Do THIS to Save Space in Your Carry-On Luggage (Minimalist Packing Tips)

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As a vet, it was ingrained in me on how to pack. My biggest tip I learned is... one pair of pants and seven shirts = seven outfits, two pairs of pants and seven shirts = 14 outfits. Combine that with loafers (I wear my hiking shoes for my daily wear) and I am good to go. Any toiletries/grooming accessories I can buy at my destination as needed (I travel almost exclusively to Asia, and considering I am of African descent, to my surprise I can find and buy items specific to my race). There are very few places that don't offer items specific to my needs, which is a boon to minimize packing. As far as tech goes, I have a TSA approved laptop bag (for my surface Pro), that opens fully for display and has multiple individual pockets for cables, flash drives, etc. I also pack a collapsible back pack that doubles as my person bag, day bag, and laundry bag. On my past excursions, I packed a small duffle bag that came in handy because I took multiple airlines to Southeast Asia. As it turned out, there were different weight restrictions between the airlines, so I had to pack my duffle bag on site to meet the weight requirement, and check in my carry on bag.

Agreed - shoes touch a lot of things that I do not want touching my clothes or toiletries. Shoe bags, even a plastic bag, are necessities.

I always pack my shoes in a travel pouch bag. Keeps everything around nice and clean.

A lot of stuff, for example all of your electrical items, can go into your jacket pockets for the plane trip. Then wear the jacket onto the plane. You can use the coat as a blanket, or take it off once you're airborne, but there's def no need for it to be inside your tiny carry on. Stuff those pockets full! And wear the bulkiest shoes that you're taking with you!

excellent idea about test packing and living out of a suitcase. i did that prior to a 3 month trip and it really made a huge impact because it gave me time to remove items and add other items i would have missed

Hi Nik, i just bumped into ur videos. I wish I found them sooner for my Europe travel. Thanks for the tips with Halofly and merino clothing. A+

The first hint is a MUST. I have travelled many times on business, for academic conferences, and since my first trip, I have made a detailed list of what to carry. Actually I have 2 lists, one for the dispatched bag and one for the carry-on. I keep them on a file in my computer, and even today I keep updating it to adapt as the years go by (i.e. to include my prescriptions).

I've always loved merino wool.... never realized there were companies that made travel t-shirts from it. When they re-stock I will definitely be picking some up!

My second packing cubes trip. Best idea ever. Merino wool next. Clothes stay organized, not rumbling around I'm my carry on backpack. Always great tips.

Thank you for your clothing suggestion of wool pieces through unbound merino, it was an excellent suggestion. I have always had an issue with itching and that does not happen with unbound now I am building a warddrobe of unbound merino pieces for my day to day clothing. also I picked up Ally's favorite boxy shirt, perfect call

Excellent presentation Nik! Unfortunately the biggest issue (in Europe anyway) is that airlines are now restricting the weight of carry-on... some only allowing 7kg! This means that though I have a great sized bag, I can only usually half fill it to keep under the weight allowance! Heavy sigh!

Merino is the way to go! With 3 basic shirts, a cardigan in black, two dresses, a travel denim skirt, and 3 tights - I'm basically set. Add an outer layer for warmth (or a second cardigan or sweater) and a rain trench coat, 4 ExOfficio travel undies and 3 pairs of Darn Tough socks, and that's all I need for 2 weeks. If I get cold, I'll buy a useful souvenir piece of clothing there.

Followed your advise and bought two pairs of Unbound Merino Pants. Washed them … two week later and they still smell nasty! It took more than a day to dry by hanging.

This was a really good video very help 💪

I bring 2 pair of my Safety Jogger, 1 is on me the other is spare. Thanks for the tips, really help me to manage my stuffs

I fill my shoes with my bottles of toiletries, hairbrush, etc. wrap them in a ziplock first. Then I have the bags for separating stinky things, purchases, and trash.

If you are traveling with merino or other pieces that can wash and dry easily filling a sink with some warm water and a bit of soap like Soak is often faster and easier than using a washing machine. As nice as it is to have a washer in an Airbnb it seems like the cycles on the European machines can take 60-90 minutes and that after you figure out how to translate the cycles and instructions into English.

I almost got the Eagle Creek compression cubes, then saw nice ones on Amazon that are different colored landscapes. Easier to remember what’s in them if they’re different colors - at least for me.

Unbound Merino is only available for thin people. I would love Marino wool options for large people who, like to travel!