Clothing Optional (Nice-to-Have Extras)
Thermal underwear, a buff, swim trunks that double as shorts, one nice shirt and a few other extras, with notes on when each one is worth packing.
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Jackets, Coats and Ponchos, Oh My!
Puffer vs down, rain shell vs poncho, and why three thin layers beat one heavy coat when you are living out of a small backpack.
Laptop Accessories and Alternatives (for Working While Traveling)
The options for working on the road, from a full laptop down to a phone and keyboard, plus the small accessory kit that actually earns its space.
Laundry EVERY Day (It's Not as Bad as It Sounds)
Why washing one set of base layers every day is what makes a three-set wardrobe work, plus the five-minute routine that makes it painless.
Shorts, Pants and Trunks
How to pick the two or three pairs of bottoms that will carry you through hikes, beaches, bars and long flights without filling your backpack.
Space Saving Toiletries (Minimizing Your Pamper Pouch)
Bars instead of bottles, one soap for everything, and buying the rest on arrival: how to shrink your toiletry kit down to a sandwich bag.
The High-Tech Minimalist (Packing List)
Packing recommendations for the high-tech minimalist: lighter, warmer, faster-drying gear so the same tiny pack works in cold and variable climates.
How to Pack for One Bag Travel
One bag travel comes down to three things: materials, methods, and mindset. MindsetMindset is the biggest hurdle, and it plays into everything else,…
One Bag Methods for Minimizing Your Pack
One Bag Methods for Minimizing Your PackOne-bag travelers define specific methods and routines to stay organized and keep their packs to a minimum;…
Choosing the Right Shoes for One Bag Travel
How to Choose the Right Shoes for One-Bag TravelShoes are and likely always will be one of the biggest barriers to minimalist travel; aside from…
Essential One-Bag Travel Accessories
Note: This post is a work in progress, feel free to subscribe if you want to get notified when the post is finished (if ever).Very few items are…
How to Minimize Your Pack for One Bag Travel
Tips for minimizing your pack for first-time one-bag travelers.In this article: 1. Bring Less Clothes2. Bring the Right Clothes3. Pack One Pair of…