For most travelers who, over the course of time, become "light packers," the pinnacle of this achievement is being able to fit all their belongings into one standard rectangular wheeled carry-on bag. One that looks like this: While that's all and good compared to the hassle of dragging around a monstrous checked bag, I think … Continue reading How I can pack for a month+ with a single small backpack
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Traveling with the absolute minimum
If you really want to push the extreme limits of minimalist travel, one experiment you can try is to pare down your luggage to the absolute least amount of stuff that you can get by with and still not look and smell like a derelict. I've done this a few times on my shorter travels … Continue reading Traveling with the absolute minimum
The best travel bag
What's the best travel bag? Easy answer: there is no best travel bag. Get any backpack that's small and comfortable on your shoulders. That's it. Other than that, the bag is irrelevant when you pack light. The importance of the "niceness" of your travel bag is directly proportional to the amount of junk you pack. … Continue reading The best travel bag
The best travel underwear
This one is easy: Ex Officio Give-N-Go boxers. They're comfortable, lightweight, and dry very quickly. They're also durable. Up until just a few days ago, I was still on my very first pair of Ex Officio boxers bought in 2005; one of the very first articles of quick dry clothing I bought when starting … Continue reading The best travel underwear
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