Pack with me for Portugal | Traveling with just a personal item: 2 weeks in a small backpack!

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Жыл бұрын

Heey, welcome to my Portugal packing video! 🥰 I'll show you how I pack for 2 weeks in a small backpack, as I'm traveling only with a personal item. When flying with Ryanair, you're only allowed to pack a small backback = a personal item free of charge, so that's what I'm doing. Packing for a 2-week trip in only a 25 liter backpack is definitely a challenge. 😆
I'm used to traveling light and packing a carry-on only (my Osprey Farpoint 40l) but this time I'm traveling with a personal item only. For this 2-week trip in Portugal, I'm bringing my new Osprey Sportlite 25-liter backpack. This video will hopefully be helpful for anyone traveling in Europe, and especially for those wondering what to pack for Portugal.
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@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

Hey everybody! I've created a FREE packing guide and list for you so you can pack light, too! ☺✨ Find it here and let me know what you think: subscribepage.io/millaexplores

@savannah1529 2 ай бұрын

This was so cool! I can't believe that everything that was on the bed actually fit inside the backpack.

@MillaExplores 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!! Haha it was definitely a challenge but I made it work 😂

@svennika Жыл бұрын

Definitely packing light & carry on! Personal item only is a challenge, especially without an “overflow purse” or tote bag… Love your packing videos btw!

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

Same, usually I travel with my 40l backpack which is better haha. Personal item only is a challenge indeed 😂 Thank you!! ☺️

@arlenealennox3136 Жыл бұрын

I use a travel vest for my “overflow”.

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

@@arlenealennox3136 nice!! 😁

@chay6985 Жыл бұрын

OMG! I have been looking for a good packing video and I am so happy for finding yours! I really love the calm tone you have through the video. I rewatched many times. Thank you 😍

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks Chay, that means a lot! 😍

@teresitap5778 Жыл бұрын

Masterful work!😍

@maca.9084 Жыл бұрын

I recently found your channel. Now i'm a fun of you 🥰 You have a very lovely channel that makes me so happy because you are so friendly and your tips are great 💕 For more trips , you re awesome 🥰💕🤗

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment! ☺️

@ivettepagador7126 Жыл бұрын

Dear Milla, thanks for sharing your packing tips. I would not filled enough the backpack and would decided to wear the last red sweater because it is too bullky.

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

Hi Ivette, thanks for your insight! It was definitely filled up but very doable though ☺️

@polinaraw Жыл бұрын

25 liters is awesome! I am wondering if I would be able to travel with a similar backpack around the world 😃

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

This size backpack works great in so many situations! It's always worth a try! 😄

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

Packing for 2 weeks in just a 25-liter backpack was definitely a challenge 😂🙌🏾 Do you prefer to pack light or travel with a checked in bag? ☺

@yfk1989 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I’d like to buy this bag as well. But it comes in 2 sizes. S-M or M-L. Which one did you pick? And how tall are you? Thanks for the review, by the way🤗

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

@@yfk1989 hey, sorry for the late reply! I can't remember which size I got to be honest. I'm 175cm but I believe they have a guide for picking the right size on Osprey's home page ☺

@yfk1989 Жыл бұрын

@@MillaExplores I already bought this backpack (S-M size). It’s really fine for the price. Your review gave me some indication about it. Thank you so much😘

@nuvoclassic Жыл бұрын

Too bad you needed to work and bring all that tech gear! Nice small pack - tfs.

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

I always bring my tech gear anyway haha! Since I make youtube videos I like to edit and move the footage to my SSD etc. But I do like this bag a lot, it's also been great on short hikes here at home in Finland ☺

@AnnieGill7 Жыл бұрын

Hope it works out well for you!

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

It did! 😁

@mettamama 4 ай бұрын

Omg, i literally just bought this exact backpack for this purpose, ie, personal item only for 2wks Europe. Looking forward to seeing your strategy.

@tobyr8555 4 ай бұрын

Did it work okay? I’m asking as it’s too tall for most personal item sizing boxes

@mettamama 4 ай бұрын

@@tobyr8555 I haven't been yet, but if the S/M torso works for you, the back is flexible enough to bend a bit to fit. I'm usually prepared to pay carry on, if needed. I just don't like gate checking if overhead is full, and its my only stuff. Depends on the airline.

@MillaExplores 4 ай бұрын

I haven't had any issues bringing this as a personal item and I've been using it for that purpose for the past 2 years 😊

@tobyr8555 4 ай бұрын

@@MillaExplores great to hear! So it fitted under the seat okay? Is the frame squishable at all?

@JacquelineFeeney-cs9fl Жыл бұрын

Hi. Great video. Did you choose S-M or M-L back length Sportlife 25?

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

ooh, good question! I have no idea which size mine is and to be honest I don't remember if they had different options when they had just released it 😊

@neodym1337 Жыл бұрын

Not a lot of info on the Sportlite 25 online, thank you for sharing

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

I found this issue too when I was considering which backpack to get. Hopefully you found this useful and maybe I should do a more in-depht video about it ☺️

@neodym1337 Жыл бұрын

@@MillaExplores In depth video would be cool!

