getting inspired. One video I would like to see: Could you do a video on your digital accessories i.e phone, Ipad, Macbook, computer etc Intrigued to understand how each of all of these accessories helps towards productivity for you and why have all of those instead of just one or two digital accessories? I noticed in your "how to pack minimalist" video you had an Ipad & macbook - seems to be a lot of devices when the MacBook can do everything the Ipad can...Thanks
Speaking of packing things up, I think the most efficient way of reducing the weight of the luggage is by simply choosing a smaller bag/package so that you can start limiting the stuff you are carrying around. That works for me lately. I used to carry a very big one (70cm x 40cm x 25cm/35cm) and now I carry a way smaller one (50cm x 30cm x 20cm) and still end up with a few things unused in a 2-3 days trip.
I just got my Peak Design 20L a couple days ago and really love it so far, also have a Peak 10L Sling. I used the Aeropress when I traveled for awhile but once I got into Nespresso capsules I stopped using my Aeropress anymore. My Peak 20L gets its first test next week on a road trip to Chicago. I also have the Capture Clip, I would recommend you get one, great product.
Or you can just wash your sheets and steam your floor? Otherwise if we use that logic, I can't wear my jeans on my bed bc they're contaminated by the trains, buses, university chairs, public benches...
Another great one. Thanks for acknowledging that you can practice minimalism without being forced into “one bag travel” for every trip! Recently hooked on your channel - keep up the great work!
