Hi all,

I'm going to New Zealand for the entirety of November, starting on the north island (Auckland, Hobbiton & Wellington) for a bit over a week and then the rest on the south island (Picton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown, Te Anau and Christchurch again). I will be doing a mix of things including hiking (part of the Kepler Treck, some lighter hiking in Waitakere Ranges and near Akaroa), lots of walking, some cruises (Milford and Marlborough Sounds), wildlife tours, some city exploring, some adventure sports – a bit of everything.

Now, I have a bit of a dilemma. I've one bagged before but only for shorter trips. Technically, my things all fit in my small American Tourister cabin bag and my under-seat bag (1.5 bagging), but I don't think it will leave much room for souvenirs and shopping. So either, I'll have to ditch the idea of 1.5 bagging and go for the bigger suitcase, or I have to lighten my load.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this to help me make a decision before I hop on the plane next week. I'm so torn. Any feedback on my packing choices is much appreciated, too! I'll have access to laundry in a few of my accommodations, but not necessarily the time for it. So I expect to do laundry maybe 3 times in total. I will be travelling by plane, train, and bus. Weight limits vary, but I wouldn't exceed the minimum no matter the bag size.

Please don't suggest a backpack – I don't like travelling with two backpacks & don't want to invest in new luggage. I'm used to travelling with suitcases.

Thank you! I love this subreddit so much & am always nosy about what other people pack 🥰

Image descriptions/packing list:
Not pictured: swimsuit, 5x basic socks, contents of essentials pouch (listed below, though), lightweight hiking poles, floss, scrunchie and hair claw, my prescription meds and contacts

1) Images of clothing items & two suitcases

• Burgundy corduroy jacket (cotton)
• Uniqlo Heattech beanie
• Adidas cap
• Lakor brimmed hat (waterproof) with chin strap
• Uniqlo Heattech long sleeve
• Girlfriend Collective sports top
• H&M sports top (I'll wear both casually, they're just nifty cause I don't need a bra)
• Lee denim shorts
• 2x floral midi skirts from Monki (with pockets!)
• 2x lightweight trousers from Uniqlo (quick drying)
• Sunnies
• 3x Boody bralettes (I might add another one that dries faster, but these are so comfy)
• 10x Boody knickers
• Dilling merino sleep set (long johns)
• Biker shorts for under skirts
• Merrell Moab Speed 2 GTX shoes (my main walking shoes)
• Pink patent Birkenstocks (I am used to walking a ton in them in the summer)
• American Tourister spinners: sizes S (cabin bag) or M (I have done a trial pack in both suitcases and the S fits everything but leaves very little room while the M is only half full when packed...)

2) Images of active wear and accessories

• 2x Uniqlo sports leggings (with pockets!)
• Uniqlo UV hoodie (very lightweight)
• 2x Decathlon UV surf shirts (I wear these for hiking)
• Eyda 2-in-1 shorts (with pockets!)
• Columbia rain jacket
• Mountain Warehouse fleece (for layering under rain jacket)
• 2x Dilling merino long sleeves
• Merino balaclava (used as buff)
• 3x merino hiking socks
• 2x sports bras
• Leather gloves
• Merrell Moab Speed 2 Mid GTX hiking boots (unfortunately non-negotiable, as I have poor ankle stability)

3) Images of assorted bags and other items

• Essentials pouch (basic otc meds, soap sheets, hygiene items, hand mirror, etc.)
• Wallet, hand sanitiser, glasses & Loop earplugs
• Packable tote (folds down to almost nothing)
• Packable day pack (folds down very small)
• Uniqlo mini crescent bag
• 2.5 litre dry bag from Decathlon (I hike in all weather & will also go kayaking)
• Water bottle & electrolyte tabs (less for nutrition and more for flavour tbh)
• Notebook and pen
• Snacks (dried mango, snack pretzels and jellybeans – all will be finished before arrival)
• Under-seat bag

4) Images of assorted tech items

• Small pouch for tech
• Camera, SD card adapter & charger (not pictured are my SD cards)
• iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch + chargers
• ANC headphones (another non-negotiable)
• Earbuds
• Power bank and universal plug
• O Light

5) Images of assorted toiletries

• Toiletry bag
• Makeup tools
• BB powder, concealer, contour and lip stick
• Cleanser and shampoo bar
• Detergent sheets
• Fussy deodorant
• Hair brush
• Beauty of Joseon sunscreen, moisturiser, sun spray, tooth brush & paste
  • I will purchase body sun lotion upon arrival, as well as sandfly spray
• Microfiber towel & wash cloth

Hi all, I'm going to Asia for the first time and it'll be my first extended solo trip (longer than 2 weeks), so open to any tips and advice for this region!

