When i lived in Brazil, I'd carry 2 wallets: one hidden for cards/ID and one easy to access for cash. Then whenever I got mugged I just hand over the cash wallet and go about my day.
@@christophercatchings162 I lived and worked in the really poor neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo so more often than I care to remember. I was on the phone with a buddy and he got mugged while i was on the other end of the call. Put a gun to his head and took the phone and left. He called me back a few days later to explain why he "hung up on me so rudely"
@@christophercatchings162 Can relate, I live in Brazil. It happens a lot depending on the area you live in, but you learn how to avoid most of them after a while. I moved to another city, but on my old one I used to carry 2 phones as well, a cheaper one to just hand over. Some people will steal even your clothes, so there is that.
@@christophercatchings162 I love his casual he's about "whenever I got mugged" 😂. Though it's Brazil, so I understand, def gotta factor that in your travel budget
...this was one of many things I do in life period. Chao. Retired, Vietnam era veteran, expatriate living overseas in several countries including the Colombian Andes.
Easy watching for you 1:33 - The Bag 2:24 - Clothing & Accessories 8:56 - Productivity & Tech 16:32 - Toiletries & Personal Care 22:09 - Miscellaneous 26:31 - Packing It All Up
As soon as I saw the weight I started wondering where in the world could I use that? Trains I suppose. I'd probably ditch about half that stuff. It's never good to leave the house fully packed or your life will be miserable on the road. I leave about 20% empty and come back full.
I agree with Li An, please start including female versions of packing lists. Especially Marino wool clothing and under garments, and toiletries. I appreciate the minimalist mindset for travel . Thank you for sharing.
it's not that hard to take this and use this as a general outline for your own version. 🤦🏼♂️ i swear to god... y'all claim to be 'strong smart and independent' yet you still need to be spoonfed basic information and on top of that it has to be your own gender-specific variation.
Though it adds bulk, I always bring a power strip, especially when on a business trip. Most hotel rooms do not have an abundance of power outlets. Most of them have one on either side of the bed, one at the desk, one somewhere on the room, most often near the door, and one in the bathroom. All others (if they are there) are usually occupied and I can’t be bothered with „ripping apart“ the cabling of any appliances in the room. Also, sometimes other appliances are „hard wired“ so you cannot unplug them to use the outlet for something else. I find it a pain in the neck to spread all my stuff out all over the room and I sometimes need a lot: Camera(s), batteries for flashes/lights/vape, Tablet, phone, watch, laptop. And yes, the desk then may look like a spaghetti explosion. But I try to keep it neat(-ish) using velcro strips 😅
I watch this video a dozen times. Been learning a lot to do minimalist packing as well as the cool new stuffs you can do for travel. Thank you for doing this.
That's awesome Paul! If you're looking to pack less, we also recommend checking out our 10 Minimalist Packing Tips ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HhaJBpNr5zs.html - hope this helps! Let us know how you get on! 🙌😊 - Rebecca
Hey Tom, amazing video ! I also love to travel minimally with just a cabin backpack, and I would like to add a very important item to your list : a lock ! Indeed, not all hostels have integrated locks to their lockers, and many of them do not provide a lock. I personally chose a small, simple, minimal lock that weighs about 30 grams. It would be great if you did a video on the best lock for travelling ! (Both lightest and most secure) That's just my contribution and opinion ! Keep up the great work guys ! Raphael from France
Love it! Exactly as you sold it: a great customisable list depending on needs and easily workable with carry on limits. Look forward to your female edition, which I see you’re working on.
Generally I like the idea, and I think this provides a foundation from which each of us can figure out how to tailor to our needs and budget. Generally, this seems like the ideal list of items if you want to spend a crap-ton of money and only travel to countries with moderate temperatures. From the links I clicked, 3 pair of underwear and the pocket T alone will run you about $160. Go to a cold country and you'll have to wear everything in the bag to try to stay warm, and go to a hot and sunny country and good luck with an entirely black wardrobe.
