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Probably my best travel hack or tip deals with being broke, brilliant and personal hygiene necessitates. Pick up a package of regular old sponges and ziplock bags at the dollar store and head home. Place any liquid hygiene products like shampoo, body wash, dish soap, aloe, laundry detergent, etc you need to bring on the trip with you on a counter workspace. Line your sponges up (on top of baggie) and using one sponge per hygiene product pour a small amount of the liquid directly onto it. Allow that to fully absorb into the sponge and then repeat the process until either the sponge is full or you have enough of the needed product for the duration of your trip. Place sponge into the baggie and only seal the bag halfway at most. Let them sit out overnight so the liquid dries inside the sponge. Either cut the sponge into cubes for daily use or leave in one piece to cut once you’ve reached your destination. Make sure the baggies are fully sealed before packing them. Now all you need is a bit of water to “reactivate the sponge soaked product. Doing this saves an amazing amount of space and weight. Thank you and I really hope this helps. ❤ from Shannon in Canada 🇨🇦 PS there are countless other items you can do this with and definitely don’t need to be hygiene related.

@PureSweetness

3 күн бұрын

Some countries have plastic restrictions.

I almost purchased a packable neck pillow and then went to look at my neck pillow and saw it had a zipped removable cover. Score!!

@brimstone33

19 күн бұрын

Unfortunately the gate agents are on to the neck pillow thing and increasingly are telling folks it's a separate personal item and they have to fit it in their carry on. Too many bloggers blabbed about it on the interverse.

@tanyasharadamba1264

10 күн бұрын

​@brimstone33 darn. Still a great hack.

I love compression cubes. I put each day's outfit in a separate compression cube. I recently discovered, though, that I can do the same thing with large zip-lock bags.

@brimstone33

19 күн бұрын

For a while.

@deboramagdziarz2714

17 күн бұрын

The cubes discourage mold/mildew

@lamoinette23

14 күн бұрын

definitely works in a hurry/pinch but the ziplocks wear out faster so the cubes are more cost effective over time.

@samjones8694

2 күн бұрын

I agree! I pack each outfit in one ziplock and squeeze out the air as I zip it. I like to see what’s inside and it makes getting ready easier. (I tried compression cubes but like the clear Ziplocks better)

I take an old prescription bottle and put a small tube of super glue, some safety pins, some twist ties, and wrap it in duct tape.

@brimstone33

19 күн бұрын

If my 40-year-old 35mm film canister repair kit ever breaks I'll try an Rx bottle. Although a Prince Albert tobacco can is nice too because it packs flat. Here's a tip: get a hot glue stick, cut it in half then in half lengthwise. It's good for fixing lots of things but particularly a loose shoe sole. Light it with a lighter like a candle. A mini Bic lighter will fit nicely in your kit.

@jenniferlynn1037

18 күн бұрын

@@brimstone33 thank for the tips!!

@joyceadamothralls4858

17 күн бұрын

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@jenniferlynn1037

17 күн бұрын

@@joyceadamothralls4858 do you have a question?

@jenniferlynn1037

17 күн бұрын

@@joyceadamothralls4858 did you have a question?

Travel tips: Take a low dose aspirin before your fight to prevent blood clots. Clean out your sock drawer before you pack and take “one way socks.” Throw them away as you wear them on the trip. No smelly socks to worry about and more room in your suitcase as the trip progresses. Clorox wipes in a ziplock to clean the plane’s tray table and seatbelt. Email a picture of your passport and IDs to yourself.

@vickyhenstridge

21 күн бұрын

Aspirin does not prevent DVT when flying. It was thought to possibly reduce the risk in the past, but this is no longer the case, and the CDC, NHS et al do not recommend it's use.

@malihagarden7062

20 күн бұрын

Not in favor of throwing away socks……instead, wash them each night in your hotel bathroom sink. Why throw away your dirty socks in another city, or country? We, Americans, have to stop trashing the world!

@PulpParadise

20 күн бұрын

@@malihagarden7062 This.

@heythave

18 күн бұрын

Or just save it in Draft.

@user-ew8vt1ur7j

17 күн бұрын

There is a KZreadr who gives travel tips and she can fit up to 25 items in a large packing cube. She folds her clothes the exact shape of the PC and smooths out every wrinkle, taking up every inch of space.

