A woman who traveled the world using a small backpack and her top tips on packing light has shared her top tips.
Brooke Schoenman, a resident of Australia, has taken a 12l backpack with her on the road. It is small enough that it can be considered a personal item for airlines.
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After being frustrated by the weight of her old luggage, she explained that she had decided to reduce her bag size over the years.
She said CNN TravelHow her original 55l backpack, which was about the same size as a carry on bag for airlines, was too heavy to transport between hotels or airports.
She stated: “I didn’t use all those extra things that I packed.”
She took her 12l bag on a trip of three weeks in 2016 across the US. Since then, she hasn’t looked back.
She said that it has resulted in some strange looks from taxi drivers, who often look confused when she drops her off at the airport.
She claimed that her mother was also shocked. “laughed at the size of her bag”.
Her website is often filled with her own tips and tricks. The Packing ListShe started it in 2010 and now she shows you how to make the most out of your space.
Her handbag contains one packing container containing clothing. It can be used more than once.
She also showed her fold-up shoes and mini essential toiletries.
She said that even toiletries in travel size can be useful. “way bigger”It is important to choose the right size for the length of your trip.
Brooke stated that layers are a great way to pack for different temperatures. Brooke recommends having enough clothing for both warmer and colder climates.
She admitted she occasionally travels with a 26l bag (a standard backpack size), but she swears to her small bag. “worry about her luggage or what she was going to wear”.
She said: “It’s nice to be able to leave the airport or the train and head straight out with all your luggage and not feel weighed down in the process.”
“A lot of it is just realizing what are your priorities and being comfortable with less, which is really hard for some people to deal with.”
She has even been so well-known for her tips that she now conducts seminars on packing light. “empowering”They have revolutionized the way they travel.
A £10 bag has been praised by travellers for being a game-changer when travelling with just hand luggage.
Or this £29 bag is ideal for passengers trying to fit their bag under their seat when travelling with Ryanair.
These are other packing tips to help you keep your suitcase light for your next vacation.
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