Retirement Travel School: How to Pack Light | Packing for World Travel in Backpack Carry On

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This video is about how to pack light like a pro for our trips around the world in our full time travel journey. Knowing how to pack light for a long trip is essential to make your world travel adventure a success. In this video, we share our best international packing tips in 2024 for packing light as we share some of our lessons learned, minimalist packing tips and 5 key packing principles that show you how to pack successfully for long term travel. We discuss how to deal with the length of your trip, what you really need to pack, should you use packing cubes, how to choose a backpack, minimalist packs, how to get super organized, the need to buy the best quality and the best travel packing tips.
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00:00 Introduction
01:22 Perfect Packing Systems
02:40 Why Carry a Backpack?
03:16 Pack For One Week Only
03:44 What Not to Pack
04:06 Getting Organized with Packing
04:33 Buy Only High Quality Travel Products
05:54 How To Pack
06:06 How Much Do Our Packs Weigh?
07:44 Best Travel Backpacks
09:07 Navigating Travel Days
10:45 Best Travel Shoes
11:10 Best Clothing Brands for Travel
11:48 Bet Packing Cubes for Travel
12:35 Airport Security Issues
13:45 Traveling with Medications
19:32 What's in Our Pack?
20:38 Managing Electronics for Travel

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@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

We hope you enjoy our updated packing video for Travel School and it gives you some ideas to make your travel even better. Many of the products we use are on our Retirement Travelers Store, so check those out. Here is the link and happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/retirement-travelers-store-best-travel-products

@tehilash7292 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video Bev and John. Would you make a vieo about travel safety and are consered about revieling your where abouts on real time via instegrahm and your future plans on you tube.

@triciak5401 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for an awesome tips. My husband is 64 and he has to join the medicare when he is 64 & 9 months. We plan to start full-time travel next year. Have you think about Medicare and how you plan to have them while full-time travel abroad. Medicare won’t cover you if live out of the US for 60 days. Hope you can make a video related to Medicare. ❤Thanks

@MooJoo 5 ай бұрын

I love following your videos. Thanks for taking the time to make them! You two are fun to watch. ☺️ My husband and I chose to drive our cars until they had about 250,000 miles on them. We lived in the same house for most of our marriage, rather than upgrading, even though we could afford it. We had nice things but didn't continually upgrade to the newest phone, the newest tv or car, etc. We lived like this so we could travel around the world during our working years, while we were young and healthy. Our kids joined us until they were adults. Then one day my husband was suddenly diagnosed with cancer and died in his early 60's. We were both so thankful that we'd lived a very balanced life throughout our marriage, rather than waiting for our retirement years to start; especially since he died several years before he was to retire. Enjoy every minute of your time together. I miss my hubby very much. ❤️

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Oh, our hearts go out to you! We're so glad you two had the foresight to travel while you were raising your family. Your story sounds just like our moms. Bev's dad died when she was 13 and John's when he was 29. We know our moms had a tough time and we miss our dads so much. What we wouldn't give to go back and do it all again! The good news, we had the best dads, and we think they probably would have gotten such a kick out of our travels. Thank you for sharing your story and a reminder to us all to love hard and live life to the fullest! Much love! ❤️ John & Bev

@camillaholst7321 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. It is indeed important to remember to live, while we can. I am pleased to hear how much you and your husbond realised together. Take care. Greetings from Camilla in Denmark ☀️

@MooJoo 5 ай бұрын

@@camillaholst7321 Thank you so much. We were very blessed.

@MarysueConnelly Ай бұрын

Sounds like you had a great life together. I’m so sorry it was cut short. I hope you’re still living YOUR life to the fullest!

@harveyh3696 5 ай бұрын

16:55 I have a drybag and use it as clothes washing machine at my destination in the tub or shower space. Less messy than washing in the sink. It can also serve as an extra-large ice bucket.

@leapintothewild 5 ай бұрын

That's what I do when camping -- have even used it to soak my feet after a long hike!

@jerrygarcia4390 2 ай бұрын

Can I buy a dry bag on amazon?

