How to Pack a Personal Item: 5 Minimalist Packing Tips

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@craigo2142 4 ай бұрын

Nice to see someone who uses things most people can afford. 300$ backpacks, expensive packing cubes, tech pouches. I guess they push those expensive items, and they may be better quality if you can afford them, so they can earn money with the link. Thanks

@NomadicIslanders 4 ай бұрын

You can always buy the cheaper version. As a full-time traveller, I can tell you, the more expensive bags hold up a lot better. Or you’ll be buying a new bag ever 6 months which adds up! Also, your bag breaking on you on a long travel day is very annoying. But if you don’t travel often, please look for a brand you can afford. Just know it probably won’t last you for years to come because these quick and cheaply made items these days fall apart FAST

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

I completely agree! I always watch those videos and then find out it’s a $300 backpack I can’t afford and think who actually buys this???? Lol I’m all about the budget items, so I’m glad you agree! Thanks for watching :)

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

It definitely depends on the bag! My mountaintop 40L was $30 and I’ve been using it since 2018!! So I definitely am not an advocate for more expensive = better. Just depends on the person & their budget/lifestyle :)

@lilfeet66 2 ай бұрын

Yep and the prices of the Merino wool clothing that everyone advertises now. It’s ridiculous! If I m traveling with a carry on I obviously want to save money!

@nancygraham8940 4 ай бұрын

I went to Russia and my luggage went to Lima. I had to do 10 days with a back pack. I had a change of underwear and a second set of socks. Extra t shirt. I washed underwear nightly in the sink. I used the liquid soap in the shower for EVERYTHING, laundry, shampoo and body wash. It can be done!!

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

Amazing story!!! Thanks for sharing. I think something like that shows you how much you really don’t need when you’re traveling!

@jooky5 4 ай бұрын

Looks like a well built and reasonably priced bag. Would like to see a revisit/long term review of it

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

That’s a great idea actually, I’ll add that to my list to do towards the end of the year!

@katherineandini5962 4 ай бұрын

I also went to Copenhagen last spring with just a personal item! Brought my 15in Kånken laptop bag with me, just without any laptop. I packed only 1 trench coat to wear everyday, 1 pair of shoes & reasonable amount of clothes that go well with each other. Still could fit a packable raincoat (I’m not an umbrella person 😅)

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

Amazing I love that! And so worth it cuz Copenhagen was AMAZING!

@gerryz1839 4 ай бұрын

Great advice! Also, avail yourself of pockets in jackets and coats! Slip in a tablet, a laptop, or even a compression pouch. You don't have to look like a kangaroo, but there is some valuable flight accessible storage space. 😊

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

So true actually! I’ve done that a few times when RyanAir checks my bag at the gate, I just start throwing on layers and adding things to my pockets….😂

@elenaorozco5254 5 ай бұрын

I don't travel to much, but when I do, I want to keep it simple and I ended up with more than two backpacks. I usually pack some snacks as well. Thanks for your hacks!!!👍

@SheRunTheWorld 5 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! So glad you found them helpful 🤗

@lbunnygordon1133 4 ай бұрын

Yes me too aiming for a 30 l plus per item of 25l both weigh together 1 kg so quite good for longterm travel as need to factor in meds etc and winter summer clothes..

@AnnieGill7 3 ай бұрын

Wow, your clothing/pajamas were really well thought out! You covered everything in your video. Including the packing. I hope you had a wonderful trip! Thank you so much :-)

@SheRunTheWorld 3 ай бұрын

Aw thanks so much, I’m glad you found the video helpful! I had an amazing weekend in Copenhagen, thanks for asking!! :)

@margagomezcomedy 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I just ordered that back pack

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy :)

@MindfulMidLifeTravel 4 ай бұрын

We are packing Carry on only on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Super tiny size & weight restrictions. Great tips video!

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

Oh I’ve never flown TAP AIR! I’ll have the check them out. Thanks so much for watching :)

@cocomuhly 3 ай бұрын

New subscriber! Girl, you are living my dream that I’m working on living! You are an amazing young lady. Keep doing you and may God Bless you and keep you safe on your travels. ❤

@SheRunTheWorld 3 ай бұрын

Aw thank you so much, that means a lot!❤️❤️

@kirrus4781 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the tips 🙂👍

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad you found them helpful 🤗

@tessaknoblauch4498 4 ай бұрын

@SheRuntheWorld which bag is this? Please link it.

