These are good tips for all holidays, not just backpacking. I circumnavigated the island of Ireland via the Stranraer to Larne ferry, having hitched to Scotland. Stayed in Youth Hostels, one B&B and with friends. I took an old backpack which with contents weighed maybe 10 - 15 pounds or so. Very easy. And for example you could hire a horse in Killarney, and ride on the actual racecourse if there's no-one around!
@EldestPuck
6 жыл бұрын
Dude ear plugs are the most important thing... I did stay in hostels and even worst huts on hiking tracks were ppl sleeping right next to you... ear plugs are an essential equipment
@cassiefisher9924
3 жыл бұрын
Id like to see you invite the Real' friends u made n do one on England? Maybe? Like a reunion...lol
@EldestPuck
3 жыл бұрын
@@cassiefisher9924 I mean ppl u dont know who sleep right next to u. I basicaly have no idea what ur talking about...
@cassiefisher9924
3 жыл бұрын
That wasnt intended for you dear sir...it was for Karl dude sorry musta not put it in the right comment part...i was suggesting a new video...but...yeah i feel u on them earplugs hee
@TheDaniellemarriott
7 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful! I'm going to Canada for 10 months at the beginning of next year and as someone who knows nobody who has backpacked before or anyone who has done extensive travel, I needed something to tell me the essentials and the logical things to bring. I could read websites but I don't have enough attention span for their long ass paragraphs that ramble on and on so thank you so much for making this. You're making my life so much better😂
@erix0n
7 жыл бұрын
can i just say this is by far the best video for packing tips. everything is spot on. i just got back from backpacking SEA & Oz . managed to live with just a carry on. perfect tips. Respect
@sosvaleggiodenis
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that’s a very realistic and simple video with extremely useful tips. Thank you so much
@karlwatsondocs
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was useful 😊👍
@thekingoftheworld9553
7 жыл бұрын
It wouldn't be a Karl Watson video without a reference to a movie. :D
@JustTheHighlights
6 жыл бұрын
Just the video I needed to watch so I can prepare for my trip to Iceland. Cheers!
@lizziegsack
7 жыл бұрын
Haha samwise bringing the pots and pans! Thanks for this video, well useful. Will be sure to re watch before going on my next adventure!
@jameswebber359
7 жыл бұрын
This should be a public service announcement for all backpackers ;) Thanks for the tips
@Eldare
5 жыл бұрын
Watched so many vids like this but you still had some good new points to make
@karlwatsondocs
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@peterarnell8112
7 жыл бұрын
LOTR's reference made me chuckle. But in all in all this was a great help. I was set on buying myself hat gloves etc. For when i go away not even thinking that i could buy them when i get there. Thanks.
@peterarnell8112
7 жыл бұрын
What method did you use for accessing your money while away? Did you use your regular debit card, pre-paid etc.
@khawaryaqoob4306
7 жыл бұрын
Sir Amazing Karl ! you have eased our lives and traveling. Really all packing suggestions are so fantastic that it unload 75% of unnecessary luggage and mental burden and enable you to live your travel dream to the fullest. I especially like the fabulous chicken reference regarding my wish to drag my kitchen & chicken around!!! JUST FABULOUS! YOU ARE PRECIOUS!!!
@TheAdventurousVlogger
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Karl,I also love to travel and have had my channel for a couple of years,I came across your channel while looking for videos on my next adventure,Hong Kong...I have now watched all your travel videos and have to say they are fantastic.You should be extremely proud of the videos Karl.Cant wait to se your next adventure.....John
@TheAdventurousVlogger
7 жыл бұрын
That would be an honour!!! Hope you are well.
@JesShowTravelMediaJstm
7 жыл бұрын
duuude this is such a great episode. we encountered the pen issue so many times with filling out immigration things and such. and made the mistake of bringing huge jackets for Patagonia. I love the layering idea. got the exact charge battery. excellent tips. I eventually plan to release a vid showing what I brought but I'm going to suggest your video to everyone before viewing mine. expert advise. well done pal.
@Johnchnguyen
3 жыл бұрын
I actually bursted out laughing when you brought up good ol Samwise Gamgee, being the only person who's ever brought pots and pans.
@karlwatsondocs
3 жыл бұрын
Haha 😊
@JamieBanksTravel
7 жыл бұрын
Never tried packing cubes. Will give it a shot. Thanks for your tips!
@SlipsandSticks
7 жыл бұрын
Amazing man! This is huge. Getting ready for my 12 month Nee Zealand / Australia trip in the spring. Re watching all of your videos to try and pick up little tips and tricks. Cheers
@calliewynd7055
7 жыл бұрын
Going to buy some packing cubes now!! I'm backpacking through NZ for 7 weeks over the new year with Kiwi Experience (Thanks to your HK2NY series for inspiring me to go!!)
