I am flying Scandinavian Airlines in May, and I’m having a hard time finding a personal item backpack that fits their size requirements (40x30x15cm). I have a Jansport bag that JUST fits the requirements, but doesn’t have a trolley sleeve and it sucked not having one the last time I used it as a personal item. I’ve been looking into the Away Featherlight Backpack - any thoughts on this or other bags? Thanks!

I'm doing a trip next month to Aruba that's a mixture of work and fun. Staying at a resort, but not all inclusive. What should I bring with me to help maximize my trip? I haven't done a trip to the Caribbean before and feeling like I'm a bit in the dark about must haves vs nice to haves. It seems like a hat will be "must have." What other kinds of portable hacks do you use when one bagging in the Caribbean?

I've been looking for a merino bra (open to sports bra or bralette style) to wear for hiking and backpacking. I've seen lots of posts here recommending a number of different bras, but haven't seen any focused on larger bust sizes. Would love to hear your recommendations for merino bras that fit larger bust (I'm a 34G) sizes well and how supportive each is. Thank you!

Merino underwear recommendations welcome too!

I’ll need at least 2 pairs of shoes and all of my clothes to fit in this bag. Wondering how possible this is with packing cubes? I’ll have camera equipment in my personal bag

No access to laundry facilities - unless I wash clothes in the sink.

Hi gals! I am planning on going to New Zealand for a working holiday and looking for some advice for a backpack :) I am planning on staying for a year max, so will have to deal with all the seasons and I will do a mix of travelling (sometimes a month of staying in different places and hostels) and othertimes a few months of staying in one place for a job. I plan to go hiking aswell, but rather daytrips as I'm not an experienced hiker so I won't bring camping gear like tents and stuff. However, I still wish my backpack to be comfortable when I have to travel between places.

I am looking for a 40-55L backpack, with probably a smaller (daylite) backpack on my front. I already have a backpack from Osprey (The sirrus 24) which sits so comfortably and I also really like the ventilation on the back. So I am looking for something similar but bigger.

Thankful for any advice! also if there is a thread with a similar topic feel free to send it to me

TLDR: looking for a backpack 40-55L (preferably Osprey) for a working holiday in NZ

I’ll be heading to the Midwest for one month in the winter for work. I’m bringing one bag with me this is what I decided to pack. Not sure if it’s too much, I’m also from a warmer country.

1 long puffer jacket 4 formal pants including 1 corduroy might change them to 3. , 1 jeans, 4 PJs. 4 sweaters , 3 turtlenecks , 2 thermal pants , 2 thermal long sleeves, 1 pair of boots. 1 scarf and 1 hat , Lots and lots of underwear and socks 🤣

Should I remove anything ?

Edit: thank you all! Seems like I have to reduce the number of pants and pjs and bring more light shirts to layer , more cardigan, boots and scarves.

Hello,

I am traveling to Europe next year for 2 weeks with my 81yo mother, 27 yo dev delayed daughter, and 14 yo daughter and looking for new carry on hard sided roller suitcases. I am looking for something that is easy to roll, sturdy, and sized for international travel (Air France & Virgin). Budget is under $300 each.

I have looked at Monos and it seems to tick all the boxes, but not sure if the reviews are credible. Any other suggestions or feedback on Monos regular carry on.

I’m seriously tempted by the UM men’s travel pants - they have the features I want, in merino (very unlike the women’s version!)

If anyone here has tried them, how do they fit? I’m 5’7” and wear 14 regular in most women’s brands, and in Eddie Bauer’s men’s First Ascent, I wear 34 waist x 32 inseam. What are my chances the Unbound Merino relaxed fit men’s pant would work for me?

Hi all

I wanted to thank you for your submissions to our wiki on the topic of budget Onebagging. There were lots of excellent suggestions.

I think a wiki article on solid toiletries would also help us. I know I have my favorites!

Would you be willing to share your favorites? I would also add one extra caveat:

• If doing hair products could you list your hair type (1a - 4c)?
• If doing skin products could you list your skin type? (Mixed, oily, dry, sensitive etc.).
• Also a subsection for medical issue would be good. Those with smell sensitivity or allergies etc.

Edit: this includes all waterless products, so includes powders too.

Thanks, and here’s to packing lighter!