Awesome video as usual :) Items from your list I've been using for years and love: Gobi II, ROAV sunnies, WAHL trimmer, Vapur bottle (actually, I rarely use the Vapur). Things that I want after watching this: Gerber shard Other points/questions: - I've never used them, but I believe "Air Deck" would be an alternative to the Bicycle playing cards. They're taller, so might be a bit more comfortable to play with? - How do you manage brush head refils for the quip toothbrush on the road? - Not sure I'm sold on the metal comb... I've never had a plastic comb break on me! - Keen to see your final review on the crystal "deoderant". My experience with it is that it does work, but it's nowhere near as potent as traditional deoderant, and you definitely can't use it to "freshen up" - I believe it's pronounced like "rove", not ro-av (source: kickstarter video) - Wool boxer briefs are a scam? Wool resists sweaty odors, not other kinds of odors from down there. Uniqlo airism, wash daily when showering-works for me! - Tom, since you seem deep into the barefoot world, are you finding that your feet are now wider than before? My feet are so wide now that even my Gobi's don't fit comfortably for long periods :( - If you want to go rechargeable AA, I've used the Olight USB charger-super light-weight and compact! Sorry for the long comment (but it kind of was a long video, and you don't seem to allow comments on your blog)
Love the detailed comment from you here Jed! 1. Air Deck looks awesome - haven't heard of that brand yet. Added to our wishlist to check out and the black color would go very well with this list! 2. Some extras will fit in the Aer Travel Pack. If I was going for 3 months or more, I'd just grab a couple extras as they're small (one will last 3 months, but we all know they can last longer than what Quip's marketing copy says 🙂). 3. True! The metal comb is more of a nod to buying something worth holding onto for a long period of time. To each their own though! 4. So far so good with the Crystal Deodorant, however, it is quite the departure from the gels we're used to. I think I'll keep using it. Works well for me although this is definitely up to the wearer. 5. Rove it is - thank you! 6. I've sworn by Merino boxer briefs for 4 years now and have had better results than synthetic. YMMV. 7. I guess I've always had a wide foot, but not sure they've gotten wider. 8. Another great rec with the Olight charger! Dig the long comments - thanks for contributing! - Tom
Great job. Thank you for the detail and all of the ideas. I am obsessed with compact minimal travel. Keep up the great work. I bet I watch this every time I travel.
You suit the grey tones better than matt black, and, of course, you can rock those sandals! 😁Edit: there is something so satisfying when things fit snuggly and ergonomically together in your backpack! 😁
Really impressed with the video. Has a nice minimalist tactical look. The color scheme looks great and nothing screams out which is good. Although i carry a tactical bag with molly attachments. I will be adding this to my shtf bag.
This has to be the most perfect and conclusive travel bag and item list ever!!! Even if you are not a Digital nomad, everyone these days would still carry a laptop. Therefore, this is the most conclusive list. I like the bag because it has the laptop compartment in the back which helps keep the weight close to your body rather than hanging it low on the outside of the bag. The list is just perfect cannot say it enough
Hey Ijaz, thanks for reaching out! So glad to hear you're digging the packing list. 🙌 We hear you, having a laptop compartment against your back really helps with weight distribution and gives you some nice stability with the back panel too. - Rebecca
Super helpful! Just added a few of these items to my wishlist and a couple items I'll be getting for my partner on his next birthday. I'm thrilled from reading the rest of the comments that you all are working on a women's version as well :) Appreciate it.
Hey kateliness2 - that's awesome to hear, glad you've found it helpful! 😊Let us know how you and your husband get on with the new items for your packing list. And yes, we're working on the women's version now, so stay tuned! 👍👍 - Rebecca
Love it really sold me on the Aer bag, however you need to add sunscreen! As an Australian I take sunscreen very seriously however everyone really should be wearing it, especially when you are travelling.
Great shout Clairegeit - sunscreen is super important. Is there a certain brand or sunscreen that you like to use? We'd love to hear what works for you! 😊 - Rebecca
Hey Charlotte! Glad you've found the list helpful, we're currently working on a women's version - so stay tuned. Let us know how your packing list goes! 👍 - Rebecca
I recommend that everybody travel with a multiple port USB charger like PowerPort 6 etc that allow you to charge multiple devices at the same time from a power plug.
Great shout rydmerlin, we're currently testing the 4-Port USB Wall Charger by Syncwire packhacker.com/travel-gear/syncwire/4-port-usb-wall-charger/ - is the PowerPort 6 a must-have for you when you travel? 😊 - Rebecca
Really had not thought about actual packing items until recently (on my millionth trip) but purchased some super awesome Matador products (toiletry bags, soap bags, pocket blanket and nano bag) and its amazing how much space doing that has saved alone. Really getting into these videos now! Thank you!
