*Any more tips for packing the perfect personal item?!* Let me know in the comments :) And I hope you enjoyed that cameo from my panda, Paul! Just FYI, I don't actually pack him for every trip but hey, I could think of no better item to represent 'sentimental valuables' haha.
Do you ever fly personal item only? I'd be interested to see how you prioritise in that case. I'm working on this for my next trip - shoulder season, so it will be a challenge (summer is easy)
@@susie9893 Unfortunately with my laptop and big camera, travelling with just a personal item would never be possible for me haha, but if I didn't have that gear, here is what I would pack for one week (anything longer, I'd just do laundry): - 4 tops - 3 bottoms - 7 pairs of underwear - 7 pairs of socks (or 2-3 merino wool socks) - And a warmer layer like a jacket or sweater depending on the season For shoulder season, I'd focus on wearing warm layers on the plane e.g. a thicker sweater, a jacket, jeans, etc. and then filling your personal item with lightweight base layers (like what you would pack for summer). Sure you'll have to repeat outfits but to me that's not a big deal anyway! Hope that helps.
@@HappytoWander thanks hon. I was focusing more on base layers than you (but planning next trip for UK, and I'm Aussie so I feel the cold more than you do). But I was actually more focused on the extraneous items e.g. tech, toiletries, first-aid etc. How do you minimise that sort of thing? I know I can buy things there but I tend to have a busy itinerary and resent having to take time to replenish my supplies
The airlines run out of room in the overhead bins is because people place everything in the bin and dont care that they are hogging the bin space. If people were considerate this would not be a problem.
Also allowing people in preferred seating to carry on extra without considering how that will affect everyone else in the section 😠 I'm starting to *try* to do personal item only bcos I narrowly avoided being forced to check my bag on my last trip, several times
Travel would be much easier if everyone was considerate haha. Sadly I find that to not often be the case 🙈 I hate when my overhead compartment is completely full even when no one else has sat down in my row yet. Scrambling to find additional space elsewhere is such a drag!
It is the airline responsibility that, when seeing people board with more than or larger than, allowed items, they stop them and force them to check the disallowed or "overage" items...as well, only carryons go above...personal items under seat
Not true, if everyone had the max carry on size it wouldnt be enough. The size of the overhead bins are so it goes more than 1 row. There are also places where medical and emergency equipment take up part of the bins.
@@sgrant9814 but they don't. People put their personal items up there all the time, + jackets. And they allow people in preferred seating to carry on pretty much whatever they want, from what I've observed. Then they have gate agents force people in basic economy seats to check bags that aren't oversized. I've seen this (happily not happened to me so far)
Great tips! I also pack my swimsuit, flop flops/slides in my personal item bag when I travel to someplace with water activities. If I need to check my carryon and it gets lost, then at least I can enjoy the pool/beach.
We just came home from a European river cruise. I did a check through suitcase plus my new Southwest sized (airlines do vary) personal item bag. I used that bag as my carry-on with a nice reusable nylon shopping bag for my fall jacket and seat survival. On both the flight there and home, I easily put my personal item in the overhead bin while my jacket & seat survival bag left plenty of room for chair leg exercises in my Delta coach seat. Next trip I will make a survival liquids/meds bag and pack my hotel friendly toiletry bag in my checked luggage. The video deserves being saved with other travel reference videos. Well done! ❤
Thanks for sharing! I'm 82, andnow travel with only a samsonite underseat spinner, and a small purse. This works so well for me..have to wash items when needed, but this is fine!
i typically fly united who has a smaller personal item bag size. i found a packable backpack that hits those limits. i find that with all the pockets i have and that i don't really need anything on the plane, i don't need it until i'm on my way home with gifts and souvenirs. last time, it was filled with candy! lol i'm glad security didn't want a closer look!
@@HappytoWander lol I have a lot of kids in my life and it was right before Easter so I got the good stuff to make baskets for my 2 nieces. I don't really buy souvenirs since it'll just get tossed. But they all remember the candy and love it!