The general plan is South Korea -> China -> Vietnam -> Cambodia -> Thailand, and then go from there. I'll be arriving in SK November 1st, and I'm planning for a ~3 month trip, but it's a one-way ticket for now ;)

Here's my test pack so far: everything could theoretically fit in the big 30L bag, so the 20L bag is basically empty for any shopping. I don't have a scale accessible to me, but I'm certain it's over 7kg combined. I'm also planning to buy things there, like maybe some tailored items when I'm in Vietnam, but wanting to travel light and cover my bases.

Bags:

• 30L Mini MLC
• 20L "Work" Backpack
• Fanny pack

Clothes (pictured)

• Tops
  • 2x long sleeve shirt (one with built-in bra)
  • 4x short sleeve shirts (one with built-in bra)*
  • 2x black bra top (1 sports, one just a ribbed fabric)
• Bottoms
  • 1x black long wide leg pants (very thin)
  • 1x black stretchy yoga pants*
  • 1x brown shorts with pockets
  • 1x black bike shorts with pockets
  • 1x black leggings with pockets
• Outerwear
  • 1x brown collared long sleeve shirt I also use as a layer
  • 1x grey fleece quarter zip*
• Underwear
  • underwear and socks
  • 2 bras (1 can turn strapless, 1 basic nude bra)
• Other
  • 1x 2 piece swim set
  • 1x black ankle length dress ankle length, could double as swim cover-up
  • baseball cap
• Shoes
  • running shoes*
  • teva sandals

*wear on flight

Note: for PJs, I'm thinking of using the leggings/bike shorts + a bratop/shirt

Toiletries:

• basic makeup (cream blush, eyeliner, tinted lip balm) and skincare (cleanser, moisturizer)
• trial size shampoo, conditioner
• deodourant
• hair ties
• manual toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
• retainer and case
• nail clippers, tweezers
• 1x microfibre towel, beach towel size
• some pads to get me started
• laundry detergent sheets

Tech: phone (unlocked with global travel data), laptop (sigh), camera

• universal travel wall plug and adapters
• 2x usbc-usbc cord
• 1x usba-usbc cord
• 1x 20,000mah portable charger
• wireless earbuds
• Extra camera battery and charger

Other:

• glasses case
• bandages and alcoholic wipes
• travellers diarrhea medicine
• hand sanitizer
• passport
• wallet with cards and some cash
• filter water bottle
• ear plugs, eye mask and face mask
• notebook and pen
• padlock
• 2x carabiners
• rain poncho

Things I'm planning to get there:

• a rain shell
• sunscreen
• sunglasses
• headscarf/coverup
• a more stylish EDC/purse?

Welcoming all feedback and thought about the packing and beyond (esp since it's my first time in the area), but I also have some questions/concerns:

• Bringing the laptop because I'm on the job hunt and for the peace of mind, but maybe I could get away with a tablet instead?
• It's a very drab colour palette -- all dark/black :( any tips on adding colour to this?
• I feel like I'm missing trousers of sorts, like a thicker pant
• While I'm definitely buying a waterproof outer layer there, I still feel incomplete travelling without one

Hi all, long-time lurker, first-time poster! This sub has helped me a lot while planning. This is my first big trip overseas (and to Japan!), and I'd love your feedback before I finalize my list. I'm not at the level of many of you yet, but I'm working toward one backpack someday, and I also want to feel cute while I'm there!

Trip: Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, plus a couple of days in Takanawa. Mostly western hotels, with one night in a ryokan and one night in a hotel with an onsen. I'll have access to laundry during the trip but I'd rather not use my time on it much. Lots of walking (I expect 15-25k steps a day).

Weather I'm planning for: highs around 20°C at the start, dropping to about 16°C by mid-November, with lows between 7 and 15°C. I'll be there from 29 Oct to 12 Nov btw.

Bags: carry-on, plus a Patagonia sling bag, a Uniqlo crescent crossbody for daily use, and a Shupatto foldable tote for the flight and for shopping.

Top: graphic tee, two beige tees, brown tee, green striped short-sleeve knit, striped oversized long-sleeve tee, white long-sleeve tee, and Heattech long sleeves in brown and white. Everything is cotton except the Heattech

Layers: two cardigans (one cotton, one synthetic), dark gray cotton hoodie (for the plane), quilted cotton jacket for day visits, Patagonia rain jacket for rainy days.

Bottoms: black stretchy wide-leg trousers, brown wide-leg trousers and gray wide-leg trousers. The brown and gray are suit-style but roomy and very comfortable for me. No jeans, since I don't trust them for that much walking

Shoes: New Balance, Asics, and flip-flops for western hotels

Accessories: cap, red knit neck scarf, swimsuit

Also packing but not shown: pajamas, 7 underwear, 6 pairs of socks. No umbrella, since I plan to buy one there + toiletries and the rest of my flight essentials, still WIP!

Travel day outfit:hoodie, long sleeve tee, black stretchy trousers, ASICS.