@janetgreen2550 5 ай бұрын

So enjoyed watching this❤My husband and I retired about a year and half ago and we had plans to travel to Asia for 6 months in April this year. Sadly he passed in January. I am still grieving over his loss but I will continue our dreams eventually.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

So sorry to hear about your husband. That really breaks our heart. We think he would want you to get out there and still see Asia. Many blessings to you, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@cruisingwithcaptaincliff 4 ай бұрын

Nice! I recently completed superbowl on the new Icon Of The Seas. It’s my 60th cruise. I’m preparing to visit Schengen countries to add to my short list of countries I visited so far. I completed my U.S. military career relatively young age and I’ve been traveling. Recently sold my last rental property near The Master's in Augusta GA, and I'll resume traveling full-time again. I’m inspired by y’all, and hope to run into y’all one day. I also enjoy walking and wondering around countries that I visit. I bring my U.S. Army mess dress and wear them on cruises during formal nights to honor veterans and measurement tool for me. If button starts to bust, it’s time to stop going the buffet haha. I have lower back issues and it helps lower the pain when I maintain a good weight. Again, thank you!

@RetirementTravelers 4 ай бұрын

So cool to see Superbowl on the Icon. Enjoy your travels and perhaps our paths will meet someday. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@Stefan-wo1xs 5 ай бұрын

Hi! I’m a 24 year old student and have just started a part-time job to be able to finance my travels. I’ve watched many of your videos in the last few days and I’m very grateful for the tips, tricks and your experience reports. Thank you! I wish you all the best on your travels in 2024.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful. Thanks for watching and best of luck to you in your job and travels. Happy journeys in 2024, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@miyagi1775 5 ай бұрын

As as a trail backpacker, I’ve used the some concept of a long distance backpacker in my travels. After traveling for decades, I use what I call “Rules of 3”…I pack no more than 3 on each category (example: Footwear…Shoes, sneakers and shower shoes. 3 quick dry underwear. 3 socks…1 long socker athletic socks for compression, 1 mid length and 1 no shoe socks). I carry a backpacker sawyer mini water purifier. This is a lifesaver, especially when I arrive to a town too late and all stores are closed to buy bottled water. I used to carry 5 iodine tablets, but they have expiration dates.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Love your rules. We are pretty sure we could get down to less clothes, but our white "Retirement Travelers" shirts tend to get discolored and we like nice ones to film with. Happy journeys and thanks for following along, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@jenamann3484 5 ай бұрын

Nice!

@miyagi1775 5 ай бұрын

@@RetirementTravelers ever thought about going for a different color, that will not be prone to discoloration?

@ladytrader688 5 ай бұрын

When I was a Flight Attendant a man demanded that I store his bag in the overhead… I was pregnant and stuck out my tummy and the other men sitting around him shamed him. My career was cut short hurting my back storing a heavy bag in the overhead. Great tips as usual and I thank you for being so generous to share them with us. Cheers! 👍

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story. Sorry to hear about your injury. Thanks for following along with us. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@aairsick 5 ай бұрын

41 year Flight Attendant here and the way I made it this far by looking at the people saying put this in the OH Bin, and I say NO. Period.

@ahonenp 5 ай бұрын

It is my understanding that flight attendants’ job is our safety and stowing a passenger’s baggage does not fall under safety requirements. There are plenty of able bodied people to help those that can not help themselves. I have NEVER felt it a flight attendant’s duty to stow my luggage. If that is required, maybe this man should have paid the fee to check his baggage.

@rebeccaw9656 5 ай бұрын

The reason why Australia and other countries have 7-10kg weight limits for carry on -as annoying as it is - is actually to protect flight attendants from back injuries. It’s something that unions enforced for work health and safety.

@philwebster3914 5 ай бұрын

Another great video thank you, we always place a hand towel or some smaller clothing (sock etc) over all the lights that seem so bright in some hotel rooms 👍

@johnway9853 5 ай бұрын

Every one of the travel school vid series has been A+. Thanks so much!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We're trying to give information and not just sit and ramble. John & Bev

@johnway9853 5 ай бұрын

@@RetirementTravelersYou are doing a great job at the goal. I was a little surprised that you don't use any of the vacuum pack / squeeze the air out compression stuff, but I guess with the pack optimized mass to the space, getting rid of the small amount of residual air would not be of any great benefit?

