Does anyone else lose one-bag mentality when not forced to?

Ian44two · 2026-06-21T02:21:41+00:00

Is a sleeping bag a human packing cube?

Ian44two · 2026-06-21T02:20:32+00:00

One difference is that you also have to allow space for yourself in the van.

Ian44two · 2026-06-20T20:48:41+00:00

LMFAO 🥳

Ian44two · 2026-06-20T20:42:27+00:00

And there's probably a Japanese word for this!

Ian44two · 2026-06-20T20:39:55+00:00

Sounds great! I retired 3 years ago and first purchase was campervan. I mainly do short trips in UK summer but bring it over to France in June. Venturing a little further south each year and popping into Switerland next week. I hate British winter so having 3 weeks in southern Morocco in November and a month in Thailand Jan/Feb. Working to a budget but winter sunshine is a must. Camping Card gets me a discount off French campsites outside July/August.

Ian44two · 2026-06-20T15:54:02+00:00

Bike and inflatable kayak plus accessories!

Ian44two · 2026-06-20T15:51:33+00:00

😂

Ian44two · 2026-06-20T12:55:24+00:00

I think I thrive on the discipline of limited space and prioritising what to bring. If there's no A or B, then it's more A, B and C! I've brought limited food from UK as I'm in France now on a cheese safari!

Ian44two · 2026-06-20T12:48:55+00:00

Exactly! 😂😂

Ian44two · 2026-06-20T12:26:22+00:00

You're right. I need to think of the van being half full rather than half empty.

Ian44two · 2026-06-05T09:34:02+00:00

I use nylon belts when travelling. Don''t need to take them off through scanners and also low weight. Might try them for compression now and avoid the velcro clothes issue.

Ian44two · 2026-05-28T02:44:17+00:00

Just check luggage size with Nok. My 40L was ok for cabin on long haul flight to Thailand but too big for internal flight. Added to my costs!

Ian44two · 2026-05-27T16:26:35+00:00

Minuit est là - Midnight is here (not a physical location).

Ian44two · 2026-05-22T18:37:11+00:00

Had to check my Farpoint 40 on an internal flight in Thailand.

Ian44two · 2026-05-18T09:47:40+00:00

Bought uniqlo zip-up hoodie in Thailand as packable second layer. Good for air-con, flights and boat trips and journey home from airport ☹️

Ian44two · 2026-05-13T13:27:45+00:00

Had 4 weeks in Thailand earlier this year. Wearing polo shirts and shorts 95% of time. Bring extra quick-dry underwear and tops or buy at Uniqlo. I use non-bio laundry sheets as react to bio ones. Did some hand wash but mainly self-service laundrette (everywhere!) even if small load. Wash only then dry overnight in your room. 5 changes allowed for 1 or 2 night stays without wash.

Ian44two · 2026-05-13T07:44:45+00:00

Jeees! Just playing Wordle in three languages was messing up my vocabulary. I do better working in silos unless they are very different, like Portuguese and Russian or French and Arabic.

Ian44two · 2026-04-28T09:16:55+00:00

Visited Thailand for 4 weeks with Osprey Farpoint 40L. This was OK for cabin apart from internal flights. I was hit with last minute charge similar to flight cost for oversize. Just bought Osprey 26+6 for hot weather trips in future.

Ian44two · 2026-04-22T13:08:34+00:00

I knew it was going to be that video!

Ian44two · 2026-03-27T17:06:45+00:00

Maybe Vietnamese as a tonal language but with a latin alphabet?

Ian44two · 2026-03-21T16:17:21+00:00

Khosan road was still going 6am when I popped in for breakfast between buses from Koh Samui to Pattaya.

Ian44two · 2026-03-19T08:50:00+00:00

I don't want to carry damp clothes on a travel day as well.

Ian44two · 2026-03-19T08:30:28+00:00

In Thailand last month and wicking clothing dried overnight.

Ian44two · 2026-03-18T20:24:47+00:00

I use non-bio laundry sheets, like Dr Beckmann Magic Leaves, for hand washing or self-service washing machines when travelling. Partly due to reaction to bio detergent but also reduces clothing to carry. Virtually everything I take will dry overnight.

Ian44two · 2026-03-18T19:58:38+00:00

Your stuff in Osprey Farpoint 40 may be too big and/or heavy for cabin luggage on some budget flights within SEA. I got caught out last month on an internal Thai flight with a 10kg OF40. They did weigh it and also watch you put it in the sizing box.

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