@JoeGillian0 2 ай бұрын

All the best tips in one single short vidéo. Well done :)

@SheRunTheWorld 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it :)

@daffodilssnapdragons6388 22 күн бұрын

I just purchased that backpack! And then came across your video after. It looks like it's going to work great. Thank you!❤

@SheRunTheWorld 22 күн бұрын

Yay! You’re welcome! I’ve used in on so many trips since this video, and it’s worked so well. Absolutely love it😍

@TravelingToday-yu9gv Ай бұрын

Great video! It's so nice to see someone packing for a cold climate with real clothing that is bulky! You might look at a folding hairbruch with collapsible bristles to save a bit more space but still have an almost normal size brush. Thanks again!

@SheRunTheWorld Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, glad you found it helpful! Yeah true, I have looked into those - thanks for the tip :)

@Stllno 4 ай бұрын

The best and most realistic / authentic packing advice I have seen on KZfaq! That is a really great and versatile bag too! Presume that was a carry-on bag to be stowed in the overhead locker. How did you go with the weight limit? 7kg max?

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

Wow thank you so much- what a compliment! It’s an amazing bag for the price. And it was a personal item that I put under the seat by my feet. It’s actually very small, so it fit no problem and barely weighed anything!

@tcad1190 13 күн бұрын

Subscribed! Loved that you're using a £30 bag instead of the expensive ones other KZfaqrs use. An inexpensive bag can still go a long way as long as you don't abuse it in my experience ❤

@SheRunTheWorld 13 күн бұрын

Aw thank you! Ya I kept watching videos and everyone was using $200+ bags that I couldn’t afford so I was determined to find one! I completely agree, I’m all about the budget options to make travel affordable :)

@baskervillebee6097 Ай бұрын

If you have a regular everything-in-the- top backpack, get a set of 4 long narrow rectangular packing cubes. They slide in side by side. You can slide out one bag to get what you want instead of digging through everything to get something on the bottom.

@SheRunTheWorld Ай бұрын

Yes that’s perfect! Great tip!!

@LadyOfRain1 4 ай бұрын

This was the problem I had traveling last summer. Was the first time traveling on Aer Lingus and the personal item backpack I had used on SO many other airlines was too big to fit their specs. It is also smaller by a couple inches than the specs you just gave for Ryanair and they are both from Ireland!

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

I had no idea Aer Lingus was even smaller than Ryan Air with their dimensions how crazy! There’s plenty of room under the seats for bigger bags, it’s very annoying that they do that!!

@LadyOfRain1 4 ай бұрын

@@SheRunTheWorld Even with sticking to their dimension criteria, I ended up in a seat with one of the electrical boxes and had to squeeze it. I couldn't find one at ANY stores locally (looked in sm biz AND Big Box stores) then no luck with Amazon...the only place I could find one that fit the dimensions ended up being Temu! What a pain!!

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

@@LadyOfRain1 wow that is crazy!! Such a pain! I’m glad it all worked out tho

@truepeacenik 4 ай бұрын

Flat pack bottles stay flat. Their advantage is you can fill them without bulging. I have one for lotion, and one with an oil for my hair and skin. I got some generic version on that giant online retailer, and the kit had so many that I’ll never need more. And I paid less than $20.

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

Exactly! That’s why I like the flat ones!

@TessaOswin 2 ай бұрын

I find compression packing cube don’t particularly help me get more in my bag, however they are amazing to be able to use the rucksack as a day bag once you get there as long as you have a safe place to put them. I have a case I use for my full size toothbrush and just pack it separate from the wash bag cos I’ve broken folding ones.

@SheRunTheWorld 2 ай бұрын

I find it mostly helps with making my bag smaller, which is really nice for the budget European flights that are strict on bag dimensions!! But yes definitely nice to be able to use the bag for day use too :)

@juliebernatowicz7873 3 ай бұрын

Awesome tips! Do you have links for the oacking cubes and electronics organizer?

@SheRunTheWorld 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yes my Amazon store front link is in the description, you can find them on there :)

@national_bread 3 ай бұрын

This was really helpful, thank you! Im curious if you take any make up travelling at all? My concern is my make up takes up a fair bit of my toiletry bag, haha

@SheRunTheWorld 3 ай бұрын

For this trip I didn’t, as it was just the weekend and it was freezing! But when I head to Portugal in a few weeks I will be- but I’m very minimal. I’ll just bring mascara and my tinted moisturizer probably!! It’s hard to make it all fit with that small ziploc bag allowance 😂

@veronicasturniolo3681 3 ай бұрын

Right now I only need to travel between my parents home in Italy and my own apartment in cph. How the heck I always end up overpacked?! I don’t need toiletries, I only need few clothes for a couple of days, not even underwear, I have double back home. YET, I carry so much shit… and obvs, don’t i buy food and more stuff back home?! 🤦‍♀️ I need to learn the art of minimalism

@SheRunTheWorld 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha minimalism is a hard skill to learn! It took me forever to realize I don’t need as much stuff as I thought, and now I love not having a ton of stuff with me! It’s freeing!

