Packing Carry On Only for Europe Travel (Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe)

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Regarding laundry: I made my first overseas trip in 2023 and I needed to wash my clothes. (I hadn't planned on it but i needed to). I was in Paris and there was a laundromat a block away from my hotel. It was inexpensive and only took 90 minutes. The washer was 30 minutes and the drier was 40 minutes- and the extra time in there is because I needed to get detergent and figure out how to use the facility. 90 minutes to read a book, chat with locals and other tourists in the laundromat, and then i had clean clothes fro the rest of my stay. It's not a big deal.

I love that people have addressed the issue of weighed carry on, as an Australian/New Zealander I always find it so discouraging when watching these type of videos a lot of which are US based travel enthusiasts who will VLOG how they can pack ALL the things in carry on without mentioning once the weight restrictions because it doesn't seem to apply with US carriers. As us fellow Aussies know, our carriers will often weigh our carry on and make people pay and check it into cargo if you are overweight, have seen people scrambling many a time when been caught out with overweight carry on deciding what they can throw in the trash and leave behind 😮

Excellent video! I love the tips you present. I recommend putting your footwear in a plastic bag before packing them in your suitcase/bag. The bottom of your shoes/sandals touch all kinds of surfaces, including public bathrooms and dirty streets. A grocery bag will shield your clothes from whatever you stepped on.

For someone who travels internationally frequently on planes (large and small) the 1st STEP is to know: A0) Does the airline place a weight restriction on what you bring on the plane (by bag or combined bags)? A1) Will my bag(s) be weighed at the gate? A2) Does the airline cite specific measurement restrictions on an overhead and/or underseat bag? A3) Is there a fee structure for bringing a carry-on bag on the plane? While this may not always hold true, MOST airlines are moving to the 7kg (15 lbs) weight limit for the COMBINED bags one brings on the plane therefore, you may want to invest in an inexpensive expandable bag (not expanded for underseat, expanded for overhead use) around 0.907 kg or 2 lbs unpacked. NOTE: Bring a packable bag/tote with you and keep it in your pocket should the gate REQUIRE you to gate-check your carry-on due to a flight being full. You can then x-fer items you must keep with you (electronics, jewelry, passports, customs documents, etc.) at all times - plan for this contingency as if happens more often than not. 2nd STEP - Contact the Places You Will Be Lodging as they can tell you exactly what they provide for a) bathing (soap, shampoo, conditioner, umbrellas, etc.), b) laundry, c) and other needs (tissues). What the lodging does not provide, you can ask about a store close by should you choose to buy small sizes of things you might need upon arrival. Remember, most international long haul flights usually provide amenity kits (you can always ask for a 2nd kit). 3rd STEP Purchase an inexpensive packable bag to carry in your pocket or coat. Once you arrive on the plane, all the things you carry on your person (phone, headphones, keys, water bottle. etc. can be placed in the packable bag leaving more available space in your primary bag. Bring a pocket size portable scale on your trip as you DO NOT want to get to the airport to realize your bag is too heavy upon return as it may cost you $$$$. Hope these tips help.

Omg I totally agree with keeping toiletries in the personal item bag! I would usually keep my second pair of shoes, electronics, and possibly one outfit in there too. That way, my carry on is mostly clothes and lighter for when I have to haul it above my head on the plane.

Not that we don’t love Nick, but it’s nice to see you on here for a change! One day I hope I’m as efficient as you at packing! ✅🙌🏼

I always use panty liners and light weight nylon or silk camies. The liners get tossed each day and the camies are easily washed with Eucalon hand wash laundry product. I wash them while I teak a shower. They don't need rinsing with the Eucalon. Two camies are just fine, I alternate them and they dry easily over night.

When I go to Europe, my favourite things to do are operas, ballets, and concerts. You have to wear something nice. I like a long squashable dress and a pair of ballet flats. I’m not big on jewelry. What little I have is very expensive and I don’t want to worry about it.

Yay Allie!! Been waiting to hear from you regarding what you pack. You and Nik do an amazing job with your channel. Thank you for all your amazing content! This video is bomb!

You and Nik are my favorite travel vloggers. Thank you for the excellent content. Because of you, my husband and I will be doing three months overseas with just the Monos carry-on suitcase and a backpack (for each of us). We can't wait to pack! I have also assigned your videos to my study-abroad students. They will be quizzed on the content next month, and I bought packing accessories as prizes for them.

I have been a packing light follower for several years. All these tips have been on the web for at least five years or more. Remember that shorts and tank tops are not allowed in Italy for many tourist stops. Many wardrobe choices in packing light blogs are geared for 20 or 30-somethings. As an over-70 traveler, including a couple multi-day hikes, my packing list is a bit different.

I’d love to see how you pack for a trip to Australia and/or New Zealand when carryon luggage is limited to 15 pounds.

Great video, except I MUST put shoes in a bag (can be just a plastic grocery bag). Shoes get dirty with who knows what and need to NOT touch my other things. But excellent content. Thank you.

New viewer here. Great video. Just one suggestion. Packing a change of clothes in your personal item bag in case you have to check your carry on and it gets lost.

I traveled five weeks in Eastern Europe last summer with a carry on. I washed clothes along the way as most items were quick dry. It was a hot summer so no need for heavy jeans or jacket. I always carry basic first aid items and a Covid test, just in case. Headlamp, iPad mini. The lighter, the better.

Strategic packaging and thinking about what you will actually use is a good way of finding off what ifs that leads to over packing.

Thank you this was so helpful! Im so anxious about the packing

Glad to have found your channel from a different video! Thank you for sharing these tips!

We puzzle-packing for our first carry-on-only, trip to Portugal in April. Thanks for the Great tips!