Reminder: Pastes are considered liquids, so do not count for this post!!

Hi, I am all for reducing liquids and using solid substitutes but I have a difficulty with toothpaste. I have tried toothpaste tabs by Lush and I just don't like them. Regardless of the flavour they taste like bicarbonate to me and I don't feel they are doing a good job in keeping my teeth clean. Can anyone recommend to me some brand they like, please?

My wife and I often take weekend trips and I want to get her a nice single bag. I really like the bags that open up like a suitcase (completely fold open) such as the away weekender…. But I’d also like it to have a separate shoe compartment. Is there a bag like this on the market? It looks like the away weekender used to have one like this, but they took the shoe compartment away for some reason. Recommendations appreciated!!

Thanks to years of travelling by motorcycle one bagging shouldn't be too difficult for me but over the years I've crept into the realm of over packing just because I could. I returned to some old tricks and thanks to some new ones learned here had a successful 1 bag trip and still managed to overpack!

What I packed (and comments):

2 long sleeve merino t's, one in cream and one in black- basically lived in the black one

2 uniqlo heattech long sleeves one in grey and one in black- these were actually too hot, the weather was mild and the one day I wore the black one as a layer I ended up stripping out of it.

Tank top and Felina lounge pants for sleeping

Cole Haan packable trench coat with removable lining- this has been the perfect coat even down to freezing temps.

Uniqlo packable down liner (doubles as a jacket)- plus it has pockets, I threw this on several times when I was running out and didn't want to wear the trench coat. I could have gotten by without it but I was glad that I had it.

Cole Haan waterproof leather ankle boots, skechers slip ons- A last minute purchase and a lifesaver. The boots are truly waterproof and comfortable for walking all day. The skechers are primarily used as slippers or times when my feet need a break and I have walked all day in them without issue.

undies and socks

Kipling crossbody- I can keep a death grip on this at all times plus I can throw it in the wash when I get home.

Large Baggu- I carry this everywhere. Perfect size, sturdy and easy to carry.

umbrella- this was always tucked in the side slip pocket of my Kipling just in case.

Le Sport Sack packable duffle- to those that suggested locking the zippers, you are lifesavers. I did stuff this bag for the trip home and one of the (plastic) zipper tabs broke off. Since I had twist ties and a ribbon I was able to tie the zippers closed and the bag survived the trip through checked luggage land intact. Thankfully the zippers themselves are sturdier than the tabs.

Spider trousers with zipped pockets- the perfect substitute for when I didn't want to wear jeans.

Toiletries- I packed single use packettes for anything that I could and tossed them when I left.

Thermos of coffee- this is my indulgence for long flights and red eyes. I have a small Zojirushi that you can pour from without having to unscrew the whole top. I bring it to the airport empty and get a latte post security to fill it with. When breakfast is served on the plane I have delicious coffee at the perfect temperature for me. It just makes me feel more human when I land.

One the plane I wore jeans, a cotton long sleeve T, cashmere hoodie and a pair of leather Dunks. The hoodie was used for layering the entire trip, the Dunks were my main shoes for the airports and when the weather was dry. Also my large wool/silk scarf which doubles as a blanket and will even work as an extra layer when draped under my jacket.

I got really lucky with the weather, it was mild and I only had one day of rain. I walked pretty much everywhere, kept dry and warm and had no issues or incidents. If I was being picky I'd say that I could have skipped the two heattech tops and the packable down but they were still good to have, just in case of cold or spills. I would have missed them if I had needed them!

I saw this in instagram, took a screenshot and google lens came back with nothing.

Wondering if anyone knows. Even searching around for an ultra slim wheeled case came up dry for something this slim.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone! Curious to have a discussion about technology (and entertainment broadly)

I love seeing everyone’s packing setups, but one thing I notice that is a big issue for me is generally the amount of technology I bring with me. I don’t see this come up very often, is everyone getting by with just their phones and small earbuds??

For most short trips, I usually bring my phone, camera (either a micro four thirds camera, or film camera), headphones, and iPad mini (for entertainment, reading, etc., although I also often bring a physical book too…). Work trips, I have all of that plus a laptop, and then of course all the chargers that go along with that (although I’ve just purchased a smaller multiport charger that I think should be powerful enough to replace the bigger chargers down to one smaller charger!). Sometimes I even find myself debating over bringing a small keyboard, which is small and light on its own but with everything else it becomes an unwieldy and unnecessary amount of technology sometimes.