@elizaC3024 5 ай бұрын

Love your videos. We realized that we needed a different approach than big roller bags when we are moving through multiple locations on a trip. We did 6 countries in 4 weeks, and many places only had multiple staircases between locations(Train stations, subways,airports, and our favorite a water taxi strike on the day we arrived in Venice😂). What a learning curve it was, and apologizing to anyone who dared to help with our bags. Traveling through multiple seasons was our hardest, and this was our second time going from winter to tropical and back again. It was hard to reduce packing, but we came home and vowed to do better. I spent good amounts of money on wicking pants for me, as well as shorts. We have to still get new sneakers before our next trip, but we will do smaller backpacks and a carry on. We are excited to get back on the road again, but with a more restricted income we spend our summers at home in the glorious great lake state, gardening, boating, and enjoying our beautiful weather. We won't give up the security of our small home that we made possible to age in place. We will travel as often as affordable and we love every trip we take. Keep inspiring us on new locations.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for following along with us. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Do try out some Hokas. They are expensive, but so comfortable! Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@lewisbyrd7547 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your informative yet entertaining videos

@RetirementTravelers 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you are enjoying our channel and website. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@terrycoye3373 5 ай бұрын

Excellent advice in this video! Thank you for sharing your experience. I’ll share something from mine: the easiest way to carry electrical tape to cover those annoying LED lights in hotel rooms is to cut about 10 strips, each about 1.5 inches. Fold over one end about 1/4 inch to serve as a grab tab, then mount all of the strips onto a plastic card, like an old credit or membership card. Don’t put the strips on top of each other, as electrical tape sticks most strongly to itself. The card is easily carried in a tech or toiletry bag, and the strips are reusable. Just stick them back on the card and take it to the next destination.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Great tip. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@KoiRun50 5 ай бұрын

Can you please do a video on how you deal with jet lag? Thank you for all you do and share.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. We will add that to our list of potential videos. Thanks again. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@michaelfrew5652 5 ай бұрын

When you arrive anywhere do not sleep until it is at least 10pm local time where you are. Stay awake all day till 10pm every day.

@ElwoodPDowd-ed7pc 5 ай бұрын

I’m so glad we’re all on the same page! You kids “ROCK !!” 😂 Seriously … you’re awesome people, thanks always for sharing your ideas and positive mental attitudes, you’re “loved”

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. We always love hearing from you. ❤️ Happy journeys and many blessings, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@jerrygarcia4390 2 ай бұрын

Excellent helpful video yet again ❤👍🏾

@RetirementTravelers 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad it was helpful! Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@FIRE_DrNinjaTurtle 5 ай бұрын

Perfect timing. I am packing today for a month long trip around the country

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful. Have a great trip. Actually, you will be going on 4 "one week" trips. 🤣 Here is a link to our packing list. retirementtravelers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Retirement-Travelers-Packing-List-2024.pdf John and Bev

@sbayles5593 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the info. Hopefully, I’ll end up using many of these types.

@RetirementTravelers 2 ай бұрын

You are welcome. Best of luck with your travels. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@lisagmahling1151 5 ай бұрын

You guy are THE BEST! We’ve had a family member illness that has brought us back to CA longer than expected (writing this from the surgery waiting room). We are SO anxious to get traveling again. This family illness only cements our decision to travel…life is short and nobody gets out alive, so keep on keeping on!👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Sorry to hear about your family member illness. LIfe is so short. Happy journeys and many blessings in 2024, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@gorongo4202 5 ай бұрын

We are also long term retired travelers but with rolling carry ons, and haven’t yet evolved to backpacks. We’ve been traveling over 40 years. Light and fast is our mantra. Tips: I wear a tsa friendly men’s nylon security belt that has space for document copies, some meds, and safety tools. We love our 100% cotton sarongs for a towel, a wrap, a cover and more. Never leave home without them. Let someone else cay your extra weight. Ex. In lieu of heavy camera equipment I befriend someone who has a telephoto etc. and ask them to share photos. They always do. You’ll want to try this for animal pics in Africa. A Nikon with a 500mm lens (heavy) takes amazing animal photos in the right hands…someone else’s! Happy travels!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Love the camera tip, especially for Africa. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@lynnleipold2617 4 ай бұрын

I took the Nikon when we went to Africa. I certainly took some wonderful pictures. Since we were riding most of that tome it didn’t seem too heavy. I am an elderly female.