I use extra hotel soaps that I've received at past stays that I like and break them into smaller pieces for the number of days I'm staying at each future place. For example, bigger for a 2 day stay versus a one day stay. I keep them in a baggie until I need to use them and throw them away if any is left after use. I figure this is easier than worrying about making sure it's dry enough. I have an allergy to mold so this method works for me better.

@pilarq7886

6 күн бұрын

What kind of hotel doesn't provide soap

No matter how much you can jam into your packing cubes, many airlines have weight restrictions for carry-ons and personal items.

I love travel hacks to reduce luggage as I only travel with personal items, even internationally. I put duct tape on a pen (instead of a deo), as I keep pens, tape, safety pins etc in the same container. I have been doing the neck support as a packing hack for about 15 years, it's a game changer. I sometimes use a teddy and put clothes in it. It doubles as a pillow. I use small microfiber towels instead of towels to dry off, they save so much space. To reduce luggage, I do 'wash, wear and spare'. I've never had a problem of not having anything to wear. I save samples of face cream, perfume samples etc to reduce the amount of products I need to bring.

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

Such good tips! In our last trip, I switched out my big microfiber towel for a tiny one, and it saves so much space. The big one was nice when we used to stay in hostels because I could use it as a privacy curtain on my bed, but my hostel days are over for the most part.

@deebee192

Ай бұрын

@@ProjectUntethered it's really nice to see a minimal packing video on yt. Most videos I've seen are definitely not minimalist, glad yours is. Great tips. ❤️

@TigOlBitties69-69

17 күн бұрын

Empty and clean deodorant container out, can put duct tape around it still but can put extra cash, first aid all kinds of stuff in

My best soap trick is to use a small ziplock bag, you can find them in the beading section at Hobby Lobby. I put my wet soap in the ziplock, but do not seal it completely so that the water can evaporate allowing the soap to dry. I cut a small piece of the soap off to travel with so I'm not wasting space with a large bar of soap. I agree carabiner hooks are the best, I always carry a small one in my purse. In addition to what you mentioned that can be used to secure a zipper (even on a purse) to prevent pick pockets.

@brimstone33

19 күн бұрын

Yeah I think the ziplock bag wears out pretty quickly on longer trips. I got one of those Matador bags, and I put my soap and conditioner bars in the same bag, each in a small mesh pouch. I also keep teeny tiny suction hooks in there to hang the bags on the shower wall. The Matador bags are stupid expensive, I'm pretty sure you could make something similar with a tiny piece of Tyvek house wrap material taped into a bag. That house wrap stuff is supposed to be vapor permeable.

@katyb2793

17 күн бұрын

How does a carabiner hook prevent pick pockets? Do you hook it on to yourself from the zip? Or to another part of the bag?

@brimstone33

17 күн бұрын

@@katyb2793 There are tiny, "S" shaped, double-sided "locking" carabiners that will fit some zipper pulls." Nite-Ize" is a well-known maker of some of those.

@katyb2793

12 күн бұрын

@@brimstone33 oh I see, thank you! I was so confused how the big ones would be useful lol Although attaching one to your bag and belt would definitely stop a bag snatcher.

Don’t forget the safety pins with the duct tape. Ranger rolling is great, learnt this in the 1980’s and used it since. Big cheap ziplock bags (ikea) are a good substitution for compression cubes, just fill n roll out the air. 👍🏽

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

Love it!

Growing up poor. Buy when on sale. No carrying over charges on credit cards. Use rewards programs whenever available. Cheaper can be better; but not very often. Use thrift stores for things that will be used for less than a year. Buy fruit and vegetable from farmers market and in season. Add anything to mashed potatoes for a filling meal.

Compression cubes let you take more clothes but they still weigh the same so you still need to be wary of weight limits.

@ihadtosayit10

17 күн бұрын

That is what I thought. I tend to get to the maximize weight my checked bag, so not really needing compression. However, great idea for carry on luggage.

@karenjsp1

9 күн бұрын

​@@ihadtosayit10Works until they have a weight limit on carryon luggage. Several years ago had 12 kilo limit on items carried on, but was allowed to move some into checked bags. It was a small commuter flight.

