Which one of these packing tips could help you on your next trip? Watch my trip planning video @ kzread.info/dash/bejne/oWutmaeRia_FcqQ.html

I’ve watched SO MANY videos on this subject and this one was the best! Thank you Joanna! I’ve never seen anyone pack their Bible as I always do and that was refreshing!! God Bless you!

@JoannaWeaver

Ай бұрын

Aww, I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Karen! Praying you have a glorious trip - no matter where that might be🙂

@karenhenderson5726

Ай бұрын

Thank you Joanna! I too am a pastor’s wife and we both love to take at least one cruise every year. This packing video will be a good source to come back to again and again!! God Bless!

@JoannaWeaver

Ай бұрын

@@karenhenderson5726sounds wonderful! Where are you going next?

I've packed using a carry on and personal bag dozens of times for my European trips anywhere from 4-6 weeks. Most of my wardrobe consists of denim bottoms and poly tops. You need to wash tops in a sink and dry overnite. Denim holds up very well with a steam press between wearings. Of course a trip to the laundry once or twice helps.

@JoannaWeaver

4 ай бұрын

Super impressive!! It definitely can be done.

One of the best videos on packing for a long overseas trip. Thank you!

@JoannaWeaver

Ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! Do you have a big trip planned?

I am taking a one month break from my su*cide prevention org and personal su*cide grief. Going on a “Walk with Paul” tour thru 🇬🇷🇹🇷🇮🇹. I’m so weary I can’t even think how to pack. Can you believe how much God cares for such “petty” things as “Lord help me get help to pack?” This KZread was his answer. Thank you for doing it.

@JoannaWeaver

2 ай бұрын

That blesses me so much! Praying that you have a glorious time with the Lord and come back refreshed and renewed. You’ll be in my prayers.

Thank you for the packing tips! I’m a big fan of packing cubes, but had been using the rollling method for putting clothes in the cubes. We are planning a 4 week trip to Italy and I’m ONLY taking a regular sized back pack. I am determined! The compressing cube methods for the clothes took me from 2 medium cubes to 2 small cubes with the same amount of clothes. It’s a game changer! So glad I was directed to your video. 🎉

@JoannaWeaver

5 ай бұрын

Wow! That’s awesome, Adrienne!! Have a great trip😃

I pack in a 24 inch suitcase (check bag) and a suitcase style carry-on backpack…in my backpack I pack all the clothes I don’t want to loose (like my favorite denim, skirts and tops) and everything else goes in my suitcase. Through the years I’ve come to realize 80% of the close I wear are in my backpack and the 20% in my suitcase are the just in case….each country is different…even the cruise lines are different. I thought hard and long if I should continue to carry the extra 20% and I got my answer when visiting Japan and it rained and rained and no matter how waterproof my shoes and coat were they did not always have time to completely dry! The extra pair of shoes, jeans and jacket came in handy!

@JoannaWeaver

4 ай бұрын

It can be risky, for sure. The fact I knew I was packing for multiple climates helped cover the eventualities. And even then, I didn’t wear everything I brought🙂

Very helpful video. We're planning to dovetail a trip to Rome and Venice with 2 back-to-back cruises for a total of 33 days. I am so impressed you were able to get everything you needed in that suitcase!

@JoannaWeaver

2 ай бұрын

It felt like an impressive feat to me as well😅

Ha! Hi Joanna! We just got back from 3 weeks in Italy with only carryon as well! It’s sooooo much better!👍🏼 Milan down through Sicily. Bellisimo!

@JoannaWeaver

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like an amazing trip! What tips for packing light would you add?

Love this, Joanna! Thank you

@JoannaWeaver

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, sweet friend! Got any trips planned this summer?

I'm with you girl! I only bag a backpack when traveling (all over the world). I love packing LIGHT!

@JoannaWeaver

Жыл бұрын

It really is so much easier! Can’t quite imagine backpack-only but may have to try it sometime😊

Agreed with you with fewer luggage

@JoannaWeaver

5 ай бұрын

Way way waaaay better!

Thank you very very much! You have just made it easier for me to pack !!!

@JoannaWeaver

4 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!✈️

Really enjoyed this video ❤

@JoannaWeaver

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I had fun making it 😃

Can you show your outfits that you put together for this trip/packing video? I would love to see your capsule wardrobe.

