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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:17 Away Luggage
1:29 What’s in our suitcase?
6:46 What’s in our backpack?
15:13 What’s in our toiletry bag?
18:55 How to pack a carry-on suitcase
25:47 Final thoughts
26:07 Subscribe
37 Comments
We’ve received a TON of questions about how/if we can carry-on each of our suitcases given (1) the large liquids in our toiletry bag and (2) their seemingly higher than allowed weight. To clarify, we do NOT carry our suitcases on our flights. We check them, which is generally included in the international and domestic flights we book. We use and prefer traveling with a carry-on suitcase because they are way easier to travel with long term across destinations. Whether we’re lugging them on and off trains across Europe or on and off a longtail boat in Thailand, they’re much better than a big checked suitcase. Also, our carry-ons always fit into the trunk of cars when we road trip around countries. So, we pack our carry-ons to maximize space and get around countries easier for 2-3 month trips. Hope this makes sense! Let us know if you have any other questions.
Do you have an Amazon list with links
Man I just found this video/your channel….I love you guys!! I’m so happy to have found y’all! ❤
Good video but the weight on those bags is not addressed. There may not be restriction for domestics flights, but my experience for International is different. For example TAP airlines, has restriction with size and weight of carryone, the same for Iberia and other International airlines, an for domestic flights, an older woman would not be able to lift a heavy bag into the over head.
Good video, but talk about product placement 😆🤪😂
I doubt I could get that large carry-on that you have on the plane you guys seem like you know what you’re talking about but I kind of call bullshit here so I’m gonna watch the video and then I’m gonna see what it says on the Suncountry website. And delta.
3:01 shoe bags I mean really if I’m like between another outfit and a shoe bag I’m picking another outfit 👗 seems like that would take up space.
Nice to have a guy that does this and gets organized. Also good tip on the little grocery bag! 🛒
it’s obvious that he has OCD? Metal element!
He won me over at running with a cape!! 😂fun! 5:50
I don’t know what’s going on if it’s just my network or you too but I deposit video and get back to work and then try to watch the video again in think I went back in and probably watch like seven ads are commercial so hopefully you made money on that I don’t know. 😮
Luggage 🧳 question 🙋♀️ 35:06 you might’ve said this but I missed it a lot of things in my mind that I am making lists of while I’m going through your awesome video and it is been snowing like crazy here yeah she had an ice storm today so it’s pouring rain and then it’s supposed to freeze back to 30°F is freezing yeah my question is do you use that bag as a carry-on?
Which packing cubes do you recommend neither was on you list.
I appreciate Jorden sharing his shoe size. I too wear size 14 shoes and none of the usual-recommendations work. Thanks
No way will I bother putting my footwear in bags. I use shower caps for the dirty soles.
What compression sacks are you using? Not seeing a link…
If I bought all the things you recommended, I wouldn't be able to afford a trip.
I don't get why people pack bags for shoes. Do you not have plastic grocery bags floating around?
What is the weight of your cases after packing? Still under 7kg?
When I hear you love grocery shopping during trip, I subscribe! Love to see market junkie kindred spirits!
I use plastic grocery bags for my shoes. That way they don’t need to be packed together.
What is actual size of your Away carryons?
I love the packing cubes way! I actually don't own any myself, I I actually re-use Shein bags as packing separators. Loved this video, learnt so much!
Wanted to know why not to roll sweaters
Click bait 😠
Super super video. Thank so much. The Away Carry-Ons are 400 bucks. I can't do 400 when Swiss Gear is a $100. I haven't extensively travelled, so, if anyone has thoughts, I'd welcome them on the luggage carry-on to purchase
Not every airline will unfortunately accept that big bag in carry on😢
I was going to watch this buy after I clicked, I saw it was 26 minutes long – nope. Read a few comments and I was good, message received: pack less and only a carry on.
Feel like watching an ad!
What does your carry on bag weigh?
I think any brand that you think is good & you van afford is good. Don't really have to buy the brand they're promoting here.
Pfft
I did 2 weeks thailand and tokyo with just a carryone, the biggest issue was weight, some airlines as so stingy with weight 🙁
What if you have to go somewhere with high heels or non-smushable shoes? I keep having to switch to bigger luggage because of stiff bigger/awkwardly-shaped footwear.
The limit for carry ons is 23lbs. You are a genious
Impressive!!!!!😊
Loved this video! It has so many helpful tips and gave me a lot of ideas on how to travel more efficiently 🫶🏽
i have a question. let's say i'll use an eastpack travelpack (carry-on size backpack) for an international plane flight. would flying companies like Delta, AirFrance, United etc allow me to add a detachable wheels extension (like the ones for school backpacks) attached to it? i can't find any info about it anywhere
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How much do they weigh?