Questions:

1. Is this too much, or about right for 16 days with laundry in a carry-on?

2. Almost everything is cotton apart from the Heattech. Is that a problem for cool, sometimes rainy weather?

3. Is the swimsuit worth bringing for a ryokan onsen, or should I leave it?

4. What would you add or cut?

Thanks so much, and happy to answer anything about the trip!🌸

if you were in my situation, would you try doing something about this the night before travelling?

im flying tomorrow morning, now it's 8pm here. just zipped my small carry-on bag up, not even tight, but it gave up. its been super sturdy and many years old, so no warranty i think.

my only idea at this point is a hot glue gun to keep it together, and maybe a gintonic for myself to keep it together.

if you would do something, what would you go for?

picture description: carry on bag zip torn at the seams next to the zip.

I finally found a solution to protect the bristles on my round hair brush when traveling!

I purchased these tubes and cut an X in the center of the cap for the handle to be pushed through - the caps are rubber.

Alternatively, you can purchase a tube that fits the entire length of the brush - it'll just take up more space (see last pic).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3JQ93XM?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Image descriptions:
• Image 1 - Brush in protective case
• Image 2 - Top view of brush in protective case
• Image 3 - Brush in full size case

Hi! I’m traveling internationally for the first time in November and will be on a 13-day CDMX trip. I’m really trying to fit all of my stuff in a personal bag and a carry on, but I feel a little stumped as to what bag seems most important. I have a regular Jansport Big Student backpack that I have taken on flights before and a regular carry on suitcase. I’m open to purchasing either a new backpack/personal item or a new carry on suitcase—which do you think is most important?

For backpacks I was considering the Cotopaxi Allpa 28L travel pack or the Calpak Terra 26L. For carry ons, I was mostly looking at Quince but am open to recommendations!

Image description: piles of clothes organized on a tan carpet.
Top row: travel outfit (medium blue H&M barrel leg jeans, gray Quince oversized knit cotton sweater, black cotton short sleeve tee), black long sleeve Amour Vert knit shirt, white short sleeve tee, gray shortsleeve tee, brown Uniqplo active wide leg pants, black Quince supersoft fleece wide leg lounge pants, black Uniqlo cropped knit sweater.
Second row: two swimsuits (black 2-piece for lounging and colorful design for swimming laps), black PJs and sleep bra, workout clothes (maroon tee shirt and black leggings) and sports bra, two piles of black day underwear and plum-colored period undies, six balled up socks.
Third row: plum-colored raincoat, brown floral dress, blue tank top romper.

My first attempt at 1.5 bags. I’ll be in Mexico (CDMX and San Miguel de Allende, and weather is transitioning from rainy to dry season and will be between 45-80F.

In total I have:
5 tops
4 bottoms
2 sweaters
1 rain jacket
1 romper
1 dress
1 PJs
2 swimsuits
6 pairs of socks

I plan on swimming some laps, going to Pilates, and having a photo shoot, so some of the seemingly doubled or specialty items are needed for those purposes! Hard to also bring these items which might only be used once or a few times?

Shoes not pictured and I’m planning on packing Hokas and wearing Blundstones, but wondering if I’ll need a third pair (waterproof Vessi’s) since there will still be rain daily for a while.

Also not pictured are a small bag of toiletries (planning on buying what I need for the month there) and 2 ziplocks of meds and snacks which will take up space on the way there, but will be consumed and give me a little space on the way back. Any advice?

Edited to improve item descriptions and correct total number of items. I'm realizing I'll probably need a puffer jacket too for cold mornings and evenings!

I'm about to travel from the UK to Australia and am looking to buy some trousers for the flights. Priorities are pockets, comfort and versatile enough to be part of my everyday wardrobe while I'm away.

UK brands, and ideally around the £30-40 mark max, as I really can't budget for much more than that. Thank you so much.

Leaving tomorrow morning for an 8 day trip to Mexico City!

We will be staying downtown and not leaving the city- lots of walking, museums, and exploring the city. I'm bringing a bit more clothing and an extra pair shoes than usual because there is rain in the forecast and I anticipate us stopping back the hotel to change some afternoons.

The more I travel one-bag style, the more important I realize it is to just bring what I wear often at home. It's always so tempting to add items I aspire to wear, but that never ever works out well 😭. All shoes and clothing here (aside from the top I made myself today) have withstood the test of travel many times. (And in fact, you may recognize many items from the last time I posted here! 😂)

I included as many brands as I could, since I know sometimes people are curious.

Bag

• Topo Designs Global Travel 44L Roller Bag (carry on)
• Sou Sou black shoulder bag for daily use

Clothing for the plane

• black pants, wide leg (Duer)
• black athletic tank (unknown)
• black sweater (Faherty)
• oxford mary janes (Julia Bo)

Clothing, packed

• black + red dress (Mara Hoffman)
• black crepe dress (Banana Republic, mine is shorter than the one in the photo)
• black linen shirt (Ralph Lauren)
• white & blue striped shirt (Aritzia)
• gold silk tank (Amour Vert RIP)
• black cropped tshirt (Madewell)
• black top with balloon sleeves (Amour Vert)
• green tank with cowl neck (handmade)
• black sandals (Miz Mooz , mine are a little dif from the photo I used)
• black sneakers (Onikatsu Tiger)
• tan lightweight rain jacket (Columbia)
• leopard swimsuit (Summersalt)
• cotton sleeping slip + shorts
• baseball cap
• undies x9 (not pictured)
• bras x3 (not pictured)
• socks x1 (not a sock wearer, just in case!)