@JoannaWeaver

4 ай бұрын

I may try to do that - thanks for asking!

Great video, I do think that for me i can do with much less clothes. I discovered those compression bags recently and I love them

@JoannaWeaver

6 ай бұрын

I totally agree - I definitely didn't need everything I took with me 🙂

great video!

@JoannaWeaver

10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Wow I will try to use ur tips on my trip to Europe new friend here!

@JoannaWeaver

4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Let me know how it goes.

I'm flying Swissair to Italy next week and requirements are stricter: 15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9" for personal items and 21.5 x 15.7 x 9" (including wheels) for carry-ons. Weight for each cannot exceed 17.63 lbs - half of what you said your bag weighed. Vacuum bags are not ideal if you have to limit your bag's weight.

@JoannaWeaver

10 ай бұрын

You definitely have to follow your chosen airlines guidelines. I’m grateful my carry-on came under Delta’s 15 kg weight limit (my apologies - i misstated it’s weight in the video)

@amandareiche9083

3 ай бұрын

Same for Iceland Air w/ 2" more depth in the personal Item

Wow we're doing almost the same thing 3 weeks with. Carry-on with a one-week cruise around italy in the middle! And finishing up in the Dolomites!!!!

@JoannaWeaver

3 ай бұрын

You are going to have the best time!! You might enjoy this planning video…

@JoannaWeaver

3 ай бұрын

Planning Your DREAM TRIP to Italy (5 Tips & Other Tricks You Need to Know!) kzread.info/dash/bejne/a5ijz7qxcti4mJc.html

@Mickeyliera

3 ай бұрын

@@JoannaWeaver Thank you so much! Our first cruise but second time going to Europe with carry-on. All your info was spot on. I'm a huge compression/patching cube fan. Helps you stay organized when moving to various places! I just placed the whole "cube" on a shelf or drawer. Love it. Thank you for the helpful tips.

I use the compression packing cubes when traveling. I still can pack as much as you did in your cubes but with reducing down the space, you probably could have put some of the other stuff from the backpack in as well or know you’ll have some space for souvenirs. Even if you don’t want to compress your clothes in the cube, it would still be like the cubes you used. I also try to fill the voids where the luggage handle is with my shoes, like you I fill them with small items. Depending on what I bring as my personal item, I put my liquids’ bag at the top when the carry on is upright should I need to pull it out especially if traveling internationally as each country may have different rules on how to handle them.

@JoannaWeaver

5 ай бұрын

Great ideas, Roxanne! I did fit some souvenirs on the way home but was grateful for the expandable duffel bag. We checked in one of the carry-ons and put the heavier items in that which worked great.

You’re so sweet ❤ loved the video and God bless ❤

@JoannaWeaver

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Thank you for sharing how you pack. You are the first KZreadr that I came across who mentioned the weight of the fully packed carry-on. That had been bothering me for a long time - what weight is the carry-on ? Can it be carried on ?

@JoannaWeaver

4 ай бұрын

International travel on Delta for US is 15kg. Try to use a lighter weight suitcase to start with. That helps!

This video is going to help a lot of people. What I took away from it was that you and I have happened upon almost identical methods of packing. The only difference is I've started using a Bible app instead of packing my Bible.

@JoannaWeaver

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Monica! I love the Bible app as well😄

Wow

@JoannaWeaver

3 ай бұрын

Happy travels!! ✈

Went to China - luggage lost Went to Ireland - luggage lost Went to Spain - luggage lost 😂😂😂 Finally got it! Never again

@JoannaWeaver

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I try to avoid checkin as much as I can🙂

Your carry on exceeds weight limits! Turkish airlines only allows 16 pounds carry on. Meet that requirement!

@JoannaWeaver

Ай бұрын

I mentioned that we flew Delta which has more generous allowances. We had to check our bags when flying within Europe.

I went to the UK for 10 days with 2x shirts, 1x jumper, 1x leggings, 3x underwear, 3x socks (plus what I had on me). I just kept washing by hand and it turns out that I could have gone with even less stuff since the next day everything was dry. If you take solid toiletries (shampoo/soap bar, conditioner, toothpaste tabs), cream deodorant and a couple more things, 16 L is more than enough. So it should be all right for 3 weeks too.

