But where is the discount code for Peak Design? 🤠 I hope you at least have an affiliate link!

I'm curious what the wife's bag looks like though 😆

@@MaybeKristin My wife didn’t make a video this time but she packs like this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aqxxlKRlzs_Tcp8.htmlsi=0S3z0stFY81eZZtu How we packed for our toddler here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbGZqtB_rZenlZ8.htmlsi=pmQOC4MEjV1H1OrI

@@awaytogether super impressive!! I’ll be watching Allie’s video another time or three for inspiration! 👏🏻

I agree concerning the tripod. You can never predict when one of these security guys will decide to be an idiot. My wife had to surrender some telescoping trekking poles on a flight to Alaska, despite the fact that they would have bent like a wet noodle if you ever hit anyone with them. These days, I just wouldn't chance taking a tripod like that in cabin luggage.

The size and weight limits to fly inside in Europe for almost every carrier require you to stick with a 30lt bag. If you are exceeding 10kg (many 7-8 kg) they will snatch your bag at the gate and check it in. Fortunately at no additional charge (in most cases).

Correct

Every video is about merino wool 😂

​ Does this fall into a 20-21" carryon luggage or a duffel? @@tomstock9546

Enjoy your trip! I always hit Malaga in lieu of Marbella and if you've never been to Mijas swing by, that's a great town too!

Yup. 1 thing I like about Rick Steve's luggage is that they designed their backpack to be as light as possible while still durable. I hate this current trend of always having a laptop compartment in backpacks - I never take my laptop on holidays so that's just extra weight imo

Likewise, Alan! What a great surprise. Nice to meet in real life! Hope you and your family had an amazing trip.

Thanks for watching! She didn’t make a vid this time but this is how she packs for Europe: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aqxxlKRlzs_Tcp8.htmlsi=0S3z0stFY81eZZtu

If you're not doing a multi-climate trip then it's pretty easy. It's only when you have to pack for many climate changes that it gets truly challenging (not so much bcos of clothing but shoes - and they take up a lot more space than clothes)

My vlogging gear used to be a simple Canon PowerShot but I still knew Peak Design from living in San Francisco from their Kickstarter days. I still travel with the the backpack and even the duffle depending on the type of trip. The PD medium packing cube is my go-to for nearly every trip even though I have an entire arsenal from Thule to Patagonia!

I'd recommend you look at Wolters World for some of the videos they do on travelling with kids in Europe (they've travelled and lived in Europe while raising their kids). Lots of good advice

They have plenty of videos on esims - that's how I found this channel. (Or maybe they have articles, I can't remember; I do know that's how I found this channel). But I suggest doing your own research cos you'll probably find something that best suits the specific needs of your trip. That's been my experience anyway. I'll find a package that best suits the regions I'm going, length of trip + the amount of data I need then read reviews (or watch) to determine reliability and coverage. You may find yourself choosing an unpopular option (I did and worked well). So don't be afraid to consider all options. Just make sure you do your research

Just remember that even a 40L bag isn't personal item for the cheap airlines in Europe (and many don't have a carry on option, or charge thru the nose for that). Make sure you buy a bag to fit all your flights (and don't forget weight restrictions)

I live in Europe and call tell you that European airlines do have size and weight limits for carry-on and personal item luggage. Especially budget airlines are quite strict. But more and more full service airlines are also introducing more strict requirement regarding carry-on and personal item luggage.

This is how my wife and I packed for 6 months of full-time travel back in the day. We used the Monos Carry On Plus (technically too large for international) and each had personal item sized backpacks (I used a Peak Design 20L backpack, she used one by everlane). I like the Monos Carry On or Level8 Carry On for hardsided, and the Briggs&Riley ZDX International Carry On for softsided luggage. I've got links for all of these, and can get you a discount on the LEVEL8. They are affiliate links, no pressure from me. - MONOS: shrsl.com/47dbp - LEVEL8: bit.ly/level8carryon (Use code "awaytogether" for an extra 10% off your order) - BRIGGS&RILEY: bit.ly/briggsZDXcarryon - Peak Design 20L backpack: peak-design.pxf.io/q4AbQn Videos where I explain various pieces of this: - Everything we packed for full-time travel: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ma2djLx91NKoZXU.html - Breakdowns of Hardside bags: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/graXYLtlpuC9do0.html - Breakdowns of Softside bags: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gNJmmbumvM7Yk5c.html - A 'dated' but useful Europe Packing video where I explain this two bag strategy: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iNWDa7CWxsvNln0.html

Happened to me flying inter Europe last year. My bag was too heavy so I had to pull my day back. I also had a flight where a nice lady just let me through even though it was heavy. It depends on who checks it. In US they don’t check the weight

I know this is practically unheard of these days but 🤯 you don't have to use packing cubes. I use small delicates laundry bags for undies, sox, thermals etc then just roll the rest of my clothing and find room. On a cruise this seems an even better alternative (vs backpacking like I do) cos you get to unpack once you get into your cabin (not usually viable when you're constantly on the move)