@galelascala105 3 ай бұрын

I use ziplock bags and squeeze the air out. Maybe this is a weird question but could you have less bulky sleeping clothing and just use and extra blanket at the hotel? I guess it's because I sleep in very lightweight jammies, even in winter. The bag looks great, and good price.

@SheRunTheWorld 3 ай бұрын

You definitely could, but I always sleep in hostels and expect the bare minimum from them😂 so I didn’t want to be cold! And yeah it’s a really nice bag especially for the price!

@galelascala105 3 ай бұрын

@@SheRunTheWorld gotcha. I forgot you mentioned hostels. I haven't stayed at one of those since I was a teenager. The first one I ever stayed at in Belgium had bedbugs crawling all over the bed so I slept on the floor ..lol

@JuicedupGorilla 4 ай бұрын

New sub here. Keep it up! Would you recommend the decathlon bags?

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

Aw thanks so much! I honestly haven’t used the decathalon bags, so I couldn’t give you a rec I’m sorry!!

@doloresfuertes6677 3 ай бұрын

Hello! The compression packing cubes compress only the perimeter of the cube, making it rounder - more difficult to fit in the luggage. It is my experience.

@SheRunTheWorld 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@tessaknoblauch4498 4 ай бұрын

@sheruntheworld Please link the backpack you used in the video.

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

I’ve added it to my storefront now!! Sorry about that: www.amazon.com/dp/B0B426KSXP?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsherunth-20&creativeASIN=B0B426KSXP&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.Z1888R7D5I49&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_asin

@roninkay 4 ай бұрын

you can also get clear vacuum bags that actually don't need the vacuum. it compresses down even further, about 2/3 of the space, for about $10 from target.

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

Amazing tip thanks for sharing! Wish we had Target in London 😭 I’ll have to try and find them elsewhere!

@ashleys4263 Ай бұрын

I have a slightly bigger version of that bag that I plan on using as my “carry on”. But also good for trains and such. I just don’t want to roll a suitcase around on cobblestone or look like tourist. Trying not to get targeted for a pick pocket situation during my solo travels.

@SheRunTheWorld Ай бұрын

Very cool! Ya if it’s your carry on (not personal item) it should be ok! Yeah having a rolling bag isn’t great, especially in Europe

@ellisonjames2624 4 ай бұрын

I would love the link for the phone power bank. Thanks

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

Sorry about that, it’s in my store now (link in description) or here’s the power bank directly: www.amazon.com/dp/B07WPSQS8C?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsherunth-20&creativeASIN=B07WPSQS8C&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.Z1888R7D5I49&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_asin

@ellisonjames2624 4 ай бұрын

wow, that was fast. Thanks @@SheRunTheWorld

@hummingbird1622 4 ай бұрын

Hi. What compression bags did you order from Amazon? Thanks!

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

Hi! It’s in my storefront, the link is in my description. But here it is directly too: www.amazon.com/dp/B083FWKBHV?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsherunth-20&creativeASIN=B083FWKBHV&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.Z1888R7D5I49&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_asin

@hummingbird1622 4 ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@Better_ND_Travel 4 ай бұрын

Assume you’ve already gone … was your departure airport ok with the zip bag or did they make you move liquids to a plastic ziplock style? That’s was my experience on a recent trip out of the UK!

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

Yes! I live in the UK and they’re really strict about the liquids in a plastic bag, so I always bring mine to the airport and swap them out!

@ghluvs4eva95 4 ай бұрын

Would you mind sharing the brand of toiletry bottles you have?

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

Of course! They are in my store linked in the description 🤗 here are the flat bottles I showed in the video: www.amazon.com/dp/B083XGBT96?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsherunth-20&creativeASIN=B083XGBT96&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.Z1888R7D5I49&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_m_asin

@SilviaHoard Ай бұрын

Where is the power bank , brush and clear toiletries' bag from?

@SheRunTheWorld Ай бұрын

Hi! They’re all on my Amazon storefront which is in the link in the description :)

@Hairlessmonkey7612 4 ай бұрын

My problem with personal item dimensions is the 6 inch width! Gotta really cinch those straps, and not use the front pockets! It's not fair anyway, i am sure there is a 12 inch clearance under that seat.

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

So true! The dimensions are just crazy small in general because there’s plenty of room under the seat 😂

@genawilder6632 4 ай бұрын

sorry but which back pack are you using in this video? You have a couple in your shop and wondering if you might include the actual link to this one. Thank you.

@amycampbell8827 4 ай бұрын

Yeah it doesn't look like she has this backpack listed on her Amazon store front. Bummer.