@JoannaWeaver

Жыл бұрын

That’s incredible! Not sure if I could go that “lean” but it’s definitely doable with your approach😃

@Merryyy203

Жыл бұрын

@@JoannaWeaver Oh, thanks for your comment :) I am so proud of myself for managing that. Hope you are all right. Greetings from Germany :)

@JoannaWeaver

Жыл бұрын

@@Merryyy203 I love Germany!

We I live carry on has a weight limit due to safety.

@JoannaWeaver

2 ай бұрын

That makes it a challenge for sure.

You are cramming so much into a bag that for most airlines needs to weigh less than 7kg. How do so many videos show so called amazing ideas that won’t work with airline limitations!

@JoannaWeaver

15 сағат бұрын

That’s definitely true if you are traveling to and from destinations outside the US, but when you fly from the states, nearly all major airlines allow 15 kg. Always important to check the baggage rules for your airline.

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@JoannaWeaver

5 ай бұрын

Good idea!

Thanks! I'm actually facing an international flight and the cheapest flight that I can find doesn't have free checked baggage. And I and need to fly multi-city ( 4 cities in 3 weeks). I don't want my husband and I to be paying $200 each per flight Edit: going to the states to visit family

@JoannaWeaver

5 ай бұрын

Hopefully you’ll have access to laundry facilities in the states. That’s a big game changer!

Some international flights only let you take 7 kg for carry on and personal items combined

@JoannaWeaver

10 ай бұрын

That is true! I had to be careful when i booked the Athens to Venice part of our trip so that it included one checked bag.

Which airline allows 35lb carry on? Not in Canada. But I can surely use your tips for my checked bag. Thanks

@JoannaWeaver

15 сағат бұрын

From the US we are allowed 15kg (about 32 lbs). I’m glad you found the tips helpful.

What size is the Expendable book bag, is it a small medium or extra-large? Thank you

@JoannaWeaver

15 сағат бұрын

It’s 40 liter so probably considered extra-large when fully expanded.

Great tips. Thanks! But will it not weigh more than 7 kg with all the stuff you put in (the max weight for carry on bag?)

@JoannaWeaver

6 ай бұрын

US international flights allow 15 kg. We had to check it on our Greece to Venice flight.

@faithtay2423

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your prompt reply. ❤

@JoannaWeaver

4 ай бұрын

😀@@faithtay2423

The carry on in most flights have a limit of 7-8 kgs. Did all of this hit the weight limit or did you go overboard?

@JoannaWeaver

4 ай бұрын

Because we flew from USA, we were allowed 15k. When we flew within Europe, we had to check the carry-ons.

What was the actual weight of your carry on. It seems heavier than what the airline allows. That is my biggest concern!

@JoannaWeaver

5 ай бұрын

We flew Delta from the US so there weren’t any weight restrictions just the measurements. I misspoke on the weight…it was under 15kg or 32 lbs. Had no issues flying over or back. When we flew athens to Venice, we checked our bags with no issues as the carry-on limit was around 8kg.

Those shoes should be in small plastic bags (keep the dirt and microorganisms away from clothes). Great use of space putting socks and undies inside shoes, but again,in a hygienic way pls

@JoannaWeaver

10 ай бұрын

Good suggestions. Thanks!

@catherinebutry4384

10 ай бұрын

I use shower caps from the dollar store to put around shoes.

@JoannaWeaver

10 ай бұрын

Great idea!! @@catherinebutry4384

Just wondering what happens when you need to compress your bags to get home and u don't have a vacuum or attachment in another country?

@JoannaWeaver

Жыл бұрын

I took the light blue pump in the video with us - super lightweight and it didn't take up a lot of room.

@VegaChastain

Жыл бұрын

@@JoannaWeaver ahhhhh ok

@JoannaWeaver

Жыл бұрын

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The airline let you count the large expanded backpack as a personal item? Did it actually fit under the seat? I’m flying to Israel on Lufthansa in October and according to their website your carryon has to weigh about 17.5 pounds and the personal item dimensions are only about the size of a larger purse!! I have travelled a lot with carryon only but USA flights don’t weigh your bags! Great tips!

