How to Pack Light for Japan Travel: 7-10kg Carry-on + Personal Item

Here's how to pack light for Japan travel, even with a 7-10kg limit for carry-on bags! I show how to pack a personal item plus carry-on suitcase within 7kg (15.4lbs). Then how to pack a backpack with laptop plus carry-on suitcase within 10kg (22lbs). Plus tips to reduce the weight of your luggage. Here is the lightest carry-on suitcase: https://julyus.pxf.io/daEqkW Personal item backpack: https://geni.us/canvelle (save at Canvelle with KENSHOQUEST15) Travel purse: https://geni.us/loandsons I appreciate the commissions I earn when you purchase through my affiliate links! What's your goal with packing light for Japan travel?

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LIGHTWEIGHT TRAVEL BAGS

July Carry-on Light suitcase: https://julyus.pxf.io/daEqkW

Aoyama purse by Lo & Sons: https://geni.us/loandsons
🎀 gifted for inclusion in video

Canvelle backpack (made in USA): https://geni.us/canvelle
🎀 gifted for inclusion in video
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Luggage scale: https://amzn.to/4cfBEKM


LIGHTWEIGHT TRAVEL CLOTHING

Unbound Merino wool travel clothing: https://geni.us/unboundmerino
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Smitten Merino: https://www.smittenmerino.com/


SOLID TRAVEL TOILETRIES

Ethique: https://prz.io/N0yvO0gTv


JAPAN PACKING LIST

7kg Packing Example

Aoyama purse by Lo&Sons (1.5kg packed)

Absolute Essentials
Passport
Important documents such as International Driver’s Permit
Smartphone
Charging cable for phone
Wallet
Empty coin purse
GaN charger with plug adaptors https://geni.us/futurizta
Power bank (Pixy Mini) https://geni.us/futurizta
Charging cable for power bank
Earbuds
AirTag to track purse https://amzn.to/3WIN4B6

Health Items
Travel health insurance https://safetywing.com/ambassador/ref...
Face masks
Tissues
Cough drops
Pouch with menstrual pads
Soap sheets https://amzn.to/4fHookS
Small trash bag
Spare prescription glasses
Sun glasses
Snack
Medicine pouch (pain, motion sickness, diarrhea)
Tooth powder https://amzn.to/3WGgK1B
Toothbrush https://amzn.to/4clGXsd

Purse Essentials
Ear plugs
Tape measure
Fisher Space Pen https://amzn.to/4ctGjZS
Lip balm https://amzn.to/3WYAUoY
Tiny flashlight
Whistle
Bag for placing purse in before putting under seat

Liquids Bag
Mascara
Wool wash https://amzn.to/3yvhu1D
Solid stain remover stick https://amzn.to/3Asx4vm


July Carry-on Light (5.5kg packed)

Everyday Travel Essentials
Waterproof bag with hand towel
Foldable tote bag https://amzn.to/4cmQ4Zu
Water bottle (not packing due to weight)

Clothing & Shoes
Travel day outfit including hoodie - set aside
Packing cubes
3 Merino wool dresses
Camisole (pajamas) https://alnk.to/gzVlElo
Bike shorts (pajamas)
Wool swim suit/ body suit
2 pairs warm leggings
2-3 sets Merino wool bra & underwear https://alnk.to/dewX0RC
Puffy jacket
3 pairs long wool socks
Cotton laundry bag
Boots - wear onto airplane (not packing additional shoes)
AirTag for suitcase

Personal Care / Toiletries
Canvelle flat pouch & toiletries pouch https://geni.us/canvelle
Hair bands & clips
Nail clippers
Nail file
Tweezers
Face sunscreen stick
Lip balm
Lipstick
Compact mirror
Bug repellent patches
Ethique travel tin https://prz.io/N0yvO0gTv
Ethique solid toiletries minis (shampoo, face wash, body wash, moisturizer, deodorant) https://prz.io/N0yvO0gTv
Silicone container https://amzn.to/3yzwT0K
Travel razor https://amzn.to/3WGh1Sb
Foldable brush and comb
Floss


10kg Packing Example

Everything in 7kg example, plus:
Canvelle backpack
Important documents folder
Laptop computer & charging cable (14” MacBook Pro)
Umbrella / parasol
Larger power bank (Pixy Go Magsafe) https://geni.us/futurizta


TIME STAMPS

00:00 How to pack light for Japan
00:15 Goal for packing light
01:26 Tips for packing light
01:47 Lightweight travel bags
04:02 July Carry-On Light (1.9kg = 4.2lbs)
04:17 Aoyama purse by Lo & Sons (0.4kg = 0.88lbs)
05:07 Canvelle backpack (0.6kg =1.3lbs, 15L)
06:00 Lightweight packing organization tools
06:25 Pack essentials first
06:39 Lightening electronics
07:35 Skip items that are only for airplane
07:57 Lightweight quick drying clothing
09:00 Shoes
09:21 Toiletries are optional
09:52 Allow time to test pack
10:13 Packing list 7kg
15:38 Packing list 10kg
16:47 Buy it when you get there
17:26 Plan for returning home


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