@Mitchh109
7 жыл бұрын
These Q&A videos are world class mate. So so helpful. Thanks a lot Karl
@pinkpineapple90
7 жыл бұрын
Probably the most useful video I have seen. Wouldn't have thought to pack extra visa photos or a charger. I also thought packing cubes were just a luxury that heaps of chicks use, but I guess I'm sold now 👌🏽 thanks! X
@TheTravelerJunkie
7 жыл бұрын
Never used the packing cubes, they look great. Thanks for the tips buddy
@grantharper6033
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome videos Karl, you're inspiring me to pack up and head off! Thank you
@vincentgewert4886
7 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video!! extremely helpful, keep going the very way you are right now!!
@petrij966
7 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Just ordered the farpoint 40 and gonna look at some packing cubes tomorrow 😊
@faenorsjewel5618
7 жыл бұрын
Nice video man! Really useful.....though i do now need to get some packing cubes before saturday when im off to Thailand 😊 keep them coming man.....mega excited about the African adventure!
@faenorsjewel5618
7 жыл бұрын
Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries.... guessing you're new to them to then 😂😂
@alantinoalantonio
7 жыл бұрын
Dude, you are so cool for providing all your useful advice. Thank you for all your effort!!!
@VolpeGuitar
7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely +1 for the pen... In my last trip to Miami i forgot it and i had to find one on the plane for the visa D: Nice video as always Karl!!!
@berniecrowley9891
7 жыл бұрын
Great advice as always Karl!! Seriously love EVERY video of yours!!
@anthonygrasso2784
5 жыл бұрын
I do not aggry on some point. If you want to take nice clothes to dress up, you definitly can ! I do it everywhere I go all around the world and I take only a small carry on backpack . A shirt can fit in a bag exactly like a tshirt. And actually if you pack well, shirt stays clean, and you can iron them at the laundry most of time (so you can bring 1 white shirt, you use it, you clean and then you can use it again, and white shirt can fit in all combination - the most dress up to the casual style - a non iron shirt is better of course). About pants, a dark blue jean do the job very well, yes it does ! For a minimum of confort a jean with a a bit of stretch (2-3% of élasthanne max) and you can do everything with (including treck). Anyway ... it's the same with every clothes.
@JayOz1
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Karl! I love these Q & A videos. Looking forward to the filming tips! Cheers
@jtaboxing
2 жыл бұрын
Great vid 👍🏼
@antonwerner8054
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for answering the question! Looking forward to the next Travel Q&A Episode.
@JacobCarlson
7 жыл бұрын
Great tips Karl!
@Steinle92
7 жыл бұрын
Very useful tips. Thank you :) Just one question: How do you keep your camera gear safe when filming on a beach for example and want to go into the water? Do you bring it back to the hostel first or just leave it in your bag on the beach? I'm thinking about filming my next trip and I'm worried about my camera getting stolen.
@disarmsox
6 жыл бұрын
I say bring some smart/casual clothes, in case you're invited to a club or restaurant or another social gathering in the evening. I know it's more clothes to carry, but it stops you from feeling woefully underdressed, and you'll blend in more wearing nicer shoes than those walking shoes that most backbackers can easily be identified by..
@escapefromcitysmokes
7 жыл бұрын
Hope Pepsi company won't sue you Karl ;) need to say, an awesome video again from the Trip master. Cheers..
@pthompson2113
5 жыл бұрын
I have not decided whether or not I like packing cubes because I find that I can use my space much more efficiently if I roll all of my clothing items. For example, I have the Ospreay Farpoint 40 backpack, and I simply roll all of my clothing in there.
@karlwatsondocs
5 жыл бұрын
It's less about saving space, more about keeping stuff organised, quicker and easier to pack and unpack
@nuvoclassic
5 жыл бұрын
Samwise Gamgee! hee, hee, hee, hee, ha, ha, ha. pots and pans! that made me laugh out loud - good video!
@omega3294
7 жыл бұрын
You should make videos on how you would pack if you went on a 1month trip/6 month trip or 1 year trip.
@arifarc43
7 жыл бұрын
your channel deserves more subscribers. like a million.
@laurenpears8240
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for answering my question! In hindsight it was probably a bit dumb of me to think places might not have laundry facilities haha
@keyvanfares7947
7 жыл бұрын
Great video once again! cant wait till im gonna go away on a trip, currently saving up :)
@NaturalBeautyGlow
7 жыл бұрын
I love your videos they are always spot on! I can't wait for you to uploaded the other africa videos!!
@derekcooper1205
7 жыл бұрын
really enjoy that Karl, really great advice, am so looking forward to ur film tip video , i being a photography i also film bit of my trip n how to edit well, what look for ,cut ,tools love no thank :) get better at it
@SgtSayWhat
7 жыл бұрын
Cheers Karl!
