Packing light is essential for happy, hassle-free travel. Choose your luggage carefully — a carry-on sized convertible backpack/suitcase is the best bet for …
I was inspired by Rolf Pott’s “No Baggage Challenge”, and decided to travel around Europe for 3 months with just the essentials. And it worked out really wel…
It is very important to pack light not only for easy travel but to keep
away thieves. You not only want to protect yourself, but enjoy yourself.
Ha ha that tiny woman with the really big pink suitcase is so funny… Did
she even realize when packing how big that suitcase is. I carry one small
15 inch backpack that can fit under the airplane seat with enough room to
fit a pair of jeans, 2 tops, 1 sweater, 1 lightweight rain jacket, 1 pair
of boots, unmentionables, socks, wash cloth, small drying off towel, first
aid kit, solar chargers, purse, snacks, toiletries, digital camera, extra
camera batteries, and lots of memory cards and there is still room. You’re
wearing one entire outfit so you don’t need a suitcase/carry-on full of
clothing and you can usually find a store wherever you are going to buy
what you need/want and a bonus to my (smart) way of packing is if you have
to slide down the emergency shoot you reach under the seat grab your
backpack swing it over your shoulders and slide down no bulky suitcases or
carry on and you don’t have to be like the not so smart people on
the Asiana flight that crash landed in San Francisco they got off the plane
and then turned around and went right back into the plane (and it was on
fire) to get their luggage and some even stayed to grab all their luggage
(yes it’s true watch the video everyone who is alive is walking around with
their luggage).
Rick thats an amazing backpack/small suitcase which brand is it !
isn’t it a old video with new shots?
the first time I watched Rick Steves was mid-90’s there in China..almost 20
years ago..never stop loving his show..old school style made travel and
travel show full of fun..pls don’t stop..Micheal Palin and Rick Steves are
my all time fav travel show..If it were not for show like this, I once gave
up my interest in traveling around Europe..
the sad thing is… i love travelling just like rick: doing 5 countries in
a month, the thing is that i love shopping and i love taking pictures of me
in clothes in different scenearios in countries and it gets SO deppressing
to carry all that luggage from one country to another D:
indeed it is. Never the less, I m still happy he is posting them. I wounder
where is he now?
Instead of buying a cell phone wouldn’t to just as easy to buy a sim card?
How much do prepaid cell phone service cost?
On my first trip to Europe we, a family of four, had about 6/7 bags to
carry on our 30-day holiday. Needless to say that wasn’t the best idea! On
our way from Vienna to Linz we went by train, and had to have two cars take
us there: our cousin’s driver’s BMW and a taxi! Then, later that day in
London (after the cars, the train, a plane, and a bus), we stupidly decided
to take the tube to get to our hotel in lieu of a London Taxi. -_- Needless
to say, next time, we’re packing light!
rick we enjoy all of your videos, books and tips…i always wonder why when
you taste some type of food you only put the tip of it in your mouth as if
you’re being careful of really getting a taste for the item.
Switching out SIM cards only works on phones that are purchased unlocked or
have been unlocked by their carrier. If you are still in contract with your
cellphone provider, switching SIMs over seas will not work.v
Hi Rick, This is great and is almost exactly what I take when I travel
myself. I can’t bear to see so many people struggling with enormous
suitcases and too many packages. One on my back and one around my waist or
across my body is all I’ve ever taken, even for up to 12 months. Excellent
video thanks. Nicely put together with very clear information. ryandvy1 see
the range of super anti-theft packs and luggage at Pacsafe.
I walk around with a video camera and a platinum card in my iphone wallet,
and only buy food and water…sometimes a bag to carry home some rare books
:-p wryyyy.
I thought I was packing pretty light but now I’m going to aim to pack Rick
Steves Light. Great Tips.
Great video
Rick your advice on packing light inspired me over the years to preach your
word to others. I created a website that has a younger spin on your
ideology.
Can get even less in my backpack, I’m female but I pack like a boy. Good
video.
i just made a video about minimalism 😀
For Idaho it looks great, not for a a Europe trip. You’ll be way
underdressed.
That’s what I call traveling light!
http://www.thebackpackerchronicles.com
your vid is the best one i’ve came across so far… thank you! 🙂
Does the rain jacket have a built in compress thing or did you just do that
yourself? Could you explain how you did it..