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A Pack In-Between, London, England
Continuing an irregular series about how to live a nomadic life and how much a nomadic life costs, some thoughts about how to pack for travel and a list of what I packed for my current trip.
People always ask long-term travelers what they pack for trips, with cries of surprise at how little (or how much) they carry with them on their journeys. At the same time, long-term travelers are always curious about the decisions other travelers made when faced with similar decisons, part of the continual game in living a nomadic life. Therefore, to continue the conversation and peek into my own decisions, here are the details behind what I packed on my current little jaunt.
How to Pack: “Heavy packs kill light lives.”
As a constant traveler, always packing or unpacking from one trip or another, I’ve been on the search for the perfect bag for a long time.
But I’ve come to recognize that the perfect bag simply doesn’t exist.
Instead, I’ve come to enjoy different packs for different adventures: a Gregory Shasta and Mountainsmith Ghost for backpacking trips into the wilderness (although both bags have been on long-term trips abroad in the past), a Mountainsmith Tour as a camera bag, and my Patagonia Critical Mass as a do-everything briefcase / gym / weekend bag.
But for trips I’ve come to depend on my Patagonia MLC; it’s a pack that doesn’t look like a pack, has a comfortable shoulder strap, works surprisingly effectively as a backpack while traveling, has a low-profile and is sized to carry-on airplanes and squeeze into small spaces. Yes, at 43 L (2610 cubic inches), it has less pack space than most packs people use for long-term trips. But that’s a virtue, not a weakness; “heavy packs kill light lives.”
Seriously, if there is just one bit of advice I would pass on to someone getting ready to take a trip: take less. There are few joys greater while traveling than walking off a plane and heading directly into the world without stopping to pick up baggage, without having to worry if the bags made it to your destination, or by being able to navigate cities, hotels, restaurants and daily life without dragging a huge bag behind you.
Selecting a smaller pack helps make that a reality by forcing you to re-evaluate what you bring because the size of your pack is a very real, tangible constraint. Embrace constraints.
Pack: 1 item.
Clothes: “What you pack, breaks your back.”
I use the adage “take half as many clothes as you think you need and twice as much money”, but still find that I take too many clothes.
My hack? I take or wear a couple bits of clothing that I intend to discard while traveling, lightening my load and building in some space in my pack for poor packing decision-making.
What did I take on my current trip? Excluding what I discarded:
- 1 pair jeans. Yes, they are heavy, bulky, and take forever to dry when you wash them, but jeans are a go-anywhere uniform for the world.
- 1 pair black pants. Why do I carry a pair of black pants? For business, for more formal and dressier affairs, and to avoid looking like a backpacker at all times.
- 1 pair North Face khaki hiking pants. Not zip-off convertible pants, just lightweight, simple, wear-anywhere, quick-drying, decent-looking pants for travel, hiking and relaxing.
- 1 REI One soft shell. A go-anywhere, lightweight, flexible jacket to wear in all conditions. Not needed everywhere at all times, but it’s a security blanket more than anything else.
- 1 dark pinstriped blazer. A reminder of my “what would James Bond do” mantra; unnecessary, but one of my travel comfort items.
- 1 tie. Mostly to wear while flying, to help stand out from the usual sweatpants-wearing American flyer.
- 3 long-sleeve button-down shirts. White, black, and a blue North Face travel button-down. I am almost incapable of wearing a long-sleeve shirt without rolling up the sleeves, so these basically function as short-sleeve shirts.
- 1 pair Columbia khaki shorts.
- 1 pair Nike running shorts / bathing suit.
- 1 Nike Dri-Fit Pullover. If you know me, you’ve seen me wear this shirt a couple times over the past five years. Still going strong.
- 2 short-sleeve polo shirts. White and Black.
- 2 pair Patagonia Silkweight t-shirts. Indestructible, functional, perfect to wear anywhere, anytime.
- 1 pair Saucony Jazz black vegan trainers. A new beloved, wear-anywhere pair of shoes, suitable for any situation given the right attitude.
- 1 pair black shoes. Soon to be ditched.
- 3 pair Smartwool long socks, all dark colors.
- 1 pair Smartwool short socks, white.
- 1 Mountain Hardwear light fleece tuque. Again, not needed everywhere, but very small, lightweight, and can be used to pack and pad electronics.
- 1 pair Manzilla light gloves. Ever since I got frostbite back in 2003, I always carry a pair of gloves when I travel.
- 1 scarf. Unnecessary, I know. I’ll probably never wear it. I just like scarfs.
- 1 pack towel. I always carry a towel.
- 3 pairs underwear. Cotton and Patagonia silkweight.
- 1 belt.
Granted, this list includes some of the 18 things you don’t need, but it works for me and how I want to live.
When I pack clothes I pack for multiple uses; I hesitate to bring anything that only works in one combination, or for one specific use. Basic clothes can be mix-and-matched with anything; building flexibility into your wardrobe is the key for minimizing the amount of clothes you need to bring.
And remember one thing: clothes are sold all over the world. If you forgot it, or didn’t bring it, you can buy it.
Clothes: 30 items. Total so far: 31 items.
The Tools to Live: “Bring, Buy and Discard”
I’m always surprised how the rest of the stuff adds up; we think carefully about the clothes we pack and how we’ll use them, but the rest of the “stuff” adds up quickly and is typically disposable and replaceable.
- 1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. No dSLR on this trip. Attempting to embrace creative constraints, but kinda regretting my decision, the first time I have traveled extensively without a dSLR since 2005. But still, loving this little camera. (+1 charger and +1 USB cable)
- 1 Lowepro Rezo 50. Case for the camera above.
