Minimalist DIY Travel ESSENTIALS PRO Packing Tips
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Date: 2019-09-05
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Miss Rumpus Parable
THE PILLS PART IS NOT A GOOD IDEA It's handy having things combined or out of original packaging UNTIL you hit a customs control that gets interested. An unfortunately large amount of my space is taken up by my prescription meds plus OTC vitamins (that I need due to surgery in the past) and Tylenol variations and whatnots. I've been through a few uncomfortable customs clearances where if I didn't have everything prescription or varying-by-country OTC status clearly noted - and in one especially nosy case thankfully for a couple meds copies of the prescription paperwork from previous fillings with me - things've made for more than just the thankfully only some stress caused and no fines or worse. And it's not as though I'm carrying hard painkillers or used-for-entertainment meds lol. Just taking those darn vitamins out of their ridiculously oversized packaging would make my life so much easier. I'm thinking of writing the company that makes them before next order to ask if they had non-standard options available. The biggest awesomeness I've found with meds/vitamins isn't something that really helps us when we get our meds strictly while in the US, but if you can get a refill in. heck, any other country I've done so in yet. they have everything given to you in the flat blisterpacks instead of the pain in the butt to pack bottles Curse you, USA packaging
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THE PILLS PART IS NOT A GOOD IDEA It's handy having things combined or out of original packaging UNTIL you hit a customs control that gets interested. An unfortunately large amount of my space is taken up by my prescription meds plus OTC vitamins (that I need due to surgery in the past) and Tylenol variations and whatnots. I've been through a few uncomfortable customs clearances where if I didn't have everything prescription or varying-by-country OTC status clearly noted - and in one especially nosy case thankfully for a couple meds copies of the prescription paperwork from previous fillings with me - things've made for more than just the thankfully only some stress caused and no fines or worse. And it's not as though I'm carrying hard painkillers or used-for-entertainment meds lol. Just taking those darn vitamins out of their ridiculously oversized packaging would make my life so much easier. I'm thinking of writing the company that makes them before next order to ask if they had non-standard options available. The biggest awesomeness I've found with meds/vitamins isn't something that really helps us when we get our meds strictly while in the US, but if you can get a refill in. heck, any other country I've done so in yet. they have everything given to you in the flat blisterpacks instead of the pain in the butt to pack bottles Curse you, USA packaging
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Maggie of House Valera
A minimalist/3-1-1 hack is to make toothpaste dots. Put down a pea-sized dab of toothpaste and let it dry. After that you can put them in a snack sized ziplock and it will not count as a liquid. When you're ready, wet your brush wet the dot, put it on your brush get down to business. If you like painting/sketching, take a few pieces of good paper, cut them in half, fold them again depending on the size you want, then either stitch or staple them together with a piece of Manila folder as a cover. The flat style of toothbrush travel container will hold six pencils, or grab a water brush and either a travel size watercolor palette or make one using tubed watercolor paint. Take a piece of that good paper, fold it like a greeting card then on the inside put dots of paint spaced out (just like the toothpaste) and let it dry. When It's completely dry put it inside the book you made and you're off.
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A minimalist/3-1-1 hack is to make toothpaste dots. Put down a pea-sized dab of toothpaste and let it dry. After that you can put them in a snack sized ziplock and it will not count as a liquid. When you're ready, wet your brush wet the dot, put it on your brush get down to business. If you like painting/sketching, take a few pieces of good paper, cut them in half, fold them again depending on the size you want, then either stitch or staple them together with a piece of Manila folder as a cover. The flat style of toothbrush travel container will hold six pencils, or grab a water brush and either a travel size watercolor palette or make one using tubed watercolor paint. Take a piece of that good paper, fold it like a greeting card then on the inside put dots of paint spaced out (just like the toothpaste) and let it dry. When It's completely dry put it inside the book you made and you're off.
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Wandering Little Red Boots
ON POINT; ) don't mind the haters guys I know the gear you're carrying and promoting is a little upscale for most of us budget backpackers buttt, the general packing pretty much mirrors my essential items packing list for long-term backpacking (aka. 1-2 years at a time. The longer you travel, the more you get better at culling and only keeping the quality, important stuff hey RE: the solid cologne thing - I would kill for a perfume version of this If anyone knows of a female solid perfume product available out there please let me know: ) I miss perfume sooo bad but just can't justify carrying it with me when travelling (plus there's like a 99% chance of the bottle getting smashed in transit, ha. Cheers guys
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ON POINT; ) don't mind the haters guys I know the gear you're carrying and promoting is a little upscale for most of us budget backpackers buttt, the general packing pretty much mirrors my essential items packing list for long-term backpacking (aka. 1-2 years at a time. The longer you travel, the more you get better at culling and only keeping the quality, important stuff hey RE: the solid cologne thing - I would kill for a perfume version of this If anyone knows of a female solid perfume product available out there please let me know: ) I miss perfume sooo bad but just can't justify carrying it with me when travelling (plus there's like a 99% chance of the bottle getting smashed in transit, ha. Cheers guys
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Usman Javaid
This video is completely s. I travel 6 months a year and wouldn't recommend half of this stuff if you're planning on travelling light. Packing a camera is not very minimalist. Just use your phone. If you're taking your iPad, just get an Apple or Logitech keyboard case and ditch the laptop, and ditch the notebook. You can take notes on your phone or on the tablet. If you want to travel light, ditch your battery pack, just keep your charger. The same charger will charge both your phone and tablet so that's all you need, alternatively, most new laptops, tablets and android phones can all be charged using the USB type C charger. Don't take a crushable fedora. Just don't.