Obviously this all takes up a lot of space/weight! I’m finding it hard to compromise on this stuff. Being in Australia, almost everything is a long haul flight, so things like headphones and some kind of reading material are nonnegotiable. But I also tend to find I pack fewer clothes (and shoes especially!) to keep to 1 bag on short trips, and 1.5 bags on longer trips comfortably.

I’m curious to know if anyone else has this specific struggle and how you made yourself cut back!

Edit: I forgot to add my power bank and little earbuds to the list! And sometimes I bring a small book light, doubles as a little lamp, and uses the same cable as my slightly old power bank

Headed to New Zealand for the holidays to visit my sister in law! We’ll be spending 7 days on the North Island, mainly on the western coast. For the second half we are flying to the South Island and will be traveling in and around Christchurch.

Bringing a small backpack as my personal item along with a carry on roller. Trying to use as little space as possible so I have room to bring back gifts!

We have a lot of outdoor activities and excursions planned, including a few long hikes and tours on the water. There will be a few days spent in cities (Auckland, Christchurch) so wanted to pack a few casual options as well. Not sure if I need to bring anything nicer than a white tee and jeans with vans? We will likely go out to a few nicer dinners but I was hoping to avoid bringing a fourth pair of shoes 😬

Would love any and all feedback on my packing list. I’m mostly nervous about being prepared for the weather, a few of the hikes we have planned could get pretty chilly at the peak and I am also seeing a lot of rain in the forecast. I’m trying to remind myself that it is technically “spring/summer” there, but am still worried I’m not bringing enough warm clothing. Hoping someone can help reassure that I am on the right track or give me some suggestions for how to adjust this list!!

Running shorts Jean shorts Jeans Sweatpants Hiking pants Leggings x 2 T shirt x 2 Long-sleeve workout shirt Workout tank top Insulated pullover hoodie Black pullover sweater Black tee White tee Nicer/dressier blouse?? Sports bras x2 Bralette Nude bra Swimsuit Beanie Baseball cap Hiking boots Vans Birkenstsocks

If you had to put your bags into flair measuring baskets, did it feel like the size was what was mentioned on their website or smaller?

I wonder if old Refugio 28 l backpack would fit as personal item if not too stuffed.

Same about Allpa 35 or should I just get Allpa 28.

I checked all the numbers online, looking for real life examples.

If you used other bags, what worked for you?

I'm a bit nervous this isn't going to be thoughtful enough for it to stay alive, but I'm going to make my first attempt.

I'm a classic overpacker. Growing up car travelling that continued all the way up until last year, I only have a handful of travel that involved flying, and even at that, rental cars on the other end. As you can imagine, there hasn't been much restriction to my packing style.

I'm venturing on a three week trip coming up shortly. I'm flying into Porto, Portugal and taking a week to work my way south to Lisbon. I've always dreamed of traveling by train, so I am taking the train from Lisbon, across to Barcelona, then up through Zermatt to Belgium.

There's lots of travel after that as well, but for baggage, I plan on just a backpack, 40L under packed (if I can take away and lessons from lurking on here) and a shoulder bag for quick access items.

What is the storage like on trains? Do I have to worry about my bag going missing or do most cars have storage at your seat that you can lock your bag to? How do you keep your bag safe?

Also, thank you for all the lessons learned in here! I have already decided to ditch my usual jeans for a dress/tights focused pack to keep size down. I've also picked some accoms where I can wash everything at strategic spots.

I used to travel with laundry sheets to wash my things in the sink. Now that I know that laundry sheets contain polyvinyl alcohol--which is a soluble form of plastic--what is my best solution? There are no machines where I'm going (safari) and I won't carry liquid detergent. Thanks for any help.

Will be visiting Fort Collins for a week (for Christmas)! Have never been to Colorado.