- 1 8GB Sandisk Ultra SD card, 1 4GB Sandisk Ultra SD card, 2 2GB Sandisk Ultra SD cards. Kinda unnecessary, but worth it.
- 1 Apple MacBook Pro 15″. The best and worst thing I carry, for many, many reasons, my tool for creating and connecting, my tie to another world. (+1 power cable and +1 2GB USB thumb drive)
- 1 unlocked Nokia GSM phone. Necessary for traveling abroad; but make sure you bring the right kind, and despite the fact I used to work in the wireless industry in the US and Europe and should know better, I still brought a GSM phone that wouldn’t work in Europe. C’est la vie. (+1 locked Nokia GSM phone, acquired in London, +1 charger for each phone)
- 3 plug adapters for various countries.
- 1 Sea to Summit dry sack. In case of rain, to keep electronics completely dry, just in case.
- 1 cloth shoulder sack. It’s a shoulder sack I bought in Chiang Mai, Thailand back in 2005, and it’s continued to stay in my pack ever since, because it’s lightweight, it rolls up, it doesn’t stand out, and I have yet to find a replacement.
- 1 Masterlock combination lock. One of things that can be a pain to get when you need one; my nearly 20 year-old Masterlock combination lock failed in Austin this past March, forcing me to get a new one, sadly.
- 1 Petzl headlamp. For looking like a geek at hostels at night.
- 1 Timex watch. For running, wandering, and tracking the time when your phone is otherwise useless.
- 1 REI ditty sack (to store stuff inside the pack), 1 laptop case (to protect the laptop inside the pack), +2 Ziplock bags.
- Toiletries. A small, limited selection, just the necessities, in a carry-on ready plastic bag. (counted as one item).
- 1 Offbeat Guide to Tokyo (since discarded), 1 city map for London, and 1 French phrasebook (unnecessary).
- 1 Passport, 1 copy of passport, printouts of air tickets, printed maps of where I’m staying (counted as 4 items).
- 1 notebook, 2 pens, keys from home, 1 carabiner, 2 knee braces (for running), 1 sunglasses, 1 eyeglasses, 1 checkbook, hotel and airline loyalty cards and random foreign cash from past trips (counted as 12 items).
- I also “travel” with Mozy’s online backup system, backing up my laptop automatically online every time I get access to Internet, giving me some peace of mind from the inevitable hard drive failure (not counted).
Stuff: 47 items. Total so far: 78 items.
Although pretty different in composition, the total number of items I am carrying is close to the 77 items that Carl Nelson has packed, and a fairly successful attempt at my version of the 100 Things Challenge.
What would I have changed?
I would have brought an dSLR. So it goes. And given the hot European and Japanese weather I have seen so far, the jacket, toque, gloves and scarf have been completely unnecessary. We’ll see if I end up wearing them.
The most important item I brought: Me.
More important than anything else, we shape our experiences with our attitudes, viewpoints, energy and openness to explore far more than any physical item we can bring. In another life, I could imagine traveling in medieval times with nothing but a walking stick and the clothes on my back; yet different times call for different measures.
Me: 1 item. Total: 79 items.
When I pack for a trip I like to reflect on my travel goals: to explore, to experience, to learn from the world, to create memories, and to give back to the world, sharing ideas and experiences with people throughout the world. If the stuff I pack doesn’t help me do that, then there’s really no need for me to bring it.
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This post lingered in my mind for a long time, finally written during a train ride from Kyoto to Tokyo, staring at Mt. Fuji in the distance, then polished and posted from London, listening to the sounds of the city waft through the morning air; if you like this post you should click here to follow this website by RSS, Twitter and email and click here to follow me on Twitter for lighter, quicker bits about my travels and life; also feel free to connect with me on Facebook or check out my photos on Flickr to see more photos from my travels that do not make it on my website.
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Posts from other travelers past and present about how to pack for long-term travel:
- Derek Johanson, My Gear List – Travel through Life Light
- Matt Kepnes (Nomadic Matt), What to Pack on Your Trip
- Carl Nelson, Life in a Backpack: An Exercise in Minimalist Living
- Tim Ferriss, How to Travel the World with 10 Pounds or Less (Plus: How to Negotiate Convertibles and Luxury Treehouses)
- Todd and Tynan of Life Nomadic, The Gear of Life Nomadic
- Christine Gilbert, A Year of Gear: Road Tested Results Part One
- Gillian and Jason, Our Whole World On Our Backs
- David duChemin, Travelling Stuff (for photographers, but still valuable)
- Kareem Mayan, Gear List for a Digital Nomad (and thanks to Kareem’s post for pointing me to more pack lists below…)
- Megan, The Details: Packing
- Andy Volk, The packing list
- Sarah Lane, World Travel FAQ
- Nate Kurtz, Packing List
- Theresa and Jeff Blackinton, Packing List
- Ian, Packing List
- Malena, My Packing List
- Kelly Westhoff, Packing for a Long Journey
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July 20th, 2009 at 6:58
Awesome post…..I would curious to hear more about your idea of a “perfect bag”. I often ponder my perfect bag. So far, the best one I have is a soft case rolling Samsonite with backpack straps tucked away. :) But it still just isn't perfect either!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:58
Awesome post…..I would curious to hear more about your idea of a “perfect bag”. I often ponder my perfect bag. So far, the best one I have is a soft case rolling Samsonite with backpack straps tucked away. :) But it still just isn't perfect either!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:58
Awesome post…..I would curious to hear more about your idea of a “perfect bag”. I often ponder my perfect bag. So far, the best one I have is a soft case rolling Samsonite with backpack straps tucked away. :) But it still just isn't perfect either!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:58
Awesome post…..I would curious to hear more about your idea of a “perfect bag”. I often ponder my perfect bag. So far, the best one I have is a soft case rolling Samsonite with backpack straps tucked away. :) But it still just isn't perfect either!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:58
Awesome post…..I would curious to hear more about your idea of a “perfect bag”. I often ponder my perfect bag. So far, the best one I have is a soft case rolling Samsonite with backpack straps tucked away. :) But it still just isn't perfect either!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:58
Awesome post…..I would curious to hear more about your idea of a “perfect bag”. I often ponder my perfect bag. So far, the best one I have is a soft case rolling Samsonite with backpack straps tucked away. :) But it still just isn't perfect either!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:58