Parchment bags have worked wonders for me with soap bars. You can throw a wet brick in there and the soap will still dry just fine and the bag will stay in tact. I'll still throw it in plastic zip bag to keep it all contained. It's a win win for me with me using my favorite soap anywhere I am, and it's not wasting any space in my luggage.

Although I love the carabiner and extra packing bag idea for those extra layers, probably wouldn't work for the budget airlines I use in Europe, as they can check at the gate, and my tiny allowable carry on bag is already packed full. What I've been doing is buying something I need at the airport (sometimes it's just water and snacks) but get a bigger airport bag, and then put my extra layer things in there, usually under any purchases. They are required to allow an airport purchase bag on so I haven't had any problems with this, plus I have legitimate purchases in the bag.

@landmanatee

17 күн бұрын

You are a seasoned traveler. If I stick my iPad into my waistband & Clíp my phone to my belt loop I can shave off 1/2 kilo.

@dan-nutu

11 күн бұрын

I'd really like to see that hoodie with a pocket that could take the 4kg desktop replacement laptop I have to fly with!

@bonniebixler9862

6 күн бұрын

@@dan-nutu I have the Scottvest jacket and vest and it really does fit by Mac. I look frumpy and lopsided, but it works!

@mememe332

5 күн бұрын

​@@dan-nutu I put my 17" mac book in the back of my fishing jacket, wear another thin voluminous coat/thin raincoat over the top. Tho I'd like to a band that pulls that back area to my body (like an elastic pull in strap), would stop the contents of the huge back pocket leaning outwards and showing through the oversized raincoat.

@dan-nutu

5 күн бұрын

Looks could be even more bizarre than frumpy... The current 10-day forecast for the local weather here ranges between 33°C/92°F and 36°C/97°F, and as recently as two weeks ago the temperatures broke 42°C/108°F. Imagine showing up dressed like that at the check-in counter!

I was on vacation and on my last night while packing the zipper on the suitcase broke. It was 10 pm in Mazatlán no stores open. I got my duct take and taped my suitcase. Believe me it looked horrible but made the trip back to California. Customs did not even bother to ask me any questions. 😂

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

Thank goodness for duct tape! Crisis averted 😎

I’d love to see a full video about ranger rolling different types of clothes!

@brimstone33

19 күн бұрын

Ranger rolling is too cumbersome and time consuming. Better to roll stuff and secure with rubber bands, better yet hair bands. Better still do a Marie Kondo flat fold, it takes up less space than rolling. Oh and I was a Ranger 🙃

@karensumpter7752

18 күн бұрын

With several different types of bra.

a full ranger roll tutorial would be awesome! and i would love to see more on personal item only packing as i've been doing that for all flights recently including 10 day trips from US to 3 countries in Europe!

You can use the hotel hairdryer to dry out the soap before packing

Of you take any regular lined jacket to the local tailor you can get pockets added inside. I have one for my iPad inside my sport coat.

@pilarq7886

6 күн бұрын

How do you proceed with it in security

@mememe332

5 күн бұрын

​@@pilarq7886 you take the coat off at security and place the computer separately in the tray.

Those zipped mesh wash bags for delicates are my so versatile. Good for wet soap, separating clothes that have another wear in them but aren’t dirty, and much more.

@user-wk5pz5ek2e

4 күн бұрын

Doing this since decades❤😊

I guess updates from the airlines say your head pillow does NOT count as a personal item on the flight. Filling a headrest pillow with T-shirts/clothing is a great idea, but I can’t imagine it’s super comfortable… Thanks for the many great ideas, including Breath mint tins to use as mini first aid kits. I tend to use reusable “Ziploc bags“ for first aid items because they are flat, waterproof, reusable, & you can see through it to get to what you need. Btw, duct tape does come in cheap flat packs.

@Serena-or7sl

8 күн бұрын

You can pack it with the fluffy, soft clothes for added comfort. You always need a sweater with you.

love the straw tip and the travel pillow filled with clothes

I use his pocket method and cargo pants to pack my heavy items, like cell phone chargers, cell phones, etc. But unlike he said about removing them from your pockets after Secuity, you have to keep the items in your pockets until you are seated on the plane. They will now stop you at the gate for too many items in addition to your carry on case and personal item (purse, computer bag), including if you have a neck pillow or pillow. They didn’t used to.