Nice video and great suggestions. I have the bento v4 and used it on Delta airlines. I did have difficulty squishing it under the seat. Tried it upright, on it's side, etc. The person in the seat in front of me spilled a whole diet coke on my bento. I wiped it off the best I could and the coke didn't leave any residue that I could see. I did have difficulty carrying the bag fully loaded. I'm 5'3" tall and it was back breaking. I still love the bag though. I may use it on non-flight trips and only pack it half full.
I'm 5'3" as well hahah - high five :) Sorry to hear you've struggled with getting it under the seat - is it because you pack it really full? Happy to hear the Coke didn't wreck your bag though - I've heard so many horror stories like this, I now keep my passport in a Ziploc bag to avoid any mishaps haha
October 9, 2024: Hi. New subscriber and appreciate the comparisons. I am deliberating investing into the Bento bag. I have used so many. From ulitarian to cute or trendy. Does not work. Cute black is a slimming color! The Bento bag has lots of compartments. When deciding how long I am going or also personal to business makes a huge difference. With a business or conference note has to be taken with is it a casual meeting or formal. The formal means shoes. Another overall consideration for either down time or back and forth to the airport is the weather.
Thanks for being here!! :) while I don’t have an office job (or need to pack classy business shoes haha) I do think this would be a great bag for work travel as it looks very professional. Totally depends on which airlines you typically fly with though so make sure you double check dimensions and everything!
The concept of this bag is nice but oh my god, the price is extortionate! I’d love to see a video where you showcase a few more affordable options. And bags that actually work for international/budget flights. For £232 I could pay for an entire weekend trip from the UK to Prague 🙈
@@stellaxingguang I travelled on a dozen or so airlines and didn’t have an issue…I just clipped it to my backpack. I did fly one budget airlines (Scoot) and just walked on with no one saying anything
That bento bag would be cumbersome for me as I like those very small backpacks so that I have my hands free.. I use My very small luggage carryon (smaller than airport flight requirements) and I tend to pack very light with dark or black colors and lightweight clothing. A flat money belt hidden under my shirt to carry small amounts of foreign currency, passport and ID etc. . I put a small light weight tiny travel purse bag in my carryon or tiny backpack so that when I arrive to my destination I take it out if needed. I don’t ever check in luggage but carry everything on the plane even if my trip is for over a week. I know insane minimalist. Thanks for video. Always like to learn new things. 🎉
I love the sweater you’re wearing!!! Could you share the link for it too???😊. Your videos have helped me so much planning a trip to Europe. I’m a newbie traveler so any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!!!!
You didn’t mention that if you are flying with a carry-on and a personal item bag, you need to leave room in your personal item bag for your pocketbook when boarding - some airlines are picky and consider it a third bag.
I plan of bringing a Samsonite backpack as my carry-on and my lowepro (camera) slingbag as personal item without the camera compartment. I won’t be bringing much tech, and besides a change of clothes everything besides snacks and paperwork will go in checked luggage. I don’t get why people want to always see how far they can bend the rules when it comes to packing.
Sorry but although the bag looks lovely and probably does a great job I am not paying £232 GBP. For a quarter of that price I could get a good flight bag and have change for a good meal at my destination.
Fair enough!! It's definitely not a cheap bag but I can see it as worth it in the long run if you travel often and want a bag that'll hold up to many trips/look professional at the same time. Absolutely respect the decision to prioritize other things though like meals haha - those are very important.
I flew on Iceland Air this past Sept. On 3 legs of my trip. They use Boeing planes. My husband sits in the window seat and I sit in the middle seat. On all 3 legs, the underseat storage had a big box attached and hung down (for electronics, I was told), which severely the underseat space. My carryon would not fit.
Woah that’s crazy! I have so many questions. Was it just the middle seat or all the seats? Did they have a really strict personal item limit then, or were you made to just put your bag up top? I’ve only flown Iceland Air a few times and don’t recall this issue.