Awesome post…..I would curious to hear more about your idea of a “perfect bag”. I often ponder my perfect bag. So far, the best one I have is a soft case rolling Samsonite with backpack straps tucked away. :) But it still just isn't perfect either!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:58
Awesome post…..I would curious to hear more about your idea of a “perfect bag”. I often ponder my perfect bag. So far, the best one I have is a soft case rolling Samsonite with backpack straps tucked away. :) But it still just isn't perfect either!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:58
Awesome post…..I would curious to hear more about your idea of a “perfect bag”. I often ponder my perfect bag. So far, the best one I have is a soft case rolling Samsonite with backpack straps tucked away. :) But it still just isn't perfect either!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:58
Awesome post…..I would curious to hear more about your idea of a “perfect bag”. I often ponder my perfect bag. So far, the best one I have is a soft case rolling Samsonite with backpack straps tucked away. :) But it still just isn't perfect either!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:58
Awesome post…..I would curious to hear more about your idea of a “perfect bag”. I often ponder my perfect bag. So far, the best one I have is a soft case rolling Samsonite with backpack straps tucked away. :) But it still just isn't perfect either!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:58
Awesome post…..I would curious to hear more about your idea of a “perfect bag”. I often ponder my perfect bag. So far, the best one I have is a soft case rolling Samsonite with backpack straps tucked away. :) But it still just isn't perfect either!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:58
Awesome post…..I would curious to hear more about your idea of a “perfect bag”. I often ponder my perfect bag. So far, the best one I have is a soft case rolling Samsonite with backpack straps tucked away. :) But it still just isn't perfect either!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:58
Awesome post…..I would curious to hear more about your idea of a “perfect bag”. I often ponder my perfect bag. So far, the best one I have is a soft case rolling Samsonite with backpack straps tucked away. :) But it still just isn't perfect either!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:58
Awesome post…..I would curious to hear more about your idea of a “perfect bag”. I often ponder my perfect bag. So far, the best one I have is a soft case rolling Samsonite with backpack straps tucked away. :) But it still just isn't perfect either!
July 20th, 2009 at 6:59
Do you fold the jacket?
July 20th, 2009 at 6:59
Do you fold the jacket?
July 20th, 2009 at 6:59
Do you fold the jacket?
July 20th, 2009 at 6:59
Do you fold the jacket?
July 20th, 2009 at 6:59
Do you fold the jacket?
July 20th, 2009 at 6:59
Do you fold the jacket?
July 20th, 2009 at 6:59
Do you fold the jacket?
July 20th, 2009 at 6:59
Do you fold the jacket?
July 20th, 2009 at 6:59
Do you fold the jacket?
July 20th, 2009 at 6:59
Do you fold the jacket?
July 20th, 2009 at 6:59
Do you fold the jacket?
July 20th, 2009 at 6:59
Do you fold the jacket?
July 20th, 2009 at 6:59
Do you fold the jacket?
July 20th, 2009 at 6:59
Do you fold the jacket?
July 20th, 2009 at 6:59
Do you fold the jacket?
July 20th, 2009 at 6:59
Do you fold the jacket?
July 20th, 2009 at 7:14
Business travelers learned long ago to wear the jacket while traveling
to reduce wrinkling; in my case, sometimes I fold it, but mostly, I
wear it.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:14
Business travelers learned long ago to wear the jacket while traveling
to reduce wrinkling; in my case, sometimes I fold it, but mostly, I
wear it.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:14
Business travelers learned long ago to wear the jacket while traveling
to reduce wrinkling; in my case, sometimes I fold it, but mostly, I
wear it.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:14
Business travelers learned long ago to wear the jacket while traveling
to reduce wrinkling; in my case, sometimes I fold it, but mostly, I
wear it.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:14
Business travelers learned long ago to wear the jacket while traveling
to reduce wrinkling; in my case, sometimes I fold it, but mostly, I
wear it.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:14
Business travelers learned long ago to wear the jacket while traveling
to reduce wrinkling; in my case, sometimes I fold it, but mostly, I
wear it.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:14
Business travelers learned long ago to wear the jacket while traveling
to reduce wrinkling; in my case, sometimes I fold it, but mostly, I
wear it.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:14
Business travelers learned long ago to wear the jacket while traveling
to reduce wrinkling; in my case, sometimes I fold it, but mostly, I
wear it.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:14
Business travelers learned long ago to wear the jacket while traveling
to reduce wrinkling; in my case, sometimes I fold it, but mostly, I
wear it.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:14
Business travelers learned long ago to wear the jacket while traveling
to reduce wrinkling; in my case, sometimes I fold it, but mostly, I
wear it.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:14
Business travelers learned long ago to wear the jacket while traveling
to reduce wrinkling; in my case, sometimes I fold it, but mostly, I
wear it.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:14
Business travelers learned long ago to wear the jacket while traveling
to reduce wrinkling; in my case, sometimes I fold it, but mostly, I
wear it.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:14
Business travelers learned long ago to wear the jacket while traveling
to reduce wrinkling; in my case, sometimes I fold it, but mostly, I
wear it.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:14
Business travelers learned long ago to wear the jacket while traveling
to reduce wrinkling; in my case, sometimes I fold it, but mostly, I
wear it.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:14
Business travelers learned long ago to wear the jacket while traveling
to reduce wrinkling; in my case, sometimes I fold it, but mostly, I
wear it.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:14
Business travelers learned long ago to wear the jacket while traveling
to reduce wrinkling; in my case, sometimes I fold it, but mostly, I
wear it.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:34
Yeah, I usually do the same. Typically I wear it on the flight to and the
fold and cram it in the bag on the flight back. The heat can kill sometimes.