That extra stuff unload in a bag with a carabiner only works if upon boarding you don't get a wishy washy attendant. I have experience with being asked to check in or re-weigh upon boarding 😮

@brimstone33

19 күн бұрын

Or gate agent.

@tenilletingey

12 күн бұрын

Yeah, I've had some stickler gate agents 😢 ​@brimstone33

I use contact lens cases for small amounts of moisturizer, make up, hydrocortisone cream, etc

Love these!!! ⭐️A teacher taught me the belt trick😄 - tethering two neighboring belt loops can work too. 💖

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

oooo that's genius!

@anniesshenanigans3815

Ай бұрын

or a couple of caribeaners between loops.

@chefdani

Ай бұрын

@@anniesshenanigans3815 😄💖💖 yes

@chefdani

Ай бұрын

@@ProjectUntethered 💖💖

First aid tip for cuts is super glue. it's amazing

The microfiber towel hack: genius!!! Wrapping cords around an old card? Genius again!

I have been using contact lenses cases for decades! It’s amazing what you can fit in those little sections. If you’re using the quart size baggie you can fit a lot of them in that bag! I’ve also thrown in a few of the lense cases into my purse and no one has ever questioned why they’re in there!

OH man, the videos i usually come across about packing tricks are just useless tricks copied from another video, but yours are truly helpful. Damn that "stuffable pillow" trick what an invention :DD

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

So glad you found them helpful!! 🤗

@bonniebixler9862

6 күн бұрын

agreed! Not the same old, same old

Would love to see a video that demonstrates how to ranger roll a variety of different kinds of clothes.

The flatpak has worked out great on all my trips over the last year so far. I've thrown my soap in there straight after a shower and packed it up with no issues of leakage yet.

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

Yeah it's so simple, yet so effective!

@peggywoods4327

23 күн бұрын

I have that soap bag also! You put your soap in a mesh soap saver sack. You can wash with it in that. Then you can hang that up to dry. My bar is combo soap and shampoo 😊

I just realised you could also use those little model or paint by number fliptop paint containers for tiny amounts of potions and lotions.

I've been rolling t-shirts for many years, but you just took me to a new level with the "ranger roll." Thank you very much! 😃😃

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

Hahaha happy rolling! 👕

I use a zip lock bag for soap. I just leave it open on the desk overnight so it's mostly dry, zip in the morning and drop in my bag. That sliminess is just, you guessed it, soap!

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

Cheap and effective, i like it!

You should have seen the look on the hotel Porter's face recently when I told him there were no bags. It was a four day work event including a semi formal awards dinner. I absolutely did not want to check any luggage. So I rolled and tucked, and took only a carry-on acceptable backpack. I got everything in there including dress shoes, make up, bath products, and hair styling tools! When I got out of the taxi, he came running to grab my pack, and said he'd get my bags out of the trunk for me. He was so shocked, double checked I was with the awards group, then called a couple of the other guys to see that I'd only brought the one backpack. I guess other women arrived with much more. 🤷

@Fiona2254

12 күн бұрын

I also always travel light. We recently traveled with friends and he asked where were the other bags. Was shocked I only had one suitcase because his wife had three LARGE suitcases. One was shoes and purses 😂 I only use a small purse across my body for phone, passport and cards/money, a pair of walking boots and a pair of sandals.

@KgrK13

12 күн бұрын

Good to know you were able to include dressy clothes in just a backpack. I’m definitely trying this for my next conference!

@MommaOsoIrish67

10 күн бұрын

@@KgrK13 I smoothed an rolled the outfits tightly, wore booties with dressy clothes so tucked stuff in those, I hung up the formal outfit as soon as I got to the room and it didn't even need to be steamed.

@gretavains8707

9 күн бұрын

Smart woman. You probably looked the best as well😊Congratulations 🎉

Excellent tips! Because I wear eyeglasses, I carry around a spare and sunglasses in a hard clamshell case. Even with two pairs in there, there is plenty of extra space to stow away some cash.

This is good. Actually has some legit new ideas.

I am impressed with how little new fancy items we were told we had to buy to travel in a thrifty, minimalist way. This is so much more continuous with how a lot of us live, rather than just an exercise in accumulating high-end stuff.