Awesome. Learning about the tiny USB drive/car charger is a game changer. Would be great to have a more female-friendly list too (toiletries/clothing).
Hey zhraquila - that's great to hear! Let us know how you get on - we'd love to hear your experience with a single carry-on. Thanks for watching! 👍 - Rebecca
This is a great list, but seems perhaps a bit more geared toward colder weather than most digital nomads would probably need (since we tend to gravitate toward SE Asia, Central America, and save northern climates for the spring/summer). Myself, I'd probably swap out one of the jackets for another pair of shorts, skip the gloves, etc. That said, when I head back to the US this spring, you've given me some excellent ideas for when I restock for around the world trip round 2. :) Loving that minimalist power adapter.
Glad you're digging the list The Poetic Voyage! As for the colder weather gear, I've had a couple long layovers in Japan between NYC and Bangkok where a jacket & sweatshirt came in handy 🙂 (while my friend was looking around to buy a cheap temporary one!) - Tom
LOVED this video! Spent so much time looking at the list, really interesting things I have seen nowhere else. You really did your homework on this one!
You need to enhance that first aid kit with some Uncle Bill's Sliver Gripper tweezers! I carry them in my pocket alongside the Victorinox clippers. Invaluable.
I really recommend the Beta Belt by Black Diamond, nice, slim, light weight and works well with a suit as a pair of jeans. Their black belt will match your kit as well :)
Hey Björn - the Beta Belt by Black Diamond sounds great - we'll check it out. Glad you've found one that works for you! Thanks for watching 👍👍👍 - Rebecca
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@@spruce1417 - good catch! We didn't include that yet since we haven't done a deep dive on watches. Likely something you don't need to charge often though - and preferable multiple timezone support 🕗 - Tom
Pack Hacker Since you carry an iPhone, the go to will definitely be an Apple Watch. Nothing is nicer than landing in a foreign land and having your watch switch to the right time zone after it connects to your phone. Battery life is pretty decent and you just need to carry one more charging cable or switch the power bank to a Belkin Valet Charger or Elevation Labs Battery Pro(built in Apple Watch charger). Not to mention it works very well as a remote iPhone camera trigger and you can check your selfie on your watch face before pressing the shutter.
Made it to the end! Thank you for posting this content. I'm currently prepping for a 10 week vision trip to europe this summer and I'm considering trying to go with one bag. I plan on watching a lot more content from Pack Hacker as I get closer to take-off!
So very excited for the women’s version, even though I absolutely love the aesthetics and functionality of this one! Will probably be buying the aer travel kit.
This is a great platform for travel ideas and pushing for minimalist design and aesthetics that inspire non-travel elements of lifestyle. Whether it’s shifting your style to athliesure to streamlining your everyday work bag.
Thanks Cliff! Glad you're finding it helpful - stay tuned for more reviews and packing lists coming your way in the future. Thanks for watching! 👍 - Rebecca
I absolutely LOVED this video!!! I'd suggest making a similar video for the female side of your audience when it comes to clothing and toiletries. Otherwise, a fantastic and super helpful video!!
Hey Alina - great suggestion! We're working on testing some women's focused gear to fully round out our Digital Nomad Packing List! As a heads up, we also have a "Sustainability Packing List" in the works that will be female-focused first if you're interested in that as well (it'll be up on the website soon so stay tuned 🙂). - Tom
This was a great all-inclusive video! I’ve not done much international travel yet, but I would certainly come back and consult this video for ideas. I really appreciate your work. I’m totally a backpack nerd and really enjoy your videos, guides, etc. Thank you!
I agree with 99.9% of all you have here except that toothpaste, that's more toothpaste then anyone needs, unless it's for a 2 year trip. All dental research shows that toothpaste is really not that important it's the scrubbing of the plaque that keeps you healthy and not stinky. you need about half a pea size ball per brushing. What you should have instead is floss or better yet, in between teeth brushes. Source: all dental hygienist and dentists I have ever went to, plus research paper reading. So take a tiny tube of toothpaste and save that big bottle for other soap/shampoo/detergent/oil I do love your videos. This is just my two cents :)
@@PackHacker BTW its not 2 years it's only year and 2 months (I calculated just one brush a day, that's how I made the mistake.) Pea sized amount of toothpaste is 0.25g which gives you 2 brushes a day 100/0.25 is 400 days. I'm a bit of a OCD nerd and had to correct myself when I realized the mistake :)
I like everything you recommended in the video except the belt! It looks very outdated. I use a tactical belt with plastic buckle for travel. Most of the time I don’t have to take it off going through security checkpoints. Thanks for the video.