Nice list.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:34
Yeah, I usually do the same. Typically I wear it on the flight to and the
fold and cram it in the bag on the flight back. The heat can kill sometimes.
Nice list.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:34
Yeah, I usually do the same. Typically I wear it on the flight to and the
fold and cram it in the bag on the flight back. The heat can kill sometimes.
Nice list.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:34
Yeah, I usually do the same. Typically I wear it on the flight to and the
fold and cram it in the bag on the flight back. The heat can kill sometimes.
Nice list.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:34
Yeah, I usually do the same. Typically I wear it on the flight to and the
fold and cram it in the bag on the flight back. The heat can kill sometimes.
Nice list.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:34
Yeah, I usually do the same. Typically I wear it on the flight to and the
fold and cram it in the bag on the flight back. The heat can kill sometimes.
Nice list.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:34
Yeah, I usually do the same. Typically I wear it on the flight to and the
fold and cram it in the bag on the flight back. The heat can kill sometimes.
Nice list.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:34
Yeah, I usually do the same. Typically I wear it on the flight to and the
fold and cram it in the bag on the flight back. The heat can kill sometimes.
Nice list.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:34
Yeah, I usually do the same. Typically I wear it on the flight to and the
fold and cram it in the bag on the flight back. The heat can kill sometimes.
Nice list.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:34
Yeah, I usually do the same. Typically I wear it on the flight to and the
fold and cram it in the bag on the flight back. The heat can kill sometimes.
Nice list.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:34
Yeah, I usually do the same. Typically I wear it on the flight to and the
fold and cram it in the bag on the flight back. The heat can kill sometimes.
Nice list.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:34
Yeah, I usually do the same. Typically I wear it on the flight to and the
fold and cram it in the bag on the flight back. The heat can kill sometimes.
Nice list.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:34
Yeah, I usually do the same. Typically I wear it on the flight to and the
fold and cram it in the bag on the flight back. The heat can kill sometimes.
Nice list.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:34
Yeah, I usually do the same. Typically I wear it on the flight to and the
fold and cram it in the bag on the flight back. The heat can kill sometimes.
Nice list.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:34
Yeah, I usually do the same. Typically I wear it on the flight to and the
fold and cram it in the bag on the flight back. The heat can kill sometimes.
Nice list.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:34
Yeah, I usually do the same. Typically I wear it on the flight to and the
fold and cram it in the bag on the flight back. The heat can kill sometimes.
Nice list.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:58
maybe you misunderstood: there is no perfect bag :)
July 20th, 2009 at 7:58
maybe you misunderstood: there is no perfect bag :)
July 20th, 2009 at 7:58
maybe you misunderstood: there is no perfect bag :)
July 20th, 2009 at 7:58
maybe you misunderstood: there is no perfect bag :)
July 20th, 2009 at 7:58
maybe you misunderstood: there is no perfect bag :)
July 20th, 2009 at 7:58
maybe you misunderstood: there is no perfect bag :)
July 20th, 2009 at 7:58
maybe you misunderstood: there is no perfect bag :)
July 20th, 2009 at 7:58
maybe you misunderstood: there is no perfect bag :)
July 20th, 2009 at 7:58
maybe you misunderstood: there is no perfect bag :)
July 20th, 2009 at 7:58
maybe you misunderstood: there is no perfect bag :)
July 20th, 2009 at 7:58
maybe you misunderstood: there is no perfect bag :)
July 20th, 2009 at 7:58
maybe you misunderstood: there is no perfect bag :)
July 20th, 2009 at 7:58
maybe you misunderstood: there is no perfect bag :)
July 20th, 2009 at 7:58
maybe you misunderstood: there is no perfect bag :)
July 20th, 2009 at 7:58
maybe you misunderstood: there is no perfect bag :)
July 20th, 2009 at 7:58
maybe you misunderstood: there is no perfect bag :)
July 20th, 2009 at 11:48
My “perfect bag” is the Marmot Diva 35L. love it, love it, love it! :) And I totally agree on the jeans — people always say not to take them, but they served me well on my RTW trip (& are a great way to blend in in Europe).
July 20th, 2009 at 11:48
My “perfect bag” is the Marmot Diva 35L. love it, love it, love it! :) And I totally agree on the jeans — people always say not to take them, but they served me well on my RTW trip (& are a great way to blend in in Europe).
July 20th, 2009 at 11:48
My “perfect bag” is the Marmot Diva 35L. love it, love it, love it! :) And I totally agree on the jeans — people always say not to take them, but they served me well on my RTW trip (& are a great way to blend in in Europe).
July 20th, 2009 at 11:48
My “perfect bag” is the Marmot Diva 35L. love it, love it, love it! :) And I totally agree on the jeans — people always say not to take them, but they served me well on my RTW trip (& are a great way to blend in in Europe).
July 20th, 2009 at 11:48
My “perfect bag” is the Marmot Diva 35L. love it, love it, love it! :) And I totally agree on the jeans — people always say not to take them, but they served me well on my RTW trip (& are a great way to blend in in Europe).
July 20th, 2009 at 11:48
My “perfect bag” is the Marmot Diva 35L. love it, love it, love it! :) And I totally agree on the jeans — people always say not to take them, but they served me well on my RTW trip (& are a great way to blend in in Europe).
