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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Clothes & Gear
Clothes, backpacks, tools and gear to minimize your footprint.
Posts in Clothes & Gear
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.
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.
Tips for Drying Clothes While Traveling
Drying Clothes While Traveling: Tips, Tools, and Solutions
The 7 Methods for Doing Laundry While Traveling
The seven methods for doing laundry while traveling, from laundry service to hand washing. We dive into the pros and cons of each method.
Tom's Minimalist Packing List (2024)
A minimalist packing list for 2024.
Oh My God, Shoes!
Tips and recommendations for packing one pair of shoes for long-term travel.
Choosing a Backpack
Bag and backpack considerations for long-term, international and minimalist travel.
The Bare Essentials (Packing List)
A list of what I consider bare essentials for any long-term travel, minimalist or otherwise.
Space Saving Items
A list of space saving tools for daily use and minimalist travel. Minimalist products to help minimize and simplify travel.
Convenient Extras (Gear)
A list of convenient extras that make minimalist travel a little easier.
Cold Weather Travel
How to keep your pack small when you're expecting cold weather.