@gazzafloss 5 ай бұрын

Hi J&B, we do a number of o/s trips and cruises every year, we've been doing the "Backpack only" thing for all travel since our 6 months throughout South America trip in 2008 where traveling light was essential, (lots of hiking). It's just so liberating, we still see folk constantly struggling with such heavy luggage you wonder how they ever cope. Domestic airlines here in Australia only allow 7kg carry on unless you pay extra or book Business, so it's become a "norm" to pack light, (yes even for cruises). Just like a lot of things in life you don't need all the "stuff". Thankyou for your informative videos and happy travel.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Packing light is definitely the way to go. Thanks for the tip on domestic airlines in Australia. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@sheilaa1333 5 ай бұрын

Another pro for backpacks - we were on a short flight in Europe and my husband and son had backpacks and I had a roller bag smaller than the backpacks. I was forced to check my bag but they were allowed to carry theirs onboard.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Good to know. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@craigo2142 5 ай бұрын

More great re-enforcing ideas. If you were a solo, a few years older than yourselves, not doing a youtube channel (so only iPhone, kindle, and iPad) that you could travel in a 30 liter pack? The older I get, the less I want to carry. Thanks and will be in Africa in April.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Yes, definitely is possible. We could definitely go much lighter with no KZfaq channel or blog. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@conniecrew2585 2 ай бұрын

Hi, just found your channel and subscribed. I endeavor to pack lighter and you have great tips. Thanks for being so down-to-earth and making me think more outside the box! My husband and I retired to Ecuador from the US and I'd never even heard of slow traveling, where have I been? 😂 Looking forward to all your videos, happy travels!

@RetirementTravelers 2 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Hope you enjoy our channel and website. Hope you are enjoying Ecuador. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@121hoss 5 ай бұрын

Great information. I've always traveled frequently and have started traveling much more since I retired at 53. My prior company was Tender Corporation which actually made Ben's Tick and Insect Repellent so I appreciate the choice you made in your repellents. They have wipes also and we tend to carry the wipes everywhere we travel, but will be carrying bottles when we go to Africa (and possibly India). Adventure Medical Kits make a card inside their World Travel series and that card can be used to talk to a medical professional who doesn't speak your language. I carry the card, but not the larger kit (although I'm not sure you can purchase the card on its own).

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for sharing the info on the wipes and Adventure Medical Kits. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@user-fk4gb3vc8e 5 ай бұрын

Hi, very helpful video. Those red lights are so bothersome in hotels. I bring a pad of black post it notes. They cover the light and are easy to remove.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great suggestion. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@bobclarke2242 5 ай бұрын

Thank you John and Bev for another very helpful video. Enjoy..!!

@mississippiapple1078 5 ай бұрын

Can't wait for Saturday mornings! Your videos are published

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

So glad you like them! Thanks for following along with us. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@tanyagwilkins962 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for another informative video. I agree SPF is more important than packing make up.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks so much for following along with us. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@leapintothewild 5 ай бұрын

I wear a Paula’s Choice tinted SPF - two for the weight of one! 😂 Seriously, I like the tinted ones since they’re often not so greasy and don’t sting my eyes if I sweat, guessing because they’re developed for the face.

@tanyagwilkins962 5 ай бұрын

@leapintothewild I love the Paula's choice Resist Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense SPF 30.

@travelman677 5 ай бұрын

Another great video! Love travel school.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for following along with us. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@bernadettesaumierberger3933 5 ай бұрын

What did you do with your warmer clothes when you left Scandinavia for Africa?