Toiletries

• face/body cream (Bioderma Atoderm intensive balm, in muji tubes)
• more cream (Avène Cicalfate)
• SPF
• SPF powder (Sulwhasoo)
• conditioner
• hair gel & cream (Hairstory)
• hair pomade stick (r+co dart)
• rosewater hydrosol
• face wash (Etude Soon Jung)
• brush
• hair ties + clips
• tiny vial of jojoba oil
• even tinier vial of perfume oil (Summer Leaves by Olo/Siela)
• contacts (+ extras), saline, case
• foundation (Saie, in muji containers)
• mascara (Redhead Revolution)
• brow gel (Redhead Revolution)
• brow pencil
• lip liner/color (Charlotte Tilbury)
• nail file
• meds + supplements (in muji case)- allergy meds, ibuprofen, fiber capsules, magnesium, epi-pen, inhaler
• hydration packets x 10
• tiny bar of olive oil soap (not pictured)
• razor (not pictured)
• bandaids, sewing kit
• little muji container for earrings
• my partner is carrying my deodorant + an extra SPF for both of us, plus an umbrella we will share

Etc

• iphone
• ear buds
• e-reader
• chargers + adaptor + power bank
• deck of cards
• notebook + pen
• glasses
• sunglasses
• 35mm camera + 2 rolls of film

Looking for a travel case for jewelry that has more than one row for earrings. Preferably hard shell. I like to pack 10-15 pairs of earrings that range from small hoops to statement ones so need the earrings portion to be the bigger part of the case. So far most I'm finding don't have that. This one is probably the closest I've found, but would love to see if there's some other options https://gldn.com/products/signature-jewelry-case. Other posts I saw were prioritizing other things or general recommendations for transport, which I've tried and ruined jewelry that way! Preferably not Amazon links. Thank you.

Hello

I'm looking for a comfortable and pratical bag for my three week trip to Vietnam. I need to stay within an 8kg limit and a size of 55x40x20.

What do you think of the cabin zero ADV 42L ? Or other sizes from this brand ?

There's the Decathlon Forclaz 30L but it seems too small

Thanks for your help !

A post from r/onebag asking for comfy sweatpants that still look nice came up in my feed earlier. I read it way too quickly and left a comment, assuming it was posted here, before realizing the OP is a guy looking for recs! I deleted it, but I've been loving these pants so much that I wanted to share them anyway, in case they help someone here.

I've 1.5-bagged with both pairs on a 3-week Europe trip, work trips, and vacations with my Calpak Terra 26L as my main bag, and they've been great every time. For reference, I'm 5'5" and about 135 lbs now (closer to 150 when I bought them, and both pairs fit great at both weights). I have a long torso and shorter legs, usually wear a 27-28 in jeans and a US 6 in pants, and I'm split between standard and short/petite length, depending on the brand.

Vuori Villa Wideleg Trouser

• Fit: I got a M short, and the stretch makes it forgiving across body shapes and sizes. They look put together with a nice top
• Length: The short has a 29" inseam. I'm 5'5", which isn't usually considered petite, and they run a bit longer than most "short" pants. They were a great length with running shoes, casual sneakers, and with 2.5" heels
• Material: 45% recycled polyester, 41% polyester, 14% elastane. Not natural fibers, but they never stink and don't wrinkle
• Packability: Very light, rolls up small, and come out of my bag ready to wear
• Comfort/Styling: Great on flights and long walking days, and easy to dress up. They have a tailored look with belt loops (that the Amazon pair doesn't have)
• Pockets: Yes!! I am a huge pockets girl- pants without pockets are a dealbreaker for me
• Durability: After a year of wear, they look just like the day I bought them
• Color: The black isn't a true black in person. It's closer to a very dark grey, so next to a black shirt it can look a little lighter
• Cons: On the pricier end (but I've seen a few threads in this sub on dupes!), and the black isn't a true black

Barrel-leg travel trousers (Amazon)

• Fit: I got a M (not short). The stretch is forgiving here too
• Length: Slightly cropped (PERFECT for travel days, since I don’t have to worry about the hem touching restroom floors) 
• Material: Nylon and spandex blend. Also not natural, but they don't stink or wrinkle
• Packability: Very light, rolls up small, and comes out of my bag looking fresh
• Comfort/Style: My favorite for flying (see note above regarding length)! I get a ton of compliments on them
• Pockets: Yes!!
• Durability: Same as the Vuori. After a year, they look just like when I bought them
• Color: I love the "coffee" color and have been eyeing the olive. I wouldn't recommend the lighter colors, since the reviews say they're pretty sheer
• Price/Shipping: I saw a lot of people recommending these over the $250 Ruti "travel" pants. Shipping was also faster than advertised (arrived in 6 days)
• Cons: Sheer in lighter colors, and the waistband is flat in front with elastic in back, so it's a little less tailored than the Vuori. I usually wear them with a longer shirt, so it's not visible anyway