Great list, really helpful. I don’t carry that much tech but definitely gave me an idea of what to carry on my one bag travels. Awesome video, looking forward for other packing lists!
It would be sweet if you guys had a total cost at the end of the list! I think it would be interesting to see how much all of this costs together lol. My guess is $500-$700.
I highly recommend a Turkish 100% cotton beach towel for travel which I discovered this summer and I used it as bath towel. It comes in very thin layer, super absorbency, air dry indoor/outdoor in 1 hour. I hate the feel of micro fiber on my skin. Obviously I bought it in central & south of Turkey for around 35Lira each (some cost less depends on the thickness), I also found it in Bed Bath&Beyond summer clearance online. IT roll up like the size of a big burrito, can be use as a scarf, shawl, and it Measures 69" L x 38" W If you can solve the biggest travel hustle = how to organize currency/coins from different countries in one trip, that will be great! I keep it in different zip lock bags and usually get frown on when I need to pull it out to pay.
Hey world citizen G - thanks for sharing your go-to with us. We've heard some good things about the Turkish Towels, but we haven't been able to get our hands on them yet, so we'll check them out. When it comes to multiple currencies, Ziplocs bags are a great shout, or you could use some smaller pouches like some of these from Tom Bihn packhacker.com/travel-gear/tom-bihn/ Thanks for reaching out! - Rebecca
This video provides such a sophisticated insight into this lifestyle. I think it's great for someone who is looking to endeavour on adventures in this digital age 😊
Have you guys checked out the grip6 belts? They're not formal wear belts but you probably can get away with it depending on the color you choose. I found them by chance last year when I was traveling to India. They marketed as TSA friendly which I came to understand as easy to remove and put back on.
Awesome tip & rec Jez T - thanks for sharing. And good insight on the TSA friendly comment. Seems a little odd for a belt initially but makes sense 🙂 - Tom
+1 to the Grip 6 being a great minimalist belt. My only complaint is that they're generally made of metal so you need to take them off to go through security (the carbon is way too expensive and looks like something Vin Diesel would wear).
Yes - definitely check with your airline before traveling. Keep in mind, that's everything in the bag and items are worn and can be shifted to the sling if issues arise with your airline. - Tom
raboox9 exactly! Which brings you to idea of rather weight than size limit. I mean probably you can easily fit 7kg into smaller 20-25 L bag. Plus don’t forget about the weight of the bag itself
Fantastic video! This is the first time I've commented, although I've watched several of your videos. I discovered Pack Hacker a few months ago as I began planning a six-week trip to Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea. The information I've gained from your videos and website have been invaluable! This video has been extremely helpful in assisting me to find a few items I can use. On my upcoming trip I'll be traveling with a Peak Design Travel Back-I have a lot of their gear, but purchased this pack and all the accessories based on your recommendation. I was sincerely aiming for traveling without a checked bag, but I've found it won't be possible. I'm a very serious landscape photographer and have found that the PD medium photo cube just takes up too much room in the pack to get everything else in there. However, I do a lot of other traveling throughout Europe and plan to one-bag-it on future trips. Thanks again for this outstanding video, it is really a great packing list. I really appreciate all you are doing for the world of travel. Cheers, Bob.
Appreciate the words here Bob and glad you're finding the videos useful! Sounds like a great trip to Australia, South Korea, and NZ as well. Can't imagine what it's like trying to one bag with landscape photography gear. We're in Porto now and it's my first trip with the A6500 _and_ the A7III. Even that doubled the weight from what I'm used to 🙂 Please let me know how the PD gear goes for you! It's certainly a slick & well-thought-out system. - Tom
Keep up the good work with your videos Packhacker. Always a pleasure watching them! I am really pleased with the GoToob bottles shown at 17:45 in this video. Last year I bought a pair of 89 ml bottles (that's 3 fl oz for you who insist on using imperial instead of metric) and they fit like a glove in my carry-on washbag from Osprey. Can recommend.
i'm with you on seeing a specific woman's list! For me personally, i've gotten used to using lists like this and either using the item anyway, regardless of who it's made for, or just searching for a "female" equivalent. i love lists like this as a reference point! :)