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

We made a stop for the holidays in the US, and we left our winter items at our daughter's house. John & Bev

@brendataylor8388 5 ай бұрын

Another good one guys! Ty!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for following along. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@peacefulexistence 5 ай бұрын

Incredibly helpful!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for following along. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@filamphibian2980 5 ай бұрын

Great video.and thank you for sharing!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hope you are enjoying our channel and website. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@claytonspann8032 5 ай бұрын

Thank you .. great info

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you found it helpful. Happy Journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@vickig6080 5 ай бұрын

Good info thanks

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@lydiakualapai8372 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks for following along with us. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@michaelrobinson2524 5 ай бұрын

Thanks. Very, very useful!!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Happy Journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@kimharris6649 5 ай бұрын

Keep it up! Thank you❤

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks so much for following along with us. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@leapintothewild 5 ай бұрын

Huge 👍 on Ben’s !! I’ve never had a tick and I hike/camp a ton here in the southeast US where ticks will freaking latch onto a fence post! 😂 I use their DEET, so I apply at the last possible minute and wash off as soon as I’m back inside, but it’s still better than a disease-carrying tick. This is a great round-up! Thanks for all the tips! (PS Bev - the reason people ask about makeup is because you have such pretty skin that they think you’re wearing foundation and blush 😉)

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience on Ben's. Happy journeys, John and Bev PS. This is John and I do think Bev has pretty skin. 🥰

@harveyh3696 5 ай бұрын

Hope to see you on the road!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

We hope so too. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@kfx216 5 ай бұрын

Great tips - thank you!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@thepatkars 5 ай бұрын

Very helpful video! Thank you!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Great! So glad you found it helpful. Thanks for following along with us. Happy Journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@ctrabada 5 ай бұрын

I love your travel school! Keep them coming!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Great. So glad you are enjoying our Travel School series. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@vh6225 4 ай бұрын

Great helpful video thank you👏👏

@RetirementTravelers 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for following along. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@KarlEFX 5 ай бұрын

Great information. Thanks

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for following along with us. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@extremeAdvil 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Will be dissecting this valuable list for purchases over time. First up, your backpacks.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Excellent. That is the most important purchase. We love our Osprey packs. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@LoOnTheGo 5 ай бұрын

You guys are great! Thank you for all of your hard work!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks so much for following along with us. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@ruthtorphy2204 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful🙏Happy safe travels.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃 Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@UKS140 5 ай бұрын

Great information, thanks ❤

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for following along with us. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@nancykelly5999 5 ай бұрын

Great video guys! Travel safe:)

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@user-om7hs7rd5t 5 ай бұрын

Fabulous work. I love your travel school.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for following along. 😀 Glad you are enjoying Travel School. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@GeoffAnthonyClinics 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant info. Thanks so much. God bless. 👍😀☘️❤️

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome. Thanks for following along with us on our journey. Happy journeys and many blessings, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@pamelanurse2024 4 ай бұрын

I just bought my first pair of Hoka shoes in SC. I want to give a shout out to REI. The employee spent a whole hour measuring my feet and getting me the best pair of shoes. They even have a steep rock you can climb on to see how they feel coming downhill on uneven surfaces. I then went next door to New Balance and stood on their computerized foot measurement pad. They fit me with the best insoles to go in the Hokas. Thanks for the recommendation! Europe here I come!!

@RetirementTravelers 4 ай бұрын

That's awesome. Enjoy your Hokas! Thanks for following along with us. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@tommckinney1489 5 ай бұрын

Good tips, thanks!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for following along with us. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@LawrenceStevens01 5 ай бұрын

This video is so well done! The electronics section in particular is very useful.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for following along with us. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@amycarr7045 5 ай бұрын

13:51 I believe it was Ecuador had a posted rule in the airport “NO tools”. They took my plastic “spork” because it was in the original packaging “eating tool”.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Who knew sporks and and tiny allen wrenches were so dangerous. 🤣 Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@kenyeuong1773 5 ай бұрын