@JoannaWeaver

Жыл бұрын

It was allowed and fit under my seat when it was necessary. The Lufthansa limits seem really extreme for an oversea flight. Are you sure it isn’t kilos vs pounds? You might check some Lufthansa travel forums and ask about it there.

@lindalincks6187

Жыл бұрын

@@JoannaWeaver yes, the weight is listed as 8 kg for 1 carryon. You get 2 bags for 8 kg each in business or first class but we are flying in a tour group in economy. It’s 17.637 pounds. Crazy!! I will look for those forums. Thank you!

@lindalincks6187

Жыл бұрын

@@JoannaWeaver you are allowed a free checked bag up to 50 pounds.

@JoannaWeaver

Жыл бұрын

That is crazy - especially for an international flight. I think I would call the airlines to confirm that those are international limits rather than the tight limits found when you fly inside Europe.

@alisong2328

10 ай бұрын

She is correct in that 17.5 lbs is about 8 kg, which is the weight limit for a lot of European carriers.

That personal item is as big as the suitcase ! My problem is the motor coach in Europe tour allows 1 bag , carry on or checked , and 1 personal item no bigger that a small day pack ,

@JoannaWeaver

5 ай бұрын

It sounds like a 25” checked bag would be best for you. I don’t think I would go bigger than that as European hotels don’t always have elevators- and when they do, they’re quite small. Hope you have an amazing time!

I just watched another video that said they weigh your luggage and your carry-on. Can't be more than 17 pounds. Is that correct?

@JoannaWeaver

3 ай бұрын

If you are traveling outside of the US, the weight restrictions are much tighter. We had to check our carryon between Athens and Venice for instance. But flying Delta from US to Europe, we were allowed 15 kg for carryons, which is approximately 32 lbs. You definitely want to check your airline baggage limits before you go.

Are there weight restrictions in Europe? With carry on?

@JoannaWeaver

4 ай бұрын

There are restrictions flying within Europe, but to Europe from USA on Delta, it was 15 kg

Is the backpack you have the largest size?

@JoannaWeaver

15 сағат бұрын

It is 40 liters when fully expanded.

Carry on is 7 kgs

@JoannaWeaver

15 сағат бұрын

Flying from the US on major carriers, carryons can be 15 kg. I flew Delta.

Try that with much larger person clothes, it just don't happen

@JoannaWeaver

9 ай бұрын

Probably.😊

You lost me at packing four pairs of (seemingly very similar) jeans.

@JoannaWeaver

5 ай бұрын

Two of them were capris😅

I'm not understanding your video -you said carry on but then said the bag weighed about 35 lbs ( 16 kgs) !!! Did the airline have a weight limit for carry on ?? We are flying Australia to Europe and Singapore airlines only give you a 7 kgs and 1 bag limit for carry on in economy. And that second bag is a definate NO from Sinpore airlines. Are you flying business class ?

@JoannaWeaver

10 ай бұрын

You make several good points. Flying within Europe and Asia, the limits are definitely more stringent. Plus, I gave the incorrect weight on my carry-on - it was under 15 kg which is 32 lbs, I believe. When we flew from Athens to Venice, we bought an Italia flight that allowed us one checked bag. But because our Delta premium (not business) flight originated in the US, we were allowed one 15 kg carry-on and a personal bag. We flew They didn’t weigh the personal bag, but it fit under the seat so it wasn’t an issue. And to meet Italia’s 7kg carry-on limit, we shifted heavier items to the checked bag. The carry-on only approach I suggest wouldn’t have been possible had we not flown from the US.

@gazrazgazraz4292

10 ай бұрын

@@JoannaWeaver your allowances are more generous than ours. Flying Melbourne Australia to Paris economy cost AUD2200 (USD 1400) which gets you one checked bag 23 kgs and one carry on @ 7 kgs so not very generous for the price. I'm taking a carry on size bag but it's 8 kgs including the bag weight of 3 kgs - I'll need to try harder if I want to brake it on the plane !!

@JoannaWeaver

10 ай бұрын

@@gazrazgazraz4292 hope it all works out! The backpack I used was really light - less than a pound, I think.

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@JoannaWeaver

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

#LVGUCI I love you so much and watching your videos makes my day brighter❤

@JoannaWeaver

2 ай бұрын

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