I usually prefer natural fibers, and I love traveling in linen pants (like the A&F Sloane) or a linen skirt (Aritzia Bouquet). But these two are more versatile across seasons and climates and take up MUCH less space. This is a very silly comparison, but out of curiosity I rolled both pairs up and they fit in my Uniqlo round mini shoulder bag with room to spare. I’m not too strict about how I wash them, especially when on the go, and have washed them in both hot and cold water, but I try to hang dry.

I love both pairs so much that I find myself reaching for them way more than I expected when I'm not traveling, like for errands or even going into my (more casual) office. A few coworkers have similar pants, and we call them our “work stretchies" because they feel like sweatpants in disguise.

Hope this is helpful! Would love to hear what everyone else is wearing on trips. I'm always on the hunt for more comfy/stretchy pants that pass as "real" clothes :)

Title says it. I’m an avid runner, and I love running while I travel, but it often forces me into a 3 shoe situation - by far my biggest challenge when packing light. I need a shoe that looks awesome as a city walking shoe, paired with jeans and a sweater or casual dresses for daytime exploring or a dinner out. I only really need to be able to crank out 2-3 sessions of 3 miles tops while away. Ideas? Desperate. No budget- ready to solve the problem.

Hey y'all, I'm booking a short trip (3 nights) for somewhere kinda cold, days expected to range from slightly below zero to 10 at most (celsius). I have no problem dressing for weather that's what much colder, and I've done personal item travel twice, but both times it was in the summer so all the clothing and shoes took comparatively little space.

Wondering how y'all made the transition to personal item only for cold weather? I'm assuming I'll be wearing my bulkiest items and won't bring any spare shoes/sweaters but happy for anything that helped you pack warm without much space. Especially re:shoes since I don't like to not have a backup if they get wet. Thanks!

Pic of everything and the 40L pack

• The pack is not negotiable
• Packed pic - is w/ everything packed but:
  • hiking boots inside (will travel in boots)
  • minus a few small things: hand sani, lotion, one bra, massage ball, ?
  • but I’ll be wearing an outfit from this content

Peru, 3 weeks

• High altitude: 
  • Cold at night, warm in the day
  • Huge sun exposure!! Lots of sun protection needed
  • Andes / Machu Picchu / Sacred Valley = >1w
    • 8,000-10,000 feet sleeping, 10k-15k day hikes
  • Lake titicaca, 2-5d, maybe - 13,000 ft 
• Amazon
  • Hot and humid, items only dry if they are in the sun

Important things to know: 

• Everything is carry on on the way there
  • (because I’m skip lagging to save ~$200, don’t tell!)
  • flying Latam there  
• Bottoms: cannot buy them there, long story
• Shirts: have to wash all after 1 use
• Scent allergy - light but means i can’t buy most toiletries there
• Deet - HATE but need it, trying the "dry" spray aerosol
  • permethrin doesn’t work on no see ums (biting midges) and I’m trip-altering allergic to them
  • preying they dont’ take away the aerosol cans

Clothes:  

 \* = permethrin this

Tops:

• short sleeves x2 \* 
• Tank top?
• Long sleeve SPF hiking shirts \* - these are what I usually wear at home, mediterranean climate of oakland/San Francisco
  • 2 purple
  • 1 Blue
• Button up sun shirt  \* 

Jackets

• Lightweight rain shell - 8 oz
• Down jacket - light to mod warmth
• Light fleece 

Bottoms: 

• Shorts \*
• hiking pants x2 \* (mountain hardware dynama + athleta trekkie north jogger)
• Long underwear pants (can sleep in cold climes)

Smalls:

• Undies x6 - mostly tech fabrics
• Bras: 2
• Socks  \* 
  • 2 tall (double layer hiking) 
  • 3 short (hiking)
  • 2 tiny backups (cotton)

Swim:

• bikini top 
• Blue jogging shorts

Hats

• Ballcap
• large brim hat
• Warm hat

Shoes: 

• sneakers - can hike in
• WP Hiking boots
• Buy flip flops there if needed

Other:

Eye Glasses:

• Mixed depth glasses (2)
• distance - 4 hiking down

Etc: 

• Ziploc bags
• Tiny thin notebook - journal, draw, etc
• Pen v pencil
• Duct tape on pencil
• 3 dice game? 