"Silence is golden, duct tape is silver." Put soap in a small plastic bag, free. Very good ideas, thanks, also for my bikers luggage.

You rock! I am On my way to visit family and friends for 6 weeks on Spirit with just my backpack! Great ideas! Thank you

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

Sounds like fun! What's been your biggest tip for traveling light?

The only thing about the packing cube is that many airlines now will consider the backpack a carry-on and the packing cube a personal item, so if you have those two PLUS a regular carry-on they may make you check your bag, so I would say le`ave the stuff in your pockets and keep your layers on UNTIL you get on the plane, then unload it into the packing cube. Taht way once your bag is in the overhead bin (your actual carry-on) they can't do much and you can probably slip the filled packing cube along with your backpack under the seat.

@ProjectUntethered

2 күн бұрын

Yeah that would be the way to go if you want to be extra safe. I haven't had a problem at the boarding gate so far, but I don't fly in the US very often, so YMMV.

Great video as usual. I always enjoy them. Plus one for the matador flatpak. It's great for carrying soap. It allows the soap to dry while keeping everything else from getting wet and folds down smaller as the soap gets used up.

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

Yeah I totally agree! I've been using it ever since I recorded this video and love it!

Matador soap holder is like crazy magic ❤️❤️

I love the flat pakt soap holder, I have used it a few times in my travels

Another use for compression cubes! Awesome video on packing hacks!

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

Compression cubes for the win!

Yesss please do a video on the rollin hack.

Some great new tricks, thanks. YES on ranger roll.

One thing I notice is that your clothing is all nylon. I think the packing cube works well for wrinkle free, synthetic clothing. Show us a video where you use cotton clothing. Thank you. Regarding charging cords or headsets, I just roll mine around my hand and secure with a twist ties wrapped several times around in a spiral, those go into a designated sandwich bag that I can see through, and the air can be pushed out

@ProjectUntethered

10 күн бұрын

That's a great tip! Yeah I'm not a big cotton fan for travel clothes, you gotta be more careful if you don't want wrinkles - but it's still possible!

Use the swedish cloths for wrapping wet soap. They dry fast.

@lindatisue733

20 күн бұрын

Cellulose dish cloths, diskduker in Swedish.

The compression cubes are such a great substitute to those vacuum bags for which you actually do need a vacuum

@ProjectUntethered

24 күн бұрын

Totally agree!

@stacymcintyre1796

12 күн бұрын

they now include options to choose a hand pump or a small rechargeable pump--I used the rechargeable on my business trip last week and it was great, plus it fit into a small corner of my suitcase.

@Athandatu

12 күн бұрын

@@stacymcintyre1796oh wow! That sounds so convenient! Where can I find those, and, is it compact enough you are able to pack it in your carry-on?

Wow!!! Great video!

You have the BEST travel videos! Thank You!

@ProjectUntethered

24 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words!! :)

Love the contact lens case space saver. I will try this.

I normally watch these vids and skip forward on double speed like "yeah yeah yeah tell me something I don't know 😑" But this video 🎉❤ awesome tips THANK YOU 🎉

@ProjectUntethered

10 күн бұрын

Wow, thanks for such a nice comment! I'm glad you found it helpful!

I line the inside of my suitcase flap with duct tape!! It still works when I need it to!!!

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

That's so awesome - great minds think alike! 🤓

@cynthiacain9477

Ай бұрын

I roll red duct tape around itself. Used it to identify a new suitcase after my old one broke on a trip. I keep it in a tiny zipper bag in my personal item with other useful travel stuff (a dose of meds for headache, stomach, etc), safety pin, zipper pull repair, 2 each bandaid, 2 blister patches, & butterfly bandages. antiseptic wipes & other fixes while away from home. It goes in my daily carry when not on plane/train/etc.

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

Very smart! You could kill 2 birds with one stone if you have a plastic handle on your suitcase - you could add the emergency duct tape which doubles as a unique identifier for your luggage. I love how the comments sections always has amazing ideas I'd never thought of!

@kmeyersvt

20 күн бұрын

Ok, these are ACTUALLY useful packing hacks, thank you! Definitely adding duct tape to my kit and rethinking my travel pillow (I don't carry one now because it's annoying on the rest of the trip.)

