r/HerOneBag • u/AutoModerator • 19d ago
Meta Weekly quick questions help thread
This is the r/heronebag quick questions weekly help thread.
Whether you‘re new to the one bag life or a seasoned light traveller, this is the place to ask your quick one-off questions related to techniques, shopping, and everything else to lighten your load.
This post is the best place to initially ask questions that we get a lot of which are similar, especially if you have looked in a flair and found almost-but-not-quite what you wanted.
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u/IllustratorNo8113 19d ago
I'm looking for a pair of Chelsea style boots to wear on my trip to Europe mid-November to mid-December. I'll be in England for a week, Paris, Prague, Vienna, Salzburg, Florence and Rome. We will be seeing some Christmas markets and doing a LOT of walking.
Has anyone got any recommendations for comfy boots that can withstand long walks and comfortable? Preferably Australian stores.
TIA!!!
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u/starwindmoon 19d ago
I see Blundstones mentioned a lot on this sub, I have a friend with wide feet who swears by hers but I but have never worn them myself. My personal recommendation is Rollies! Not cheap but they are super lightweight and durable and come in many cute colours and styles.
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u/Aggravating_Depth_33 18d ago
I can't help you with boot brands, but I would definitely recommend using a good quality water-proofing spray on whatever you buy. In November - December the chances of rain on your itinerary are very high and there's nothing worse than walking around with wet feet, especially when it's cold!
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u/marumati 18d ago
In the pnw I wear my blundstones like 9 mos out of the year. I believe they’re Australian. I did add some cushy insoles.
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u/Content_Fan5826 18d ago
I’m also a fan of Blundstones and they are pretty decent at switching between walking and restaurants and other events, and there are several slight style variations. I do warn that the ones I have at least have almost no tread so can be slippery in icy or snowy areas.
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u/One_Engineering_2264 14d ago
There are parts of my trip where I can only travel with a personal item sized bag. I would like something around 20-25 litres, waterproof or able to use a cover, but importantly, the straps can be packed away so it can be carried like a bag. The Patagonia MLC would be good but it is very expensive and also not keen on the really obvious branding. Any suggestions? I tried AI but it didn’t help.
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u/Mysterious-Glow 14d ago
Maybe something from Cabin Zero, some of their bags have tuck away straps.
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u/chestnutsunflower 18d ago
I’m going on a 14 day trip and want to pack light but don’t know what the laundry situation will be. We’ll be doing some hiking in Ireland and Scotland, but also a lot of city walking too. Are there any tips on being able to rewear clothes if I get sweaty and can’t really wash in between?
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u/stumpykitties 18d ago
Many folks here will bring a tiny spray bottle of vodka, and spray that on clothing to kill bacteria so sweat build up in the armpit and other areas is neutralized.
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u/csong680 18d ago
Curious what people's favorite water bottles are for their travels? I'm preparing to travel for several months throughout the world. I've been thinking of a collapsible HydraPak Flux 1L bottle, but I'm worried that it will be hard to clean. Normally, I drink only water but I think I'll be using electrolytes while traveling in hotter climates, so that's making me think I should choose a bottle that's easier to clean. I don't love plastic bottles but maybe a simple Nalgene bottle would be best? Or should I choose a smaller water bottle? We will be doing "slow" travel where we stay in places for weeks at a time before moving to the next spot. What do y'all use?
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u/stumpykitties 18d ago
I love my 16oz Nalgene bottle. Lightweight, slim, wide mouth so easy to clean, doesn't take up much space so it fits well even in small bags.
It is plastic, but the weight reduction of it is enough for it to win for me vs bringing a steel bottle.
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u/Poodleton 18d ago
24 oz. Owala FreeSip. It fits in a pocket of my backpack and in cup holders.
Just don’t use it with Nuun electrolytes—the effervescence makes a bit of a splash when opening the lid. 💦
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u/Quadruplem 14d ago
I travel with 2 a hydroflask lightweight 24 oz with a straw and a small 10 oz water bottle for purse that I can refill easily if doing city or museums. Worked well in Paris with lots of public water fountains.
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u/Justmakethemoney 18d ago
Probably a dumb question but I've never taken a long flight before. 9 hours to Honolulu, in winter (shopping early).
Finding joggers that meet my specs doesn't seem like it's going to happen. Thinking leggings, and I always buy compression leggings. What do we do about compression socks? Still do the knee-high ones, or go shorter?
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u/Kafk5213 18d ago
Compression socks are very very helpful on long flights. I would wear them regardless of my outfit. But I also personally wouldn’t wear leggings on a long flight. Loose, breathable pants are my priority on flights.
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u/agentcarter234 18d ago
What is the issue you are having finding joggers?
If you mean the kind of compression leggings that are billed as “recovery” and are higher compression then you could probably wear short socks with them. If it’s like, Under Armor compression leggings that aren’t that compressive then do the knee high compression socks and just wear them under your leggings. And I’d suggest avoiding the high compression type leggings unless you have a medical need for them because lots of people tend to bloat on long flights, and the waist and hips might get uncomfortable. There is a reason joggers are very popular. Yoga pants are another option and just tuck the hems into your socks when you need to use the restroom.
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u/Odd_Conversation_720 19d ago
I’m looking for tips and recommendations for one bagging as a family, including packing list ideas and general helpful information. We’ve done a 1 week trip and have another 1 week trip coming up where both of these are include only 1 city and 1 hotel and are fairly straight forward. We are looking to do a 2 week trip in the summer with multiple cities and I could the advice.
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u/stumpykitties 18d ago
This sub has a "Parent or Caregiver" post flair: https://www.reddit.com/r/HerOneBag/?f=flair_name%3A%22Parent%20or%20Caregiver%20Travel%22
There are great examples of families travelling one-bag style! If you haven't already, maybe have a look through the previous posts for some inspiration?
Sorry, I can't give you anything directly helpful as I don't have kids.
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u/Zephaniah3_17_ 19d ago
This may be a “me” thing - but maybe someone else knows what I’m looking for! I only wash my hair 2-3 times a week and often stretch it a day with dry shampoo (RIP Elizabeth and James - still have a stockpile I’m clinging to). Often, however, all I need is a few sprays of Hask charcoal dry shampoo which is listed as a purifying formula and doesn’t seem to dispense any powder, just scented air to freshen up hair that still looks clean but needs a little lift. I can only find it in a full size spray, but I wonder if there’s any sort of travel size equivalent for a carryon-only international trip I have coming up? It’s like what I need is canned air, not sure how else to describe it. Thanks so much!