Gear: 

• 40L backpack - REI "ruckpack"
• Lightweight Chicobag backpack (7 oz)
  • Use Cardboard or plastic shaped like cardboard for shape support on longer hikes (sadly no waist belt)
• Small ultralight bag for wallet/phone? (safer than pockets)
• Money belt
• massage ball - (lightweight, mandatory for back pain)
• Bouncy ball for hand massage (tiny)
• splints for thumbs (argh, not packed here!)
• Water bottle
• Ultralight towel
• Bag for dirty shoes - plastic v chicobag

Toiletries:

• most put in much smaller bottles - 1/2 oz - 3 oz (Muji)
• Sunscreen
• Lotion
• SPF chapstick! x2
• Cleansing conditioner
• Toothpaste - travel tube OR tabs
• Toothbrush + cover
• Deodorant
• Soap in Matador quick dry soap bag
• Hand sanitizer
• Hand cleaning wipes? (for oily sunscreen, deet)
• Night guard + container
• Keep hair out of my eyes
  • clip for bun
  • chopstick-like for bun
  • v lil Hair styling product
• Laundry soap - powder
• Laundry booster - for stinky athletics
• Masks: 
  • Surgical
  • N95
• Needle + thread? 
• Razor? 

Electronics

• headphones x2
• Air tag(s)?
• Power adapters - 1 fast, 1 5W - apple brand which converts power from 220v to 120v
• Charging cords x2 (cuz i misplace them!) 
• Phone
• Kindle vs small book? 

Destination: Paris, France

Trip duration: Friday night-Sunday afternoon, early October (60-75°F)

Activities: cafes, natural history museum, Marie and Pierre Curie museum, gardens, Eiffel Tower, and walking around Montmarte

Accommodation: Hostel

Description: Weekend, one bag trip to Paris! I took a brief train trip, and I usually one bag with a backpack. I knew that I would be walking around a lot before my train on the final day of the trip, so I challenged myself to pack lightly. My main reason for this set up was that I considered going to some museums before my Sunday train, and I didn't want to have to store my luggage or pay for a locker. I brought only one pair of pants and the exact amount of shirts that I needed. I would describe my style as utilitarian and minimal. I didn't end up doing anything that required dressing up, so I prioritized plain shirts and let my jacket and small scarf (either tied to my bag or worn as an accessory) be more statement pieces.

What worked: The amount of clothes was perfect. If I were traveling by air or something more likely to be cancelled, I would have hesitated packing this light. Additionally, Paris is great for shopping, so I would have been able to get almost everything I needed on relatively short notice. Walking around with my bag was comfortable, and every time I took the metro it was packed, so having a cross body bag that I could keep close or tighten to more of a sling style was great.

What could have been better: I wish I had shower shoes for the hostel, though I don't know how I would have fit them into this set up. I also think that I could have definitely reduced the size of the toiletries by decanting them into smaller containers. I did not use my small notebook at all. When I had a chance to write, I instead wrote postcards to friends. I dislike being on my phone a lot when I travel, so I think it was a good option to have.

Packing list:

Image 1: Clothes laid out

• Thrifted jacket with design by artist Lauren Ridenour
• Scotch and Soda barrel jeans (worn on travel day)
• Girlfriend collective sports bra
• 3 x underwear (1 pair worn on travel day), 1 x additional bra (not pictured, worn on travel day)
• 3 x ankle socks (1 pair worn on travel day)
• Cotton pajama shorts
• Thrifted madewell white button down (I wore this to sleep and on the last day of my trip.)
• Thrifted gap v-neck
• American eagle black turtle neck
• Not pictured: Abercrombie braided belt (worn on travel day)
• Not pictured: Vans super lowpro sneakers (worn on travel day)

Image 2: Toiletries and small items

• Bellroy 7L laneway sling, with madewell square scarf tied on
• Stasher sandwich bag, used for toiletries
• Tooth brush
• Wallet
• Keys
• Sunglasses in hard case
• Iphone charger
• Small powerbank
• Usb-c charger (for power bank and e-reader)
• Eye mask (I ended up not bringing this because my scarf could function to block light out)
• Hand sanitizer
• Airpods
• Loop ear plugs
• Toiletries: Face wash in travel container, travel sized tooth paste, travel sized contact lens solution, sun screen
• Make up: Concealer, eye brow gel chap stick, lipstick, blush
• Contact lens case with pills in one side and face lotion in the other
• Contact lens case for contacts
• Kobo e-reader
• Travel notebook and pen
• Not pictured: hostel lock, passport, small deodorant, and small patagonia tote bag

Image 3: Bag packed with items in pockets, clothes in "packing cube" (linen case that I got when purchasing sheets), and stasher bag with toiletries packed.

Image 4: Everything packed in the Bellroy crossbody bag.

Image 5: Heading out the door with my packed bag and mini tote with a sandwich, plastic water bottle, and my jacket.

Image 6: Eiffel tower at sunset.