Love your energy in your vlogs guys along with great advice. Keep up the great work.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!! Glad you are enjoying our channel and website. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@carolmartin4413 5 ай бұрын

Totally efficient packing..but the whole travel plan is tight with minimal chaos. I can do a lighter carryon because of my bad back which is workable for a weekend. Gotta go smaller roller if longer. Is what it is. You do the best you can. Safe travels!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Do what you have to do to get out there and travel. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@vernaoyer295 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this informative video. Blessings to you as you explore Africa!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. We can’t wait. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@MindfulMidLifeTravel 5 ай бұрын

Such wonderful & helpful information! Used your links to find items for our trip to Portugal in April! Thank you. We love you videos!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Have a great trip to Portugal. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@etheleklund3946 5 ай бұрын

Such excellent tips! Thank you and thank you for your inspiration to travel everywhere!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! So glad you found it helpful. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@lomayllano9309 5 ай бұрын

Great how to vid! Will be very useful for our upcoming European trip. Gracias!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad it was helpful! Have fun on your trip. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@JojieWong123 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate the travel tips as a newly retiree!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! We hope you enjoy our channel and website. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@TheOriginalCryptoPimp 5 ай бұрын

I'm a full time Van Lifer. Your travel tips are great. I'm always looking for more tips about efficiency.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Happy journeys John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@BasicAmericanDadAbroad 5 ай бұрын

😳👍 My gosh, y'all really PACKED a lot into this super-awesome & helpful video, thanks a bunch!! Will be hitting your store for some of this, good stuff 🏆🙌

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video. Enjoy the shopping. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@AO-oy4rf 5 ай бұрын

Great advice re travelling light. Usually I do but made the big mistake of taking a roll suitcase to Europe and having to lift and lug it into trains and roll on cobbles was terrible. Learnt my lesson!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks. We think everyone has to go through some experiential learning. Happy Journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@philwebster3914 5 ай бұрын

Another great video thank you, we always place a hand towel or some smaller clothing (sock etc) over all the lights that seem so bright in some hotel rooms 👍

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for sharing. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@patz6689 5 ай бұрын

You two are so wonderful and my husband and I so appreciate your tips and experiences! I take notes when I watch your channel. Thank you for giving so much to the travel community! We are selling nearly everything we own as well to travel the world full time, and whittling it all down to a backpack and a rolling bag (I know I’ll ditch the rolling bag in the future, but I’m not ready to part with my pillows, makeup, and perfumes yet :) You are both so inspirational!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. As long as you are out there living your best life, to take whatever you want! Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@user-xg5fj2jh6s 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video packed with ideas and products I will purchase and begin using asap. You both have become expert travelers and you present this content so beautifully. A+ Bev and John. ❤

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for the kind words. So glad you are enjoying our channel and website. Thanks for following along with us. Happy Journeys and many blessings in 2024. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@PaulO-mv6ku 5 ай бұрын

These videos are great - thanks. I'm retiring this summer and am inspired by you to do some travelling from my base in the UK.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Congrats on retirement and happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@JimEmbury 5 ай бұрын

The TSA belt is something I have been thinking about but did not know existed. Thnks for that!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

It has been a great addition. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@jyothivasa1567 3 ай бұрын

Loved your comment on makeup😊

@RetirementTravelers 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 🙂 Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@jerrygarcia4390 2 ай бұрын

Wow, that’s very impressive packing 👍🏾❤

@RetirementTravelers 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad you think so. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@beckyo489 5 ай бұрын

I always watch packing videos. Even though what you pack is different from what I pack, there is always a tip that will be useful like your TSA experiences. Thanks.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Great. Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@sbkpilot1 5 ай бұрын

Totally concur about preferring backpacks for being agile. I loathe dragging stuff as well. I carry a Porter 46 and love it but have been considering the Farpoint :)

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Backpacks are the only way to go for us. We are happy with the design changes Osprey made with the 55L. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@mandycouve4404 5 ай бұрын