*Plans: Not sure what our plans are yet, but likely will be walking around, hiking, dining out at restaurants, grab drinks, hanging out, etc)

*GOAL(s):

• Be as warm as possible (seriously though, I am always cold. Have some versatility and not wear same outfit everyday
• Need a nicer outfit for Dinner/Going out And Christmas Day

*Weather: -Average High: 40F -Average Low: 19F

*Packing List (so far):

• Obermeyer ski jacket
• Patagonia nano jacket
• Patagonia long sleeve zip up sweater
• long sleeve shirts
• short sleeve t's
• pajamas
• wool sweater (nicer one for going out)
• Sweatpants
• Lululemon yoga pants
• Levi wedgie jeans
• socks/bras/panties
• gloves
• beanie
• wool socks
• Sorel boots (for hiking)
• running shoes (will wear on airplane)
• Doc Martens (want them for going out and they will fit)
• toiletries, meds, etc

What else you would recommend bringing?

*Also would love ANY recommendations for Dining/Bars, shops, things to do, etc.?

Thank you! :)

Hi everyone, I'll be studying abroad in Europe for about 5 months. There will also be a fair amount of local traveling. I'm looking for a backpack that fits as a personal item for most airlines. Something that would work with RyanAir and other budget airlines especially. I'm also flying United internationally. I've been looking at the Beis Expandable Backpack or the CalPak Terra 26L (Ik this one is a little big but was wondering if I could squeeze it into the sizers?) Any recs are appreciated!

Heading to Japan in a couple of months. Thinking of packing a small and lightweight selfie stick that doubles as a tripod for my iPhone 15. Want it to be compact and lightweight. Prefer to spend $20-30 max. Have you used one and liked it enough to recommend? I’m not sure how much I will use a selfie stick to get pics of my husband and I (I’m sort of self-conscious about using one since I never have before). A tripod would help with taking pics of us before we go out to dinner, etc. I’m comfortable using the timer on the phone photo app so I don’t necessarily need remote control capabilities. Thanks for sharing thoughts/suggestions.

I'm interested in Cadence's new toiletry bag, The Parcel, specifically because it acts as a tray you can reach into, and stand things up in, and is TSA compliant (and tougher than a ziploc). Another item is Parallelle's Small Traveler, a small bag that you can stand up items and organize in a way that makes sense to me (not TSA compliant, so would still need a clear bag, too). My current setup is a quart ziploc and the Sea to Summit small or large hanging bag, and I find I end up organizing all of my stuff on a counter or dresser top. Hanging bags have their benefits, but it's not my preferred workflow. I'd like to keep all of my stuff contained and easily accessible on counters. I know I may have to compromise in some way, but right now I'm just researching these two bags.

I've been looking for reviews that either aren't on their website or aren't otherwise overtly biased, and coming up blank. I'm not sure if that's because it's a new product, or they control reviews tightly. Has anyone used either and can provide feedback? I don't use a lot of makeup, but I do have enough of a routine that I'd like to get it more organized. I'm trying to balance weight/bulk increase with these new bags, and the mental health benefits of better organization.

ETA: travel is primarily in the Americas, UK, and Europe

Mostly visiting family, but I expect the whole range of activities from lounging around the house to holiday parties and from and from walking around all day to zoom meetings for work.

I realize the silver boots are somewhat unconventional, especially for New England, but I want at least one more “fancy” shoe that is still winter weather appropriate, and they are what I have.

If anyone sees an obvious oversight or mistake, please let me know!

Size 16-ish. Will be spending 2 weeks in 90 degree humid weather. My style is very casual. Not a fan of shorts, but dresses and skirts are okay. I don’t hate the heat, but I don’t like sweat stains and looking like a drowned rat. Hoping to find clothes/colors that minimize the noticeable sweat.

Hi! I'm 5'3 with a kind of pathetic frame lol.

I've read that the 35L can feel too large on women at around 5'5? I do think the 35L is able to put away a lot of stuff for it's size but I've only really seen more male dominated reviews so I'm unsure if my perception is a little off, and that a 28L would be more suitable? I'm just worried the 28L won't be able to tuck away all my (decanted) makeup and other toiletries (perhaps a dress too). I also really like the level of built in organisation within the Cotopaxi Allpa but if you have any recommendations for a bag that's just as good (potentially cheaper too) I'd love to read them :D.

edit: I plan on packing for 2 weeks

Thank you so much!!

At home I sleep with two fans on and they have this wonderfully deep sound. I'm trying to find that in a portable white noise machine but most I've seen have really trebley higher sounds. I'm looking some something that can have the bassy depth of sound my big box fan has. Does that exist?