@pj-ec4gb
7 жыл бұрын
Travel lists that tell you to bring your passport and a smile infuriate me! I think the best thing I brought was a plastic knife,fork and spoon set that folded into each other, was so much better than a spork! We were in a hostel with no kitchen, the restaurants were too expensive and I was the only one with a knife that could cut through the bread and cheese we all pitched in to buy.
@buthainaa87
7 жыл бұрын
AWESOME KARL !!! where have you been hiding !!! i just came across your channel .. AWESOME ..
@henriquegoncalves5730
7 жыл бұрын
Nice tips and great vídeo; some tips i use is my trips tank you karl. I love your vídeos
@pp1735
7 жыл бұрын
So detailed!!!!!!!!
@matthewkeily6118
7 жыл бұрын
Good advice especially the packing cubes thanks once again Karl
@ASMRFlowerGirl
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the advices !!!
@harshraithatha8870
7 жыл бұрын
great one bro would surely help in my backpacking
@khawaryaqoob4306
7 жыл бұрын
GRACIAS for great advice and making me SMILE. D:
@adrianabayless8249
7 жыл бұрын
The movie references 😂😂
@OffHeGoesCBX
7 жыл бұрын
Really good informative video 👌
@MoeYanGon
7 жыл бұрын
Your channel is awesome! just subscribed
@Xodeladelamore
6 жыл бұрын
Thank u for all this info 🤗❤️
@karlwatsondocs
6 жыл бұрын
Glad it’s useful 😊
@RookieTechie
7 жыл бұрын
Great video and thanks for answering my question! For filming video, what is your procedure of filming? I mean, do you have your camera ON all the time? How do you manage storage?
@lbunnygordon1133
5 жыл бұрын
Hope will be ok with my wheel bag it is about 9 kg full as travelling for a year and need hot and cold and some smart clothes and stuff, and light daypack. I am going on organised cheap trip part of time and cant put backpack on my back as asthmatic and dont support xtra weight on my body. Hopefully for visiting sites will be able to leave bpack on vehicle or at accommodation first. Phone battery pack and chargers essential and great life saver ... also have tiny ipod type item and kindle... never take laptop. Tip .. hide valuable in small purse under my clothes and arm lol...
@Wayfaringwanderersofficial
7 жыл бұрын
Samwise Gamgee!!!! Hahaha classic.
@fambax2248
7 жыл бұрын
First ever non-bullshit packing video. Great work.
@azaz...
7 жыл бұрын
great vid, thanks for answering my question.
@travelandvino2738
7 жыл бұрын
Karl, Thanks for all the tips mate! very interested in the video filming and editing Q&A... what kind of editor do you use? how do you incorporate film clips, music, etc in your productions? any issue with copyrights, etc? cheers, -Jeff
@qristv1912
7 жыл бұрын
pretty cool man thanks
@jenniferblears192
7 жыл бұрын
When the guy in the shop said packing cubes will change my life I thought 'what is he on'. But it's true! I wouldn't do without them now! #changeslives
@1megavideoschannel
7 жыл бұрын
subscribed bro !!!
@bravelytravel6994
7 жыл бұрын
Great advice!!!
@peterarnell8112
7 жыл бұрын
Slightly off topic... Say you're going to the beach or a nice waterfall and you want to go in the water. Where do you put your electronics? Or do you have to leave them locked away at the hostel and not get any photos?
@nickoxide
7 жыл бұрын
After doing your HK2NY trip for 9 months. Would you say that is a once in a life time event or would you and James strongly consider sitting down and working for another 3 years to save the money to go again? 3 years saving to 9 months travel, was it worth it in the end? in simple terms, You would have to do nothing but work and save for 12 years to go traveling for just 3 years
@ashleyzheng9078
7 жыл бұрын
love your vids bros your my favourite KZitemr... you passed pewdiepie on my top 5
@fredsta500
7 жыл бұрын
Do you have any advice on what sort of travel insurance to get, especially for a long trip (6 months - 1year) where you don't know exactly where you will be heading or what sorts of activities you'll be doing?
@theanxiousplanner3516
7 жыл бұрын
Whoop! Thanks for answering my question! We have started packing a few bits already. Shit is getting real! 🙈 X
@Jignesh.P.Gharat
7 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend Portable Solar Panel Charger(charging gopro and phones etc ) for long trips or mostly for hiking where you are out in the wild with no power supply?
@Surfingonearth
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Karl, what would you recommend for a backpack that you can carry on budget airlines (ryanair particularly)? and How do you carry your backpack on budget airlines? :D
@InAUGral
7 жыл бұрын
G'Day from down under!
