Sharing ONE backpack for a two-week trip

Maurice Moves
Maurice Moves
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Published 2023-10-22
After my mom was unfortunately hit by a car while walking, her surgery and still-continuing recovery have revealed that her mobility has decreased forever, but I still wanted to celebrate her retirement by checking off one of her bucket-list: visiting Switzerland. With her challenges in movement, I would be her mule; her sherpa lol, and carry EVERYTHING for both of us, so in this video, I share how TWO people travel with just ONE bag comfortably... one single carry-on and two personal items - no checked luggage to slow us down.

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0:00 - Intro

0:36 - One-Bag Travel Bag
For the 13 day trip, I tested a pre-production 45-liter version, and they are now finally available:

👉🔗 Pakt Travel Backpack V2 - 45L: shrsl.com/49vif
Both the 35L and 45L are compliant with international (and domestic) carry-on size regulations.


1:09 - Clothing for Two
Clothes are, by FAR, what cause most people to WAY overpack. Before 2016, I chose fast-dry clothes and learned how to hand-wash correctly, but as an original backer of Unbound Merino's crowdfunding campaign 8 years ago, I've never looked back.
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👕 CLOTHES I BROUGHT FOR THIS TRIP:
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🔗 Unbound Merino Tencel-Blend Joggers: shrsl.com/49vio
🔗 Merino Crew Nech T-Shirt: shrsl.com/49vip
🔗 Unbound Travel Hoodie: shrsl.com/49vis
🔗 Merino Button-Up Shirt: shrsl.com/49viu
🔗 Unbound Travel Pants: shrsl.com/49viv

I couldn't find the exact same Uniqlo Shirt nor the Nike Shorts I use as sleepwear since those are both more than 3 years old.
🔗 Cipway Compression Packing Cubes on Amazon: amzn.to/45EqxI8

2:28 - Clothing for Mom

As mom is still recovering from surgery and her mobility is tremendously limited, comfort was the primary consideration for her.
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👚 CLOTHES MOM BROUGHT FOR THIS TRIP:
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🔗 Unbound Women's Leggings: shrsl.com/49vj5
🔗 Unbound Women's Crew Neck T-Shirt: shrsl.com/49vj7

My mom didn't want to use a packing cube, and for her socks and undergarments, you saw in the video that she just used a random drawstring bag she had lying around at her place. This is a testament that the tools YOU choose to use don't need to be travel-specific, as long as they work for you. I know a few folks who use large ziplock bags to pack their clothes.


3:30 - My Socks & Undies
🔗 Fruit of the Loom "Dual Defence" socks on Amazon: amzn.to/3tPtfgr
🔗 Hanes Longer-Leg Tencel Boxer-Briefs on Amazon: amzn.to/3SgpYRs
🔗 Pakt Windowed Packing Cubes: shrsl.com/49vjf


3:57 - Tech and Gadgets
🔗 Nitecore NB10000 Power Bank on Amazon: amzn.to/46XE7qR
🔗 Alpaka Admin Pouch: glnk.io/90jr/mauricemoves
👇Limited Time 15% OFF Discount Code SITEWIDE on Alpaka:
✅ MAURICEHOLIDAY15
🔗 EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter on Amazon: amzn.to/3Q88Omp
👆 The one in the video is a much older version - this new one is modernized with USB Type-C
🔗 VINTAR Europe-Only Travel Adapter on Amazon: amzn.to/3FpLADu


5:10 - Hygiene
🔗 AER Travel Kit 2: shrsl.com/49vjm
🔗 Alpaka Go Sling Mini: glnk.io/90jr/mauricemoves
👇Limited Time 15% OFF Discount Code SITEWIDE on Alpaka:
✅ MAURICEHOLIDAY15
🔗 Dr. Scholl's Odor-X Foot Powder on Amazon: amzn.to/407K4iL
Video I mentioned:    • How to travel with just one bag (& ze...  


6:38 - Support
🔗 Alpaka Utlity Pouch: glnk.io/90jr/mauricemoves
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🔗 Crep-Protect Sneaker Wipes on Amazon: amzn.to/3MbhKXk


8:27 - Everyday Carry Bag
I TYPICALLY just bring a small travel sling, but for this trip, since I brought my camera and wanted to be able to quickly take pics for my mom as she checked off her decades-long bucket-list item, I brought a larger sling that could fit my camera.

🔗 Alpaka Bravo Sling Max: glnk.io/90jr/mauricemoves
👇Limited Time 15% OFF Discount Code SITEWIDE on Alpaka:
✅ MAURICEHOLIDAY15

The small grey sling shown in the video is the AER Day Sling 3:
🔗 AER Day Sling 3: shrsl.com/49vjs

#Travel #OneBagTravel #CarryOnOnly

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All Comments (21)
  • @Kiki-D-Kimono
    You traveled for 2 weeks with 2 outfits? This takes minimalism to a new level.
  • @SeaNicStudios
    I just now discovered you and my biggest take away is that your mom is so very blessed to have you as a son. On the other hand, you seem to be very blessed having her as your mom.
  • @sharonaleep
    OK seriously I have watched several of your videos. Because I and my two teenagers want to be one bag travelers. But now I’m hooked on you! Because you carried your mother things! You, my friend, I have a new respect for you! Thank you so much for showing the world how to treat mothers❤
  • @loridoyle3591
    Hope your mom’s recovery is going well. I recently traveled from San Diego to Paris for a 7 night stay and, using things I’ve learned from your channel, I just had a backpack and a small waist pack that fit under my lightweight jacket. Even buying souvenirs, I returned home with plenty of room in my bag. I’m in my 60’s so everything had to be lightweight. While I never check luggage, I used to pull a rolling bag. Not now! Thanks for your helpful videos! Hope you, mom and your sis had a great trip. 👍🏽
  • @mxmus08
    Shout out to Mum for surviving and hopefully thriving in her recovery. Prayers for momma.
  • @ropro9817
    Generally, I agree, traveling with only carry on luggage is the way to go since there's less time wasted on both the departure and arrival side of your trip. However, recently, I was forced to check my carry on luggage due to an overbooked flight and honestly, it was quite liberating. Zero stress about trying to board ASAP within my zone so that I could find an empty space in the overhead storage. And when I went to pickup my luggage, it was the first one out since it was likely loaded last. Not a bad experience once in a while. 😄
  • @footpath0592
    The real challenge nowadays is travelling with only the bag you can place under your seat on a plane.
  • @Kandyman736
    Prayers for your mother. It's awesome you went traveling with her.
  • @barryw8174
    His boooo to his sister for her large luggage was classic!!!😂😊
  • @terencemorrissey4413
    The Pakt 45L exceeds the standard carry on length of 21.5-22 inches, it is 23 inches long.
  • @Galmatic
    Long time viewer, great video as always, cheers to mum! Enjoy retirement!
  • @timmyvega1101
    The consistency of useful suggestions in your videos are appreciated! Thanks and keep it up!
  • @sarahmckenzie3929
    I’m sorry to hear about your mom’s accident! I hope her recovery is going well and that she’ll be healed soon 💕
  • @JaKi052
    Nice video. Hope your Mom is doing better. Wish her a speedy and full recovery.
  • @ropro9817
    Maurice, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother! I hope she recovers soon and isn't in too much pain! 🙏 You're a good son for taking care of her! ❤
  • @ThorSkin69
    I love that you’ve travelled with your mum, hope she is well. I can’t wait to do the same, have done a few trips with my parents and they are priceless memories. Nice job on packing lite!