Hi John and Bev. I love watching your videos and hope to embark on some extended traveling adventures in few years time. You are very inspiring. A quick tip about South Africa and neighboring countries- they use a three pin round plug, and the adapter is not in the standard set. You’ve probably worked this out already! Keep up the great videos and safe travels!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the heads up. We will check. We believed that South Africa and India use the same plug, and we've had no problems in India the past month. So glad you are enjoying our channel and website. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@kriyayoga98 5 ай бұрын

I just found your channel. I am not planning to travel for months at a time, but your information is really helpful for shorter trips.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

That's the idea! We create a lot of content for shorter trips. Be sure to check out our country/city guides on our website, www.retirementtravelers.com Thanks! Happy Journeys! John & Bev

@LarArauz 3 ай бұрын

The charging system is genius! Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

@RetirementTravelers 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you found it helpful. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@joygatewood8028 5 ай бұрын

Great packing tips. I'll check out the new Osprey backpack when I return to the USA. Have you thought about carrying a cord to hang wet clothes from? I agree that Hokas are the very best shoes. Thanks for the guidance. Happy journeys!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

We carry a Sea to Summitt mini-clothes line. It works great and is on our Travel Store on our website. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@PaperSachs 5 ай бұрын

Patagonia/Arc’teryx/Exoficio are the best!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Yes, we love all of those. Great for travel. Happy Journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@drewrichardson8789 5 ай бұрын

For Africa please Change your caps to wide brim hats. Caps do not protect neck or ears

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. Happy Journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@karinjones4380 5 ай бұрын

Really helpful. My husband and I are heading to Ushuaia and a cruise up the east coast. Of course, with a cruise you can bring a small, rolling suitcase.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Sounds great and have some fun. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@DIYGuyUSA 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video and packing tips as we have started to do more international travel. What shoes do you wear when it is raining? I'm trying to reduce our packing list and find the right combination of travel shoes.

@omahgroup4080 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your recommendations and experiences. I think you'll do well with using your iPhone, they're great, weigh less and one less thing to take and worry about. Happy and safe travels ❤Zeljka

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for following along with us. So far, we are loving the decision. The Iphone 15 is amazing. Happy Journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@richardg8651 5 ай бұрын

Such fantastic information. I want to point out how useful your tips are even if you aren't travelling around the world. Minimalist travel is the way to go. I agree with you about ditching rolling luggage and my wife agrees with purchasing quality, sometimes expensive products. Together we may eventually come to the correct side. 😁

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! So glad you are enjoying our channel and website. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@TravelSoMuch 5 ай бұрын

I haven't packed yet for my trip next week in which I'll visit my 22nd country: Nicaragua! This was a good reminder. Unfortunately, during a recent short trip to Anaheim, I dislocated my shoulder, so I'll have to bring a roller suitcase as I finish recovering. If you have any specific tips for Nicaragua (or Central America as I have not been there yet), let me know!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your shoulder. We didn't get to visit Nicaragua yet, but if is anything like Guatemala, it would be very difficult to roll your suitcase in many of the places. Uneven sidewalks, cobblestone streets, etc so keep that in mind. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@tammyjohnson6822 5 ай бұрын

I’m really addicted to your channel. Thank you for all your videos. This isn’t a packing question but I’m wonder if you ever worry about safety? How do you protect yourselves? Thank you.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

So glad you are enjoying our channel and website. We worried more several years ago, but as we have traveled more and more, our worries are less and less. We don't go to bad areas in cities, rarely go out at night, don't wear expensive jewelry, etc. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@winstonrodrigues8886 5 ай бұрын

Thank you…very informative video….I hope you enjoy your visit to Kerala. “ Incredible India “…I really enjoyed my visit there..