Yes! More ranger roll tips, please!

You, Sir, are a genius!!! The contact lens case solution for foundation and the like = awesome!!!!

Yes please video on the ranger roll of all types of clothes. I love all your tips

Slimy soap fix - push/squeeze the soap between your hands to dry it fairly quickly. I also do this at home, and it makes sure so Much much longer.

About the carabiner and the extra packing bag idea: Sounds good, but it takes up the space from other passengers, so that they'll maybe have difficulties getting even their one allowed carry-on into the bin.

@ProjectUntethered

4 күн бұрын

Yeah you should always be conscientious of the space you're taking up. If it doesn't fit in your alotted space in the overhead bin, it should go under the seat.

Compression cube + sheet set = neat closet!!!!

Yes! Ranger roll stream please and thanks! Love your streams!

I don't get the compression cube hype for carry on only travel - the problem is weight, not volume, and compression doesn't help at all. Hence the need to travel LIGHT.

@ProjectUntethered

25 күн бұрын

That's a really good point. If you overstuff, you need to then use other strategies to avoid overweight fees.

@lukem2889

22 күн бұрын

Some airlines have a size restriction but not a carry on weight restriction, like westjet

@malihagarden7062

20 күн бұрын

Absolutely agree on this. As a petite elderly woman I find it very difficult to put my carry on in the overhead compartment. So nowadays my carry on is not only small, but also ultralight. I do check in the rest of my luggage though.

Yes, please more on the ranger roll

Yes I would like to see a carryon packed with the ranger roll method!

Yes. Please make a Ranger Roll video.

These are very good! I got some new ideas even as an experienced traveler. Thank you!

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

You're very welcome! :)

Try a 2 gallon size ziplock bag as a compression bag.

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

Cheap and effective!

Canadian-colombiana couple here. Fantastic video - thanks! Your t-shirt looks great also - where did you get it?

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

Hola amigos! These are the ones I've been using in most videos. They're cheap and do the trick :) amzn.to/3W9QIET (Amazon affiliate link)

The carabiner extra bag. Go to a store in the airport. Get them to give you a branded bag ( schipol used to have " see buy fly " ones). Apparenly the luggage limit does not include " i bought things in the airport". Food places are good places for bags too.

Awesome!!! Yes please do the roll with other things - like jeans. Thank you so much!!

A small compression cube slips into outer pockets of carry-ons or backpacks really nicely because they are slippery and have a hand loop to recover them for use.

@ProjectUntethered

24 күн бұрын

That’s a good point!

@Cassandra-..-

24 күн бұрын

@@ProjectUntethered I’m allergic to feathers in hotel bedding, so I carry a satin bed liner folded very tightly in a ~6”x10”compression bag placed in the fuzzy laptop compartment of my personal item bag. Can’t travel without this combo.

Last month I was surprised to have my carry on weighed. Really thought I was doomed but somehow passed. You have actually given me some good little hacks. Eg, lens case and Mentos container. Filling up a pillow is looking tempting too. Thank you. Bit of a giggle at the tape up the baggy pants story.

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

I was so proud of myself watching lil bro talking to that girl, knowing that he had duct tape holding up his pants 😂

@KarenandBradStoriesNFlight

Ай бұрын

@@user-qi1rf4ve9u Check your airline. I believe one of my flights says specifically that neck pillows are counted in total weight allowed.

Compression Weight may exceed carry on limit

I discovered the pillow thing by myself a few years ago after purchasing a silk travel pillow cover, which incidentally looks exactly like the one in the video, just silk. Works a charm

@ProjectUntethered

24 күн бұрын

That's so awesome! I was shocked how much stuff you can fit in there.

Yes! Ranger roll info please

Be careful as you cram more into your carry-on bag. Some airlines also have a weight limit.

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

Very good point! Got any tips for avoiding weight issues?

@Xia-hu

Ай бұрын

@@ProjectUntethered a luggage scale.

@moiraprentice7912

Ай бұрын

@@ProjectUntethered take less! I always aim for what I can comfortably carry which is around 4kg. Many airlines allow for up to 7 kg free carry on (in my country at least).