Bellroy bag review: I recently saw post in this thread reviewing the smaller version of this Bellroy bag--I got this one a few months ago and I really like it! It has a padded pocket, perfect for my e-reader, and a pop out waterbottle holder on the inside. When my bag isn't completely packed, I will usually use this to carry my 16 oz Owala water bottle. The strap is super easy to adjust but stays securely placed once adjusted. There is also a small place on the strap that allows a scarf or bag charm to be tied on. I have seen complaints that this bag only has one zipper. This does not bother me, as on a crowded metro, I can place the bag with the zipper close to my body and be positive that no one is touching it. I use it for EDC and travel and really, really like it!

Hi Everyone,

I'm an avid one bagger who has just had twins and I've hung up my backpack for the foreseeable.

While I'm not looking for any particular advice, I was wondering if anyone would like to share some one bagging stories or successes, tricks or learning curves when one bagging as a family, even if that's with your own parents.

I just chat with my 7 week old girls about the places we will go together, so would love to hear about anyone else's experience while I'm out of action now.

Thanks so much and look forward to hearing about your travels!

Edit: I am loving the tips and stories so much guys, you are all so inspiring and reading about how you have managed your adventures is honestly so nice! Thank you so much and keep it coming!

My wife is looking for a travel bag that she can use as her personal item on flights, and we’re trying to decide between the Louis Vuitton Speedy 35 and Keepall 45.

We’re also open to other recommendations.

She wants to keep the bag under the seat in front of her, not in the overhead bin. It needs to fit all of the following at once:

13-inch iPad Air

Headphones

Wallet and phone

Snacks and a water bottle

Books

Chargers and other small travel essentials

Hand sanitizer, wipes, tissues and face masks

A sweatshirt, with some room to spare

She occasionally wants to bring her 14-inch laptop, but doesn’t need it on every trip.

A few other things matter:

A full zipper closure is a must.

She wants something stylish and elevated, not a typical travel backpack.

It needs to be comfortable to carry through the airport when fully packed.

Ideally, it should fit under the seat without having to force it or leave it partially empty.

For anyone who owns either bag and has flown with it, how does it work in real life? Does the Keepall 45 fit under the seat when reasonably full, or is the Speedy 35 the smarter choice? Would you recommend a Speedy 40 or an entirely different bag?

We’re especially interested in actual owner experiences, including which airlines you’ve flown and whether the bag gets uncomfortable when packed heavily. Thanks!

Image 1

• Side view of expanded blue 26+6 Osprey backpack on a sofa

Image 2

• Front view of expanded blue 26+6 Osprey backpack on a sofa

Image 3

• Interior of expanded 26+6 Osprey backpack showing grey Thule packing cube, socks, a tank top, leggings, and jewelry case

Image 4

• Opposite interior of expanded 26+6 Osprey backpack showing two pairs of shoes and toiletry bag

Trip Activites

• Mainly walking around (15K+ steps each day), but we did have a couple of hiking days - one notable day in Montserrat where I wore my black airism dress and ASICS and ended up hiking up a mountain and scaling some pretty steep steps on the edge of a cliff lol

Packing List

Tops: 1 black cotton tee, 1 white cotton tee, 1 green cotton tee, 1 brown wool tee, 1 tan wool tank

Layers: 1 Uniqlo grey wool cardigan, 1 Quince linen striped button down

Bottoms: 1 green linen pant, 1 black linen pant, 1 cotton poplin skirt, 1 pair black leggings

Under Garments: 2 underwire bras, 8 underwear, 5 socks, 1 bathing suit

Shoes: Croc Tulum sandals, Sambas

Toiletry bag (mostly everything decanted): deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, face wash, foundation, concealer, blush, under eye corrector, beauty blender, eyebrow pencil, face powder, 2 makeup brushes, setting spray, 2 perfume, presoaked cotton rounds w/ micellar water, ear plugs, face moisturizer

MISC: waterproof rain coat, 2 necklaces, 1 bracelet, anti chafing balm, outlet converter, phone charger

Travel Outfit:

• black Uniqlo Airism dress, white ASICS, denim button down, navy scarf, lounge bra

Not pictured: EDC anti-theft cross body bag (small wallet, lip balm, nail oil, tide pen, tweezer, passport, face masks, eye mask, colgate wisps, ear buds, hand sanitizer, portable battery, e-book, phone

What I'm glad I had:

• waterproof rain coat - this was a VERY last minute purchase (about 36 hours prior to my trip) and it ended up being the GOAT for the first week. We experienced some heavy downpours but my coat kept me completely dry.
• leggings - this was a last minute toss in when I saw how much room I had in my pack. I wore these every day it rained
• wool cardigan - it was pretty warm and humid in Spain (my friend suffered heat exhaustion on day 4 of our trip in Barcelona), but the cardigan provided the perfect level of warmth for the cool mornings / evenings
• sambas - I wore my ASICS throughout the morning / afternoon, but after our downtime in our rooms, I switched to my sambas for a different foot feel and they look nice for dining out / strolling around town