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

@@neodym1337 good to know, thanks! 😊

@amiek9226 Жыл бұрын

Great packing video! You fit a lot into that small bag. Did it fit easily under the seat? I’ve been looking for a smaller bag like this that has a hip belt, not many this size do. Did you find it comfortable to carry? Did the hip belt effectively transfer a lot of the weight from your shoulders to hips?

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

Thanks Amie! ☺️ Yes it fits surprisingly much haha. And yes, it did fit under the seat, definitely on the limit but I didn't have any issues! This Osprey Sportlite 25l is super comfortable to carry even when it's full like mine in this video so I would highly recommend it. I've been using this backpack for day hikes now as well and it's so comfortable. I love it. I think the hip belt works well. 😊

@dean6126 Жыл бұрын

There are smaller Sportlite models but the 15L and 20L versions only have a strap without cushioning. The thing with hip belts is that the pack has to have a certain height so the hip belt sits correctly. Smaller packs are also less tall and since the load is smaller (meaning lighter), transferring weight to hips gets less important… Check out bike models, especially from Deuter or Vaude, they often have hip belts. I don’t know how small you want it to be but maybe take a look at Deuter AC Lite 16 or 17 (different styles despite the similar volume), Deuter Compact EXP 14 (expandable to 19L) or Race X or Race X Air (different back panels). I don’t really know any small Vaude packs of the top of my head, but the Wizard is also available in smaller sizes, I think 24+4 and even 18+4? I do remember a ridiculous amount of their backpacks having hip belt though. I personally hate them on smaller packs haha Osprey has lots of different new packs, I guess also some smaller ones with hip belts as well, but I don’t know any of the top of my head.

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

@@dean6126 thanks Dean, great information! 😊

@ronyzmiri Жыл бұрын

The female version of my packing) Just back from Sicily with the same Carry On kind of packing...or in other words - great minds think alike)))

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

Haha great stuff!! 🤩

@lbunnygordon1133 9 ай бұрын

I ll be tking 30l as a carey on nd another 30l weightless daypack s prsonl item, it s not the cost I just never want my bag to be lost as last time, where I am it s too. The actuwl main bag weighs 0.5 l unfilled of course n a ditinctive postcard print so noone can mistake it! Am not sure how can weight bear as asthmatic ad need to pack a lot of meds and qarm things too ❤ I loathe the plugs from Uk they weigh so much 3 in and old fashioned. Also in search of tongs curler all in 1 travel size!

@MillaExplores 9 ай бұрын

That sounds like a good plan! Meds and other necessities like that can be a hassle when traveling but there's no way around it unfortunately. For the plugs, I highly recommend getting a charger that can charge many devices at once. I have a Ugreen charger like this one: amzn.to/45jxy0R - it can charge my macbook, drone, phone and everything else, all at once. It's such a space saver! Then you just need one power adapter for abroad of course :)

@spikenikistan75 Жыл бұрын

@milla , i know this is a year or so later, but did this actually fit as a personal item with ryan airs 40x25x20 sizeing rule ?

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

Yes, I had no issues taking this with me on Ryanair's flights. They even made me put my bag in the sizing ''box'' (whatever it's called), it was quite tight but they let me through 😄 On some flight I did put the sweater on as well so the bag looked a bit smaller 🫢

@spikenikistan75 Жыл бұрын

@@MillaExplores Cool, because looking the details-specs for this bag its 4cm over in height, and it's a "hard back" so not very squishable. Thanks for taking time answering. I

@tobyr8555 4 ай бұрын

Does it fit under the seat? Or did you only use the overhead lockers?

@MillaExplores 4 ай бұрын

This fits under the seat 😊

@MadsStaun 5 ай бұрын

Wow… impressive that Ryanair really let it pass? Would it pass in 2024 feb? You think? We are going to Mallorca for 1 week on Sunday. 2 adults. 4 kids. All just bringing a personal item bag. Bought bags on Amazon with the exact Ryanair dimensions. But our bags are a lot smaller than your 25 L Osprey bag. So you think it would pass today?

@MillaExplores 5 ай бұрын

I'd still try today, but often it depends on the airline staff member. I always try but I am prepared to pay if needed (which has only happened on very rare occasions). And some staff members don't care as much as others. But I've been able to even take my 40l Osprey backpack on a ryanair flight as a "personal item" haha 😄

@catay5583 Жыл бұрын

You have beautifully colored eyes 😊

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! ☺

@sueskiing Жыл бұрын

Good luck getting that bag through Ryanair check in, I think it’s too bulky!

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

I always check in online but they seem to sometimes check the bags when boarding too 😊 It was definitely a bit tight but I got it on board without any issue, both flying to Portugal and flying back to Finland - with a layover each way! 😆

@marysteines1270 Жыл бұрын

Audio is too soft!

@MillaExplores Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear you aren't satisfied with the audio quality, I'm trying my best to always improve my videos so I'll take this into account for future packing videos :)