July 20th, 2009 at 11:48
My “perfect bag” is the Marmot Diva 35L. love it, love it, love it! :) And I totally agree on the jeans — people always say not to take them, but they served me well on my RTW trip (& are a great way to blend in in Europe).
July 20th, 2009 at 11:48
My “perfect bag” is the Marmot Diva 35L. love it, love it, love it! :) And I totally agree on the jeans — people always say not to take them, but they served me well on my RTW trip (& are a great way to blend in in Europe).
July 20th, 2009 at 11:48
My “perfect bag” is the Marmot Diva 35L. love it, love it, love it! :) And I totally agree on the jeans — people always say not to take them, but they served me well on my RTW trip (& are a great way to blend in in Europe).
July 20th, 2009 at 11:48
My “perfect bag” is the Marmot Diva 35L. love it, love it, love it! :) And I totally agree on the jeans — people always say not to take them, but they served me well on my RTW trip (& are a great way to blend in in Europe).
July 20th, 2009 at 11:48
My “perfect bag” is the Marmot Diva 35L. love it, love it, love it! :) And I totally agree on the jeans — people always say not to take them, but they served me well on my RTW trip (& are a great way to blend in in Europe).
July 20th, 2009 at 11:48
My “perfect bag” is the Marmot Diva 35L. love it, love it, love it! :) And I totally agree on the jeans — people always say not to take them, but they served me well on my RTW trip (& are a great way to blend in in Europe).
July 20th, 2009 at 11:48
My “perfect bag” is the Marmot Diva 35L. love it, love it, love it! :) And I totally agree on the jeans — people always say not to take them, but they served me well on my RTW trip (& are a great way to blend in in Europe).
July 20th, 2009 at 11:48
My “perfect bag” is the Marmot Diva 35L. love it, love it, love it! :) And I totally agree on the jeans — people always say not to take them, but they served me well on my RTW trip (& are a great way to blend in in Europe).
July 20th, 2009 at 11:48
My “perfect bag” is the Marmot Diva 35L. love it, love it, love it! :) And I totally agree on the jeans — people always say not to take them, but they served me well on my RTW trip (& are a great way to blend in in Europe).
July 20th, 2009 at 11:48
My “perfect bag” is the Marmot Diva 35L. love it, love it, love it! :) And I totally agree on the jeans — people always say not to take them, but they served me well on my RTW trip (& are a great way to blend in in Europe).
July 20th, 2009 at 15:12
“Pack light, freeze at night” is the quote lived by in the US Marines so it is all about your climate and tolerance of your surroundings. Same thing applies to your ability to go without of a shower and clean clothes. Main thing to remember is How long will it be till I can wash clothes and take a shower? If its only a week then you are good but if it is longer than that then you should probably pack enough for 2 weeks.
July 20th, 2009 at 15:12
“Pack light, freeze at night” is the quote lived by in the US Marines so it is all about your climate and tolerance of your surroundings. Same thing applies to your ability to go without of a shower and clean clothes. Main thing to remember is How long will it be till I can wash clothes and take a shower? If its only a week then you are good but if it is longer than that then you should probably pack enough for 2 weeks.
July 20th, 2009 at 15:12
“Pack light, freeze at night” is the quote lived by in the US Marines so it is all about your climate and tolerance of your surroundings. Same thing applies to your ability to go without of a shower and clean clothes. Main thing to remember is How long will it be till I can wash clothes and take a shower? If its only a week then you are good but if it is longer than that then you should probably pack enough for 2 weeks.
July 20th, 2009 at 15:12
“Pack light, freeze at night” is the quote lived by in the US Marines so it is all about your climate and tolerance of your surroundings. Same thing applies to your ability to go without of a shower and clean clothes. Main thing to remember is How long will it be till I can wash clothes and take a shower? If its only a week then you are good but if it is longer than that then you should probably pack enough for 2 weeks.
July 20th, 2009 at 15:12
“Pack light, freeze at night” is the quote lived by in the US Marines so it is all about your climate and tolerance of your surroundings. Same thing applies to your ability to go without of a shower and clean clothes. Main thing to remember is How long will it be till I can wash clothes and take a shower? If its only a week then you are good but if it is longer than that then you should probably pack enough for 2 weeks.
July 20th, 2009 at 15:12
“Pack light, freeze at night” is the quote lived by in the US Marines so it is all about your climate and tolerance of your surroundings. Same thing applies to your ability to go without of a shower and clean clothes. Main thing to remember is How long will it be till I can wash clothes and take a shower? If its only a week then you are good but if it is longer than that then you should probably pack enough for 2 weeks.
July 20th, 2009 at 15:12
“Pack light, freeze at night” is the quote lived by in the US Marines so it is all about your climate and tolerance of your surroundings. Same thing applies to your ability to go without of a shower and clean clothes. Main thing to remember is How long will it be till I can wash clothes and take a shower? If its only a week then you are good but if it is longer than that then you should probably pack enough for 2 weeks.
July 20th, 2009 at 15:12
“Pack light, freeze at night” is the quote lived by in the US Marines so it is all about your climate and tolerance of your surroundings. Same thing applies to your ability to go without of a shower and clean clothes. Main thing to remember is How long will it be till I can wash clothes and take a shower? If its only a week then you are good but if it is longer than that then you should probably pack enough for 2 weeks.
July 20th, 2009 at 15:12
“Pack light, freeze at night” is the quote lived by in the US Marines so it is all about your climate and tolerance of your surroundings. Same thing applies to your ability to go without of a shower and clean clothes. Main thing to remember is How long will it be till I can wash clothes and take a shower? If its only a week then you are good but if it is longer than that then you should probably pack enough for 2 weeks.