@KarenandBradStoriesNFlight

Ай бұрын

@@moiraprentice79124kg?? Wowzers. For a 35 day trip to five countries, I am trying to get my backpack +crossbody bag to total of 7kg. I think I’ve got it but wow, 4?! The thing taking me over weight is gifts I want to take with me. I won’t have them coming back.

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

I totally agree! That 7kg gets eaten up pretty fast if you need to bring a computer/work stuff though. It also helps to use a backpack instead of a suitcase, which usually weigh more with the wheels and frame.

excellent original tips here though I have no need to chop up the wash cloth to save packing space. please do a side by side between the roll method and mari condo fold method.

Never new u could get compression cube thanx

I had done the Ranger roll but always had wrinkles. If you bundle pants and shirts it doesn't wrinkle as much.

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

I'll have to try that!

My brother used to call that tape: La cinta marimbera 😂😂 Used by drug dealers. But that tape can even fix a broken leg 😂

Ranger roll rocks! Urs, pls do a video on them. 😊

Ranger rolls are boss. Use it for carrying spare change of clothes, easy carry.

More on wearable luggage/ pocket science please.

I use an old Rx bottle as an emergency kit. Bandaids, Alcohol wipe, large and small safety pins, etc. I wrap the outside of it with about a yard of duck tape, also a couple of yards of Paracord. The tape and cord I've used a million times. Tape repairs anything and I've improvised clotheslines and belts, even a leash out of the Paracord. Useful stuff.

Unfortunately, most US airlines no longer allow anything attached on the outside of your bag or your body (like a pillow around your neck). I bought a couple of magazines in the airport and even had to put that bag inside my suitcase.

@ProjectUntethered

8 күн бұрын

Wow that is so dumb - airlines will stop at nothing to figure out ways to squeeze more money out of customers. Where in the airport did they make you put the magazines in your suitcase - was that when you were boarding?

@robinnogle6747

8 күн бұрын

When they started the boarding process, they announced several times that you could only bring on two items. Pillows around neck, fanny packs, shopping bags even from airport vendors, and anything attached to the outside of the suitcase had to be put inside of another item. I saw them stop a couple people and made them put their purse, pillow, or whatever, inside their bag before they could board. It’s been this way for a while, but some airlines just started really enforcing it recently. I wasn’t even thinking about my “extra bag,” since they previously announced the plane was less that 1/3 full and everybody could have their own row if they chose to. My most recent flight was on Southwest, so it wasn’t even a money issue because they don’t even charge for checked bags.

Great ideas, love the first one especially new to me

Good tips, I discovered the neck pillow hack a while ago! Have you tried vacuum bags instead of packing cubes? Some don’t require a vacuum or pump. Love to see a comparison video.

Thought: what ever happened to those airlines carry-on bags that the airlines used to give out. Wouldn't those still be handy to pack things?

I love my Matador Flat Pack. I have 2. 😊

Great video, i have traveled most the world these are spot on.

Such good ideas!!

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

Thank you!! 🙏

Southwest Airlines now counts your travel pillow as your personal item. It's no longer a "free" or "extra" item.

Great video. 😊

For soap, there are dry soap bars available and they last forup to 3 months of constant traveling

another REALLY cheap hack that could be done is to take gallon and quart sized dollartree ziplok style baggies, and reinforce the edges with dollar store duct tape or packing tape, I.E. 2.50 for a full set of packing cubes. also most airlines are catching onto the extra packing cube and caribiner trick and are slowly starting to consider them to be your personal item just a note

@cynthiacain9477

Ай бұрын

I use a shopping bag from an airport shop for a packing cube no bigger than a magazine. At my seat, the bag is clipped to my backpack. One bag lasts several trips.

@ProjectUntethered

Ай бұрын

I love the reinforced bag idea - so smart! The idea with the carabiner/packing cube is to have the empty packing cube inside your bag until you pass the the check-in counter where they're most likely to call you out on it.

that duct tape idea was a good one...... never thought of that 👍👍👍.... also the straw for necklaces, good idea.... I tried to open and download the CHEAT SHEET...... It will NOT open.....

Yeah, after compressed packing, your backpack will feel and weigh like a bag of hammers. Good luck to your back. By the way, your carry-on luggage also has wright limits in most airlines. So, yeah, you can pack tight, but it has its cons.