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

You are welcome. We loved our time in Kerala. Glad you had a great visit. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@nunuvyurbiz123 5 ай бұрын

I’ve had it with stuff. My goal is 7kg total but absolutely 7kg not including the laptop (which I can take out as the personal item). I’m at 7.5kg including the laptop at the moment.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Great job. That is a good goal. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@Anonymous-One1 5 ай бұрын

Great tips for packing and making sure you are taking what you absolutely need. I have seen too many people with carry on roller suitcases that can't fit in the overhead because the sides are bulging from too much stuff. Have you considered ditching 1 of your laptops and get an iPad Pro instead, since you can use a wireless keyboard with it? Understood you still need a laptop for the type of photo and video editing you do. It is also important for people to make sure to not under pack. If you are going on a big hiking adventure, you need to take the appropriate layers of clothing to be prepared and safe for the unknowns. Safe travels! --M

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for following along with us. We used to carry one iPad and a computer, but there were too many limitations with the iPad that caused us issues. Trying to do both a website and KZfaq channel is a big commitment in technology. Happy Journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@Johnlayne65 4 ай бұрын

After watching this video and doing some more research we purchased a Fairview and Fairpoint backpack. They really seem to be the best option. We look forward to your videos,. Thank you

@RetirementTravelers 4 ай бұрын

Great. We love our packs. Thanks for following along with us and glad you are enjoying our channel. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@cindyc9527 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for another fabulous video. All of your recommendations are spot on! I have one question…. What do you do with the items you decide to “ditch”… ie… suitcases, etc.? I can’t wait for the next Travel School video

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

We have sent some to charity, given to our children, or literally "ditched" them like we did our suitcase and some other items in Italy. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@dotted8- 5 ай бұрын

Will begin 3 mo retiree travel in Ausi/NZ in June (winter) so will need my puffer but then headed to Oceania/SEA so will have hot weather (majority of trip). Considering change to backpack but my small intl size roller is so smooth to travel with. Decisions, decisions…

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Enjoy your travels and just get out there and see the world. Pack light and do what makes you happy. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@timley72 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Great ideas. Your dry bag can double as a small “washing machine”. I add a litter of water, tiny TINY bit of detergent, and a few garments then shake and let soak 5min, shake again, dump and rinse a few times then DONE!!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! What a great idea. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@gwenlong6379 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been watching your videos for the past year and love all the information you give. We’re about 2 years away before retiring and plan to travel the world and pack as minimal as possible. We will plan to record some of our adventures for family back home so we don’t need a lot of equipment. Just the phone and a microphone setup. I notice the microphones you use are very tiny. Can you tell me what they are?

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Good luck with your planning. Everything we pack is on our packing list, which is on our website. Here is the link. retirementtravelers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Retirement-Travelers-Packing-List-2024.pdf John and Bev

@scottcharette1744 5 ай бұрын

Haven’t visited Thailand yet? We took our kids to volunteer at an elephant refuge (Discover Corp trip which was awesome), and we’re headed back in Nov for the lantern festival in Chiang Mai. Highly recommend Thailand!

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

We loved our time in Thailand. Here is our video from last year. Happy Journeys, John and Bev kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtmlncKK2Nuvp4E.htmlsi=CqMBo_4iwZuw0aK4

@scottcharette1744 5 ай бұрын

@@RetirementTravelers oh great! Thought maybe you hadn't been but will definitely watch your video, thanks!

@JimEmbury 5 ай бұрын

Excellent. Thank you. Just trying to see how to make the move from roller bags to a backpack, which will mean taking less. Which should be doable.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! We love our Osprey packs and hope we can carry them for a long time. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@jabow1878 5 ай бұрын

I know it would be a ton of work, but it may pay off to do an Amazon list of what you pack. It might be cheaper someplace else, but it would give us a more comprehensive list. You shared the names of products you use. I am scribbling like crazy. Those golf pants and TSA belt…. It would be nice if you got an Amazon kick back.

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Most of our products are on our website! Here is the link to our travel store. retirementtravelers.com/retirement-travelers-store-best-travel-products Happy journeys, John and Bev

@miavos3610 5 ай бұрын

This video gave me a nightmare. I couldn't find a proper bag, proper shoes, proper clothes. I woke up sweating and in a state of anxiety! 😂 I'm going to go through every inch of my belongings and cut out, throw out everything that is not of immediate use! 😩

@RetirementTravelers 5 ай бұрын

Here is our packing list. Perhaps it will allow you to get some sleep. 🤣 retirementtravelers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Retirement-Travelers-Packing-List-2024.pdf John and Bev