July 20th, 2009 at 15:12
“Pack light, freeze at night” is the quote lived by in the US Marines so it is all about your climate and tolerance of your surroundings. Same thing applies to your ability to go without of a shower and clean clothes. Main thing to remember is How long will it be till I can wash clothes and take a shower? If its only a week then you are good but if it is longer than that then you should probably pack enough for 2 weeks.
July 20th, 2009 at 15:12
“Pack light, freeze at night” is the quote lived by in the US Marines so it is all about your climate and tolerance of your surroundings. Same thing applies to your ability to go without of a shower and clean clothes. Main thing to remember is How long will it be till I can wash clothes and take a shower? If its only a week then you are good but if it is longer than that then you should probably pack enough for 2 weeks.
July 20th, 2009 at 15:12
“Pack light, freeze at night” is the quote lived by in the US Marines so it is all about your climate and tolerance of your surroundings. Same thing applies to your ability to go without of a shower and clean clothes. Main thing to remember is How long will it be till I can wash clothes and take a shower? If its only a week then you are good but if it is longer than that then you should probably pack enough for 2 weeks.
July 20th, 2009 at 15:12
“Pack light, freeze at night” is the quote lived by in the US Marines so it is all about your climate and tolerance of your surroundings. Same thing applies to your ability to go without of a shower and clean clothes. Main thing to remember is How long will it be till I can wash clothes and take a shower? If its only a week then you are good but if it is longer than that then you should probably pack enough for 2 weeks.
July 20th, 2009 at 15:12
“Pack light, freeze at night” is the quote lived by in the US Marines so it is all about your climate and tolerance of your surroundings. Same thing applies to your ability to go without of a shower and clean clothes. Main thing to remember is How long will it be till I can wash clothes and take a shower? If its only a week then you are good but if it is longer than that then you should probably pack enough for 2 weeks.
July 20th, 2009 at 15:12
“Pack light, freeze at night” is the quote lived by in the US Marines so it is all about your climate and tolerance of your surroundings. Same thing applies to your ability to go without of a shower and clean clothes. Main thing to remember is How long will it be till I can wash clothes and take a shower? If its only a week then you are good but if it is longer than that then you should probably pack enough for 2 weeks.
July 21st, 2009 at 4:02
Sometimes it helps to listen to people (there are some things I brought that I'm kinda wishing I hadn't), but it's important to listen to your own voice, your own gut, when you're packing to live your life :)
July 21st, 2009 at 4:02
Sometimes it helps to listen to people (there are some things I brought that I'm kinda wishing I hadn't), but it's important to listen to your own voice, your own gut, when you're packing to live your life :)
July 21st, 2009 at 4:02
Sometimes it helps to listen to people (there are some things I brought that I'm kinda wishing I hadn't), but it's important to listen to your own voice, your own gut, when you're packing to live your life :)
July 21st, 2009 at 4:02
Sometimes it helps to listen to people (there are some things I brought that I'm kinda wishing I hadn't), but it's important to listen to your own voice, your own gut, when you're packing to live your life :)
July 21st, 2009 at 4:02
Sometimes it helps to listen to people (there are some things I brought that I'm kinda wishing I hadn't), but it's important to listen to your own voice, your own gut, when you're packing to live your life :)
July 21st, 2009 at 4:02
Sometimes it helps to listen to people (there are some things I brought that I'm kinda wishing I hadn't), but it's important to listen to your own voice, your own gut, when you're packing to live your life :)
July 21st, 2009 at 4:02
Sometimes it helps to listen to people (there are some things I brought that I'm kinda wishing I hadn't), but it's important to listen to your own voice, your own gut, when you're packing to live your life :)
July 21st, 2009 at 4:02
Sometimes it helps to listen to people (there are some things I brought that I'm kinda wishing I hadn't), but it's important to listen to your own voice, your own gut, when you're packing to live your life :)
July 21st, 2009 at 4:02
Sometimes it helps to listen to people (there are some things I brought that I'm kinda wishing I hadn't), but it's important to listen to your own voice, your own gut, when you're packing to live your life :)
July 21st, 2009 at 4:02
Sometimes it helps to listen to people (there are some things I brought that I'm kinda wishing I hadn't), but it's important to listen to your own voice, your own gut, when you're packing to live your life :)
July 21st, 2009 at 4:02
Sometimes it helps to listen to people (there are some things I brought that I'm kinda wishing I hadn't), but it's important to listen to your own voice, your own gut, when you're packing to live your life :)
July 21st, 2009 at 4:02
Sometimes it helps to listen to people (there are some things I brought that I'm kinda wishing I hadn't), but it's important to listen to your own voice, your own gut, when you're packing to live your life :)
July 21st, 2009 at 4:02
Sometimes it helps to listen to people (there are some things I brought that I'm kinda wishing I hadn't), but it's important to listen to your own voice, your own gut, when you're packing to live your life :)
July 21st, 2009 at 4:02
Sometimes it helps to listen to people (there are some things I brought that I'm kinda wishing I hadn't), but it's important to listen to your own voice, your own gut, when you're packing to live your life :)
July 21st, 2009 at 4:02
Sometimes it helps to listen to people (there are some things I brought that I'm kinda wishing I hadn't), but it's important to listen to your own voice, your own gut, when you're packing to live your life :)
July 21st, 2009 at 4:12
I really like your recommended travel collection here. I unfortunately brought along an old Toshiba laptop and it ways too much – good choice going with the Mac book. What is the overall weight of all your gear? You brought along a lot of clothes! Check out our travel gear if you are interested.
July 21st, 2009 at 4:12
I really like your recommended travel collection here. I unfortunately brought along an old Toshiba laptop and it ways too much – good choice going with the Mac book. What is the overall weight of all your gear? You brought along a lot of clothes! Check out our travel gear if you are interested.