At some point, there will be Bento Bag knock-offs available at a fraction of the cost. Already I see bags at places like Sam”s club for half the cost of some bags I see that are popular and also online of the same bags. It just takes time. I also have found Bagallini bags at TJ Maxx for a lot less now and snagged a couple of cute ones for a fraction of the cost going on VIP Mondays and using my rewards points plus the fact that they are already discounted from the original retail price.
I don't think there are many bags out there with the exact same features, especially for a much lower price point, but if budget is a concern, I always think the best bag is one you already have! In Europe I typically use the same little backpack as a personal item, and while it's not as robust in features, it does the job just fine :) I've heard of some others using diaper bags as well since they have a lot of compartments. Hope that helps narrow your search down a little bit :)
I won’t be flying for another month or so but you can see an example in this video: instagram.com/reel/CzlxMPcO1jD/?igsh=NzlxdTZvcXlsajRp Do note though that planes vary in their underseat sizing and also airlines vary with their restrictions so make sure to double check those :) I hope that video gives you a rough idea of how well it fits under the seat though!
I bought a replica of a Chanel brooch for $20 to compare materials etc. The real brooch cost $800 and was made of the exact same materials - brass, synthetic pearls, glass. The other one is a $40 one *luxrul* Backpack Replica - also works for Compare - I can't find any difference and still use it for the gym
I bought the Bento bag after seeing so many sponsered videos and regret the money I paid for it. The bag is very overhyped and NOT worth the money to me.
Just completed a trip that included many flights. Disgusted at the amount of luggage brought on board. Suitcases rolled down isles as well as very large backpackes as well as personal bag. A small overnight bag & personal bag used to be the norm. Not any more. SO not fair to staff having to close the lockers, also the danger when lifted out. Heavy bags being dropped on those in isle seat such as myself. The airlines need to stop this nonsense
I disagrees with having a black bag. I always travel with a bright coloured bag, because if your bag is lost or stolen its mauch easier to find and it is less likely to be stolen as it is easier for a thief to steal a black bag.
Many airlines will allow far larger than they specify for personal items, with no issues at all. Rarely do I see sizers used on backpacks-the exception being the cheap airlines.
That’s actually very true!! I’ve never been asked to put my personal item in a sizer but I think that’s because I always stick to the rules (or at least very close). I have witnessed people being asked to put their backpacks in before though - usually when they’re comically oversized haha. With how things are going, I wouldn’t be surprised if they started cracking down even more!
Hmm some sources seem to say that shaver batteries are small enough that it’s not an issue, but it may depend on the airline. This one for instance explicitly says that battery powered ones need to come on board: www.lot.com/ca/en/help-center/baggage/flying-with-electric-shaver I’d say to bring it on board with you to be safe! Or when in doubt, ask the airline at check in. Hope that helps!
This bag is pricey and too heavy when fully packed for a smaller person such as myself. I would love to have a version with two wheels and a handle, even if it sacrificed some packing space. I'll stick with my backpack for now.
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Some of the international personal item sizes seem to not even be big enough for a laptop. What do you do if they ask you to check your carry-on then? My laptop is small but definitely wider than 10 inches!
Ah, really? Are there any specific airlines you’re thinking of? Even for budget airlines like Ryanair, easyjet, Porter, etc. I’ve always been able to bring a bag big enough for my laptop! And it’s 13”. Anyways if this situation does come up, I think since a laptop could fit under your seat, you could probably try pleading with them to let you at least bring that on board with you because you need to get work done. Since it’s not taking up space in the overhead compartment, I can’t imagine them saying no unless they’re having a really bad day haha
my biggest problem with all these advice videos is that they are mainly for DOMESTIC USA flights. Im taking my first international flight with VERY limited size AND WEIGHT allowances. most tips wont work for that i think. :(
Fair enough! Most of my videos actually are geared towards Europe travel so I hope you'll find those helpful. This one in particular might help you with packing lighter: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bzEsrKt_57w.html
@@HappytoWander oh yes it did! MANY of your videos are extremely helpful! i didnt mean to sound like i was complaining about YOUR videos in particular. i was just being a bit of a whiner LOL Keep up the amazing info and i'll keep subscribed!