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

Sorry I’ve added it to the storefront now!! www.amazon.com/dp/B0B426KSXP?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsherunth-20&creativeASIN=B0B426KSXP&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.Z1888R7D5I49&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_asin

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

@genawilder6632 4 ай бұрын

thank you!!!!@@SheRunTheWorld

@donnamallory4526 4 ай бұрын

What tech accessory bag is that?

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

It’s in my storefront! Link in the description! But also here: www.amazon.com/dp/B08TM61F3P?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzsherunth-20&creativeASIN=B08TM61F3P&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.Z1888R7D5I49&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_asin

@MarinamSun 4 ай бұрын

Interesting. I like this backpack but its dimensions are larger than Ryan Air's personal item. It is taller (42 cm vs required 40 cm) and much wider (32cm vs required 25 cm). So I am curious how it worked for you. And this is this backpack's smaller version (large, not large L, which is even larger).

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

It worked fine! No questioning it at the gate or anything :)

@kerryannbouska2523 3 ай бұрын

I’m so glad to hear this. I am employing this strategy for our upcoming three week trip to Europe. We will have a washer at two of our Airbnb’s and 5 different airports on different carriers. My biggest concern is Swiss Air, the dimensions are very strict, I ordered a bag almost identical to yours and I’m hoping everything I want to take will fit and it will meet the requirements for all of the airports. 🤞🏼🤞🏼

@lurelurche 2 ай бұрын

I'm doing 10 days with this. 😗

@SheRunTheWorld 2 ай бұрын

Amazing!!!! I have multiple 5 day trips coming up that I’m using it for- it’s an amazing bag :) have a great trip!

@chonnikanwandee2755 3 ай бұрын

How many liters of the bag ?

@SheRunTheWorld 3 ай бұрын

Not sure it just gives the dimensions on Amazon, not liters. Sorry!

@elnamayberry 3 ай бұрын

Are you at all concerned that if we start using personal items with packing cubes in lieu of carry-on bags that airlines will impose a max weight on personal items (in the same way that carry-on restrictions got tighter as so many ppl tried to stop checking their bags)?

@SheRunTheWorld 3 ай бұрын

No I’m not!

@alecjq 4 ай бұрын

me trying to pause the video to see your skincare products 😂

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

Lmaoooo😂

@nickrojitas 4 ай бұрын

Did the backpack survive the trip?

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

It did! It’s amazing, highly recommend for the price!

@itllbesuzanarchy 4 ай бұрын

I'd have worn that scarf so as not to take up room in your bag! I hate that airlines are so strict on this stuff.

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

So true! That was my plan B if it didn’t fit, I just really didn’t wanna wear it 😂😂 me too, there’s plenty of room for a bigger bag but they do it on purpose!

@peggytan4610 4 ай бұрын

Don't they have a weight limit? Aer Lingus limits you to 10kg

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

I believe the weight limit applies to your carry-on bag that goes in the overhead bins, which you’re right is typically 10kg. For a personal item that goes under the seat, it’s typically just dimensions- like Ryan Air shows (40x20x25cm), no weight limit

@peggytan4610 4 ай бұрын

Thank you 😍

@teleshyam26 4 ай бұрын

Really nice video! i was wondering if i could help you edit your videos and make them more engaging as well as it will save your time.🕶

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and the offer, but no thank you!

@teleshyam26 4 ай бұрын

Thankyou and best wishesh@@SheRunTheWorld

@fersantorojimenez 4 ай бұрын

What size is your backpack Large-L or Large? We bought Large-L I am going June 2024 to Italy France and Spain, 21 days with my family, daughter 11y, son 17y, husband and myself. We are holping we can do laundry every 7 day😂

@SheRunTheWorld 4 ай бұрын

I did the smaller one, which is just Large. But wow that sounds like an amazing family trip! I think you’ll definitely be able to do laundry every 7 days. Enjoy your time!🤗

@fersantorojimenez 4 ай бұрын

@@SheRunTheWorld thank you🥰

@robertocalderonabogado1427 2 ай бұрын

Cool ideas, but in reality, seems like you have no extra room for your audio and video gear. (Microphones, small light, camera, tripod, chargers, cables, etc...) so as a content creator, you still have to pay for ticket that includes a carry on bag and a personal item bag, am I right?

@SheRunTheWorld 2 ай бұрын

I don’t bring any of that with me tbh, I like to live in the moment when I travel so I just film on my phone :) but yeah if you’d need to bring all that equipment of course you’d need an extra bag!

@robertocalderonabogado1427 2 ай бұрын

@@SheRunTheWorld Thanks. Hope one day you come to Ecuador. Perhaps the Galapagos Islands.