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This video is completely s. I travel 6 months a year and wouldn't recommend half of this stuff if you're planning on travelling light. Packing a camera is not very minimalist. Just use your phone. If you're taking your iPad, just get an Apple or Logitech keyboard case and ditch the laptop, and ditch the notebook. You can take notes on your phone or on the tablet. If you want to travel light, ditch your battery pack, just keep your charger. The same charger will charge both your phone and tablet so that's all you need, alternatively, most new laptops, tablets and android phones can all be charged using the USB type C charger. Don't take a crushable fedora. Just don't.
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Monica Castillo
I know I'm a bit late to the party on this one, but I've got an iphone case that's also a battery pack. It gives me another 1. 5X the battery life. It make the phone a little thicker but it's better than carrying an extra battery pack or charging cord with you when your out and about. Instead, when your battery is low, you just power up with a button on the back and it starts to charge. It's saved me many times when I've been out for long days. BTW, thanks for all the great videos they've helped me a ton with my plans to Ireland.
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I know I'm a bit late to the party on this one, but I've got an iphone case that's also a battery pack. It gives me another 1. 5X the battery life. It make the phone a little thicker but it's better than carrying an extra battery pack or charging cord with you when your out and about. Instead, when your battery is low, you just power up with a button on the back and it starts to charge. It's saved me many times when I've been out for long days. BTW, thanks for all the great videos they've helped me a ton with my plans to Ireland.
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Aaron Kempa
I think you guys had some great travel tips A gem for any traveler that wants to get away from the hotel/motel scene is Airbnb. I've had some pretty great experiences with Airbnb over the last couple years. You can set your price range and experience type (I prefer renting an entire home for a weekend) and explore your options in cities around the world. Here is a referral link for some off your first stay Stay curious my friends, and explore as much as you can www. airbnb. com/c/aaronk869
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I think you guys had some great travel tips A gem for any traveler that wants to get away from the hotel/motel scene is Airbnb. I've had some pretty great experiences with Airbnb over the last couple years. You can set your price range and experience type (I prefer renting an entire home for a weekend) and explore your options in cities around the world. Here is a referral link for some off your first stay Stay curious my friends, and explore as much as you can www. airbnb. com/c/aaronk869
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Philip Thompson
Thoughts on no tech whatsoever, not even a phone for my multi month backpacking trip thru S America? I don't think I need one because this trip is going to be all about being present and no photos or videos or social media. Plus, most hostels have computers. I can keep in touch with people by writing down their numbers or social media handles. I wonder if it could present an issue with getting from the airport to hostel.
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Thoughts on no tech whatsoever, not even a phone for my multi month backpacking trip thru S America? I don't think I need one because this trip is going to be all about being present and no photos or videos or social media. Plus, most hostels have computers. I can keep in touch with people by writing down their numbers or social media handles. I wonder if it could present an issue with getting from the airport to hostel.
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Greg Dundee
Typical rich pretty boys. Basic boys travel essentials: Small amount of clothes (few t shirts, shorts, 1 pair of long pants, 1 pair of shoes, 1 pair of thongs (flip flops) 2 pairs of underwear. Travel documents, passportWallet/bankcard/cashSmart phone+charger+earphonesToothbrushAnd that itBuy toiletries once you get there. Simple and carry on only Only real essentials are money and passport. Everything else can be bought.
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Typical rich pretty boys. Basic boys travel essentials: Small amount of clothes (few t shirts, shorts, 1 pair of long pants, 1 pair of shoes, 1 pair of thongs (flip flops) 2 pairs of underwear. Travel documents, passportWallet/bankcard/cashSmart phone+charger+earphonesToothbrushAnd that itBuy toiletries once you get there. Simple and carry on only Only real essentials are money and passport. Everything else can be bought.
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Miss Rumpus Parable
Also, if you can afford them and you don't need toooo many memory cards will save space and weight compared to external hard drives. I normally have a 4TB external on me but over time have been slowly adjust things over (and keep backups in a couple externals at friends' places and backups online. I don't have a set place at all, so. And love the mention of Ex-Officio undies
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Also, if you can afford them and you don't need toooo many memory cards will save space and weight compared to external hard drives. I normally have a 4TB external on me but over time have been slowly adjust things over (and keep backups in a couple externals at friends' places and backups online. I don't have a set place at all, so. And love the mention of Ex-Officio undies
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Penguin Fellow
You mention Google Maps but if youre travelling in a country whose language you dont speak fluently, Google Translate is a godsend. You can download language packs to use offline and call it up anytime for quick translations. I always like Duolingoing a language for a few weeks or months before departure too, but obviously thats a lot more work and only gets you so far.
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You mention Google Maps but if youre travelling in a country whose language you dont speak fluently, Google Translate is a godsend. You can download language packs to use offline and call it up anytime for quick translations. I always like Duolingoing a language for a few weeks or months before departure too, but obviously thats a lot more work and only gets you so far.
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