July 21st, 2009 at 4:12
I really like your recommended travel collection here. I unfortunately brought along an old Toshiba laptop and it ways too much – good choice going with the Mac book. What is the overall weight of all your gear? You brought along a lot of clothes! Check out our travel gear if you are interested.
July 21st, 2009 at 4:38
Lifeblob integrates all these sources to create a seamless chronicled stream, which can then be embedded in a site or shared with others on social networking sites such as Facebook
July 21st, 2009 at 4:38
Lifeblob integrates all these sources to create a seamless chronicled stream, which can then be embedded in a site or shared with others on social networking sites such as Facebook
July 21st, 2009 at 4:38
Lifeblob integrates all these sources to create a seamless chronicled stream, which can then be embedded in a site or shared with others on social networking sites such as Facebook
July 21st, 2009 at 4:38
Lifeblob integrates all these sources to create a seamless chronicled stream, which can then be embedded in a site or shared with others on social networking sites such as Facebook
July 21st, 2009 at 4:38
Lifeblob integrates all these sources to create a seamless chronicled stream, which can then be embedded in a site or shared with others on social networking sites such as Facebook
July 21st, 2009 at 4:38
Lifeblob integrates all these sources to create a seamless chronicled stream, which can then be embedded in a site or shared with others on social networking sites such as Facebook
July 21st, 2009 at 4:38
Lifeblob integrates all these sources to create a seamless chronicled stream, which can then be embedded in a site or shared with others on social networking sites such as Facebook
July 21st, 2009 at 4:38
Lifeblob integrates all these sources to create a seamless chronicled stream, which can then be embedded in a site or shared with others on social networking sites such as Facebook
July 21st, 2009 at 4:38
Lifeblob integrates all these sources to create a seamless chronicled stream, which can then be embedded in a site or shared with others on social networking sites such as Facebook
July 21st, 2009 at 4:38
Lifeblob integrates all these sources to create a seamless chronicled stream, which can then be embedded in a site or shared with others on social networking sites such as Facebook
July 21st, 2009 at 4:38
Lifeblob integrates all these sources to create a seamless chronicled stream, which can then be embedded in a site or shared with others on social networking sites such as Facebook
July 21st, 2009 at 4:38
Lifeblob integrates all these sources to create a seamless chronicled stream, which can then be embedded in a site or shared with others on social networking sites such as Facebook
July 21st, 2009 at 4:38
Lifeblob integrates all these sources to create a seamless chronicled stream, which can then be embedded in a site or shared with others on social networking sites such as Facebook
July 21st, 2009 at 4:38
Lifeblob integrates all these sources to create a seamless chronicled stream, which can then be embedded in a site or shared with others on social networking sites such as Facebook
July 21st, 2009 at 4:38
Lifeblob integrates all these sources to create a seamless chronicled stream, which can then be embedded in a site or shared with others on social networking sites such as Facebook
July 21st, 2009 at 4:45
Then perhaps I should try it out…
July 21st, 2009 at 4:45
Then perhaps I should try it out…
July 21st, 2009 at 4:45
Then perhaps I should try it out…
July 21st, 2009 at 4:45
Then perhaps I should try it out…
July 21st, 2009 at 4:45
Then perhaps I should try it out…
July 21st, 2009 at 4:45
Then perhaps I should try it out…
July 21st, 2009 at 4:45
Then perhaps I should try it out…
July 21st, 2009 at 4:45
Then perhaps I should try it out…
July 21st, 2009 at 4:45
Then perhaps I should try it out…
July 21st, 2009 at 4:45
Then perhaps I should try it out…
July 21st, 2009 at 4:45
Then perhaps I should try it out…
July 21st, 2009 at 4:45
Then perhaps I should try it out…
July 21st, 2009 at 4:45
Then perhaps I should try it out…
July 21st, 2009 at 4:45
Then perhaps I should try it out…
July 21st, 2009 at 4:45
Then perhaps I should try it out…
July 22nd, 2009 at 7:41
Wow – what a list! When I traveled the world 10 years ago there wasn't a whole lot out there to help out with the chore of packing. Glad to see times have changed. There's only a couple of things I would add to this list – one being a sheet or sarong. What a versatile piece of kit! From beach, to dress, to covering the sketchy mattress in the hostel, to blanket on the train it is a big 'bang for your buck' item. Oh and duct tape. You can't go anywhere without duct tape!
July 22nd, 2009 at 7:41
Wow – what a list! When I traveled the world 10 years ago there wasn't a whole lot out there to help out with the chore of packing. Glad to see times have changed. There's only a couple of things I would add to this list – one being a sheet or sarong. What a versatile piece of kit! From beach, to dress, to covering the sketchy mattress in the hostel, to blanket on the train it is a big 'bang for your buck' item. Oh and duct tape. You can't go anywhere without duct tape!
July 22nd, 2009 at 7:41
Wow – what a list! When I traveled the world 10 years ago there wasn't a whole lot out there to help out with the chore of packing. Glad to see times have changed. There's only a couple of things I would add to this list – one being a sheet or sarong. What a versatile piece of kit! From beach, to dress, to covering the sketchy mattress in the hostel, to blanket on the train it is a big 'bang for your buck' item. Oh and duct tape. You can't go anywhere without duct tape!
July 22nd, 2009 at 7:41
Wow – what a list! When I traveled the world 10 years ago there wasn't a whole lot out there to help out with the chore of packing. Glad to see times have changed. There's only a couple of things I would add to this list – one being a sheet or sarong. What a versatile piece of kit! From beach, to dress, to covering the sketchy mattress in the hostel, to blanket on the train it is a big 'bang for your buck' item. Oh and duct tape. You can't go anywhere without duct tape!