@ocado88
5 жыл бұрын
Pan's and spices!! 😂😂😂
@monchingnacu8241
7 жыл бұрын
I'm looking forward to seeing you backpacking from Armenia all the way through Georgia, Azerbaijan, Uzbekiztan, Kazakhstan, Siberia and Russia as your last destination.
@DanielRustad
5 жыл бұрын
"No one gives a s#%t." I laughed out loud.
@EatMyShortsYum
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice! I'm going on a 3 month trip which includes India and several SEA countries, what do you do currency-wise when you go on trips with multiple countries?
@gregsfilms3986
6 жыл бұрын
Do you edit as you go along on your trips? If so, how do you find the time/energy/motivation? If not, is it something that you've ever considered? What would you think of someone trying to do that, would it depend etirely on the person and on the travel pace?
@gregsfilms3986
6 жыл бұрын
Okay, thanks you!
@WatchingTheo
7 жыл бұрын
Legend.
@WhoaNellyJake
7 жыл бұрын
Those Wayne's World clips lmaooooo
@hindabdalhussain5591
7 жыл бұрын
love it ^^ :D
@kevinthompson6434
6 жыл бұрын
9:30 Paradiso!!! Best hostel in NZ
@Amithrpz
7 жыл бұрын
Any chance you can upload the video about how to film a bit earlier? flying on December 1st for 5 months and could really use it :) lol
@Amithrpz
7 жыл бұрын
haha hopefully you will, much love from Israel, have a good one!
@LeiaLaureline
7 жыл бұрын
Great video! And a wonderful no bull shit approach to packing :) On a side note: is your liver ok? The darkness around your eyes might be caused by a liver imbalance.
@LeiaLaureline
7 жыл бұрын
Oh God now I'm imagining a 3 year old Karl looking like a toddler-MMA deadbeat! ...aaannnd now I see a real boy version of Chucky every time i close my eyes....How am I going to sleep?! Fuck it, movie marathon it is...
@jonesmcnamara
7 жыл бұрын
What is the weather like in Western Europe in October?
@thekingoftheworld9553
7 жыл бұрын
Question for next video What camera(s) do you use for filming and if its more than a Go Pro how the hell do you find space for it?
@davidwallace7232
7 жыл бұрын
Karl, have you done a video covering this topic yet? I'm going travelling for a year in 2018 and would like to get a good video of the trip. I'm in no way tech-minded though, so your help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers.
@davidwallace7232
7 жыл бұрын
Also, just to say I'm really looking forward to seeing your New Zealand trip. You've got the best travel videos on youtube, man. Keep up the good work!
@davidlp6510
7 жыл бұрын
I can imagine that you are getting a deluge of questions here. Sorry about that for adding to the problem. My question is about Visas. Do you need to get several visas before you leave home? Once going into Brazil from Argentina I got my visa to Brazil when I was in Uruguay. What are your views on that? The second topic is the video equipment that you carry with you. Can you talk about that?
@marlenamucha4979
7 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't some plastic bags do the same as packing cubes?
@jambro18
7 жыл бұрын
Karl how many countries have you been to in total?
@rackycyron1197
6 жыл бұрын
where did you buy your bag
@us2travelmoments151
7 жыл бұрын
When is the new Q&A coming out about filming a trip?
@us2travelmoments151
7 жыл бұрын
Which Saturday? ;) I'm leaving the 19th of April from Moskow and i'm starting my year+ travel with Trans-mongolia express
@justinwilsher4192
7 жыл бұрын
hi Karl Watson I am planning to travel to Iceland to Chicago to new york any tips have you been to Iceland from Justin
@lowennshewell3191
7 жыл бұрын
can you create your own routes of travel for a year on the sta travel website?
@lowennshewell3191
7 жыл бұрын
great can i do it on the website though or just in the store?
@lowennshewell3191
7 жыл бұрын
Can't wait!! When are you going?
@andrereyes83
7 жыл бұрын
Yep to all of them... just one more if you're extra picky when it comes to dirty cloths... bring a travel ziploc space bag with you... why a ziploc? It seals smell, no time to fold dirty cloths nicely to make them fit in your bag.Once you seal it and take the air out, it really helps with space. Easy to carry the bag to the laundry ( less mess).
@deependraadhikari9145
7 жыл бұрын
I have already ask u about how to make video while traveling alone hope I ll get answer in q&a 4
@davidburnip
7 жыл бұрын
Have you ever bothered taking a sleeping bag on any of your trips?
@kochv87
7 жыл бұрын
good question...
@parkourmetal123
6 жыл бұрын
Besides your dirty clothes, I think it's pretty probable that a person might want to steal your BACKPACK, WICH COSTS LIKE TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS. So you are never safe enough.
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