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My wife and I each carried this exact bag with us for our 21 day trip to France and Italy, having just returned a week ago. These were our only bags. I had this thing stuffed to the brim using packing cubes and found the shoulder straps are terribly uncomfortable when it's packed full. The entire stow-away straps and waist belt are just terrible and need to go. The rest of the bag is amazing and I love it, but the amount of times we both cursed the straps was a clear indication neither of us enjoyed carrying the bag due entirely to the straps. Since coming home I started experimenting and I think if we had been going for 14 days we could have eliminated some weight and that would have made a big difference to the overall comfort of the bag, but the straps are still way too thin and uncomfortable. I'm 6'1" and my wife is 5'8" and for my body the waist harness is completely useless. I would have rather it not even been included - we tried using it several times and it was just a total bust. I've been tempted to cut it out as it provides no value which is so annoying. I digress. Regarding your specific question, we had 3 instances where the bag did not quite fit overhead. The first was on our Air-france flight from Paris to Italy - because mine was so stuffed (not extended, just stuffed full) I was about a quarter of an inch from it fitting into the overhead bin. I was able to make it fit by pulling out a sweater that I had folded flat and that gave it just enough space to cram it overhead. My wife's bag was not as stuffed as mine and hers fit in that instance fine. The second "not-a-chance" fit was on a standard tour bus we took traveling between destinations. We took several Flixbus buses and the bags will not fit overhead in these buses so we had to store it under the bus in the general storage. It survived the trips without incident. We took several trains and I was surprised to find that on the Trentalia trains we took the bag fit fine overhead but on a couple of others it did not and we ended up having to put them in our laps. Regarding your section question - no there's no method to convert the straps to a shoulder bag type carry position. There are 3 handles that you can use to grip it so that you can attempt to carry it, but honestly they were as useless as the straps, with my hands killing me from trying to carry the thing in this manner. Since we got back everyone keeps asking what was our favorite and least favorite thing about the trip and the answer that keeps coming back up for us is that we liked this specific backpack the least due to how uncomfortable the straps are.

In the packs normal state it’s 35 litres. When you open the extender zips to put into its largest size it’s 45l.

@@bryangarmon Awesome. TY very much for talking the time to respond--exceptionally helpful.

Yes the zippers can be folded to the inside and connected in a way that prevents them from being accessed from the outside so they are lockable.

Personally I don't know why people bother taking drones to Europe (apart from the weight + space issues) what with the extreme usage restrictions they have. I'd recommend drone users research that extensively for the sites they plan to visit before they start trying to figure out how they intend to carry it (just bcos you can get it thru customs doesn't mean you can fly it *cough* useless paperweight)

Closest we have at the moment is this one! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nbSRgaqjs8u3hnk.html

Yes, I always check out route options from train to hotel to see how walkable it is and if I can make it a scenic route if possible. 1 of the advantages of travelling light (although having a plan B in case of torrential rain isn't a bad idea I've learned)

Thanks for the heads up - fixed!

Wow sorry that's no fun

I've had similar experiences with other travel gear I've wanted to purchase. Very frustrating

He did cover this in another video, but basically they don't believe in carrying stuff unless they know they will definitely need it. I agree with that but, I will say, carrying a scarf (sarong, Pashmina, whatever) is a great accessory cos multiple uses (including a towel if needed)

It’s an excellent company; I love their lifetime warranty. I got a second-hand one, and recently, the zip waterproof cover started peeling off. I contacted them, and I got a new replacement without paying anything. They said I could give the old one to my friend or family members, but the old one cannot resell it. For me, it's like I spent $250 on two excellent backpacks.

It's not a small investment for sure

Can't imagine carrying it without a decent hip belt. Looks a tad harsh on the shoulders.

@@eladbari Yep, and with a 7kg limit on a lot of airlines you have 1/3 of the limit just in the bag.

​@@eladbariI've traveled the world with this bag and it's actually very comfortable. I was skeptical in the beginning because of the design of the shoulder straps there are no load lifters but I don't load lifters on this bag!

Consummate travelers like myself have more than just one bag for one bag travel and I've traveled with this bag but never in regions where I'm going to be taking Ryanair or any other budget airline. At the other end of the spectrum from this bag my favorite lightweight carry-on is Cabin Zero because it literally weighs practically nothing and is fantastic especially for summer clothes. For winter I have to go a little bigger. This bag is fantastic when you do not need to weigh your bags!

​@@IntriguedLioness You nailed it. If you know an airline will weigh your bag, they will check this bag because it likely will be over their weight limits. I have the 30L version and run into the same issues. If you are packing it out heavy like him, you might want to spare your back the sweat and load and just get a roller bag.

I’m not a youtuber and take camera gear with me 🤷🏻‍♀️

Maybe YOU don’t, but many do.

@@chigirl6391 Ok, what is your point? That .000001 percent of travels take camera gear?

@@karenkinsey3336 .000001 percent of travelers isn't many. Also, an iPhone doesn't count as camera gear...

@@RK-um9tu I said my point. It was super clear. You seem really angry about this topic 😶‍🌫️ Like maybe take a breath and remember how beautiful this life is and how lucky we are to be living it. I think you’ll feel better after 🙂