July 22nd, 2009 at 13:41
Well, I'm sure a list for a girl would be quite different :)
But less important than the list itself are the philosophies and general principles: we will all chose different items depending on our lives, but the important core principle to make sure they all live our lives, nomadic or not.
And yes, duct tape is fantastic…
July 22nd, 2009 at 13:41
Well, I'm sure a list for a girl would be quite different :)
But less important than the list itself are the philosophies and general principles: we will all chose different items depending on our lives, but the important core principle to make sure they all live our lives, nomadic or not.
And yes, duct tape is fantastic…
July 22nd, 2009 at 13:41
Well, I'm sure a list for a girl would be quite different :)
But less important than the list itself are the philosophies and general principles: we will all chose different items depending on our lives, but the important core principle to make sure they all live our lives, nomadic or not.
And yes, duct tape is fantastic…
July 22nd, 2009 at 13:41
Well, I'm sure a list for a girl would be quite different :)
But less important than the list itself are the philosophies and general principles: we will all chose different items depending on our lives, but the important core principle to make sure they all live our lives, nomadic or not.
And yes, duct tape is fantastic…
July 29th, 2009 at 18:37
[...] Taylor Davidson [...]
August 3rd, 2009 at 13:43
I love the Patagonia OneBag. It's next to me right now.
August 3rd, 2009 at 13:43
I love the Patagonia OneBag. It's next to me right now.
August 3rd, 2009 at 13:43
I love the Patagonia OneBag. It's next to me right now.
August 3rd, 2009 at 13:43
I love the Patagonia OneBag. It's next to me right now.
August 3rd, 2009 at 16:25
The OneBag looks great; hard to go wrong with any of them, to be honest. Maybe I'll add that to arsenal one day :)
August 3rd, 2009 at 16:25
The OneBag looks great; hard to go wrong with any of them, to be honest. Maybe I'll add that to arsenal one day :)
August 3rd, 2009 at 16:25
The OneBag looks great; hard to go wrong with any of them, to be honest. Maybe I'll add that to arsenal one day :)
August 8th, 2009 at 10:21
great post – so very interesting to see what you've brought!
August 8th, 2009 at 10:21
great post – so very interesting to see what you've brought!
August 8th, 2009 at 10:21
great post – so very interesting to see what you've brought!
August 9th, 2009 at 8:24
Actually, my MacBook Pro is also quite heavy. Dunno the overall weight, but it doesn't bother me carrying it on my walking all day, and that's more important :)
And I think I'm going to dump some clothes to get closer to the amount you took…
August 9th, 2009 at 8:24
Actually, my MacBook Pro is also quite heavy. Dunno the overall weight, but it doesn't bother me carrying it on my walking all day, and that's more important :)
And I think I'm going to dump some clothes to get closer to the amount you took…
August 9th, 2009 at 8:24
Actually, my MacBook Pro is also quite heavy. Dunno the overall weight, but it doesn't bother me carrying it on my walking all day, and that's more important :)
And I think I'm going to dump some clothes to get closer to the amount you took…
August 28th, 2009 at 5:19
[...] Responding to a request to outline the logistics of a nomadic life beyond the small matter of what to pack. [...]
September 11th, 2009 at 8:14
i feel your blog is one of the best informative blog. you have alot of information about packing. thank you very much for information
September 11th, 2009 at 8:14
i feel your blog is one of the best informative blog. you have alot of information about packing. thank you very much for information
October 12th, 2009 at 7:28
Great post. Very interesting to see what was in your bag. I don't know if my back could handle all the weight. Did you have any troubles?
October 12th, 2009 at 7:28
Great post. Very interesting to see what was in your bag. I don't know if my back could handle all the weight. Did you have any troubles?
October 15th, 2009 at 5:34
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December 13th, 2009 at 6:26
Made it around the world a number of times, no troubles at all (with the bag, at least)…
December 13th, 2009 at 6:26
Made it around the world a number of times, no troubles at all (with the bag, at least)…
May 7th, 2010 at 20:45
How do you obtain clean water? Have you ever had to get water from streams? I have heard that it is a bad idea, is there a way around it?
Thank you!
July 11th, 2010 at 23:07
Clean water is all around :) I drank unfiltered water out of a mountain stream in Bulgaria because I didn't have a choice, but don't usually do it. Hand-pump water filters and iodine tablets are the easiest way to filter water.
July 12th, 2010 at 6:07
Clean water is all around :) I drank unfiltered water out of a mountain stream in Bulgaria because I didn’t have a choice, but don’t usually do it. Hand-pump water filters and iodine tablets are the easiest way to filter water.
August 5th, 2010 at 14:17
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August 12th, 2010 at 22:07
Nice list-I got my 10 inch Samsung Netbook now so thats a lifesaver but if Iphone is not a bad backup to have if you dont want to lug a 3 kg laptop around.rnrnAlso I tend to rip up my Lonely Planet/Lets Go Travel guides-sacrilege but it gotta be done.rnrnInteresting to see you sacrified ur DSLR- makes me think about buying a Panasonic Lumix ….rnSay hello to me via http://www.europebudgetguide.com or twitter.com/budgettraveller
August 13th, 2010 at 13:38
If I did it again, I’d have an iPhone and a much lighter laptop. The iPhone has so many apps that are good for travel, it would be worth it. I still have the same laptop and it’s seen better days, partially from bouncing around the world in this bag.nnFor trips like this, small cameras rule. Always have the camera on you, don’t have to worry about leaving the DSLR at the hotel/hostel, less intrusive taking pictures of people, etc. Loved it. And although I have a DSLR now, I still use my Lumix most of the time.