What I should have left:

• anti-chafe balm - this was also a last minute panic purchase. I don't know why I bought this. My thighs don't chafe. I used this once.
• jewelry - I wore a bracelet and a necklace one day out of the 2 weeks
• croc sandals - I wore these twice to the beach. I easily could have just worn my regular shoes and held them while walking to our bathing spot
• beige tan wool tank - this was a last minute add on and I only wore it maybe 2X
• anti-theft bag - my friend was concerning me about pick pocketing, so I bought an anti-theft bag - while it did offer an extra level of protection, in hindsight, I would have been fine just using a regular cross body bag and keeping it tight to my body while we walked through crowded areas

Souvenirs I bought:

• leather cross body bag (I used this for the 2nd half of my trip after realizing the anti-theft bag was a little more than I needed.)
• wide brimmed hat (bought at a souvenir shop before a beach trip - this was much needed - that sun was STRONG)
• lana scarf
• trench coat

Travel outfit on the way home:

• This changed due to my souvenir purchases - I wore my black airism dress, ASICS, and trench coat on the plane.
• I packed my leather cross body bag, wide brimmed hat, both scarves, and denim button down in addition to everything I had originally packed

Thoughts:

This was my very first international trip and the longest vacation I've ever been on. I one-bagged a trip to the Grand Canyon / Vegas in 2023 for a week. All other trips since than have not been longer than 4 nights which I easily pack in my Osprey. For this two week trip, I knew I'd need to level up my decanting and packing cube / packing method. I got the Thule compression packing cube where I just laid my clothing flat and it made a HUGE difference. All of the tops, layers and bottoms were packed in that one packing cube. My underwear was rolled up inside my Sambas, and my socks I just filled in any space I saw available.

Thank you to everyone on this sub for your ideas and input. I think I posted like 5 different times with different questions / concerns / packing lists. The packing list I started with months prior to my trip ended up being completely different from what I ended up with and I'm very happy with how it turned out!

LOL, this is so niche, but I keep wondering if I will regret bringing this bag. I am going backpacking / traveling for 9 months, including destinations such as Australia, India, Mexico and Vietnam. Normally heading to any city destination I would have my slightly larger shoulder bag with a zip as my day bag and then when hiking / nature / beach places either a tote or packable daypack.

I haven't done a longer backpacking travel before and now I am wondering will I absolutely regret bringing my suede, bigger shoulder bag? If it makes any difference, it's this bag (though I bought it thrifted): https://www.asos.com/au/arket/arket-suede-curved-slouchy-shoulder-bag-in-chocolate-brown/prd/207857802

I know nobody other than I can say for sure if I would regret bringing it or if it will get ruined, but would you bring it? For context, I try to pack as light as possible (I have a 40l bag, carry on only), but I also value looking cute.

I purchased the Bagsmart 38L Blast Backpack with the 4-piece Compression Packing Cubes from Costco and have used it on three trips, including a six-day overseas trip for a conference.

It holds a surprising amount, and the included compression packing cubes make packing easy and convenient. I also like the separate shoe compartment, which works well for shoes or dirty clothes.

One of the biggest benefits has been the convenience when flying. On multiple flights, other passengers were required to gate-check their bags, but I wasn’t asked to check mine. It fit both under the seat and in the overhead bin, although it was heavy when fully packed.

My main concern is durability: after just three trips, there’s already a tear in the stitching at the bottom, near the shoe compartment zipper. The compression straps also loosen easily, and my water bottle tends to slip out of the pocket.

Despite those drawbacks, I think it’s a great deal for $50 and would buy it again. The capacity, packing cubes, and convenience have made it useful for travel.

I'm going on my first trip to Europe next week. I'll be staying in hostels and relying landromats once a week. I want to bring only a 40L backpack + a 22L bag. I would love some tips to know if I'm going on the right direction. 

I'll wear on the flight: Trousers, waterproof boots, a button down shirt with a tank top and a scarf. 

In the backpack:

• 2 thermals
• 1 t-shirt
• 1 long-sleeve shirt
• 1 fleece
• 1 sweater
• 2 trousers
• 1 thermal legging
• 1 raincoat
• 8 pairs of underwear
• 2 sports bras/tops ( i only wear those if my shirt is a light color) 
• 4 pairs of socks
• 1 pajama (maybe) 
• 1 flip-flop

In the bag

• Beanie
• Gloves
• Scarf/buff
• Documents, power bank, adapter, electronics (not much)
• Toiletries 

p.s.: English it’s not my first language.

Hi everyone! I'm a chronically cold lady trying to put together a cute, space-saving wardrobe for 2 weeks in in Japan.

1. We'll mostly be eating and shopping with some sightseeing thrown in. I'm not sure if what I have here is fancy enough if we go to some nicer restaurants?

2. Our Itinerary goes as far north at Sapporo and as far south as Osaka, so I need to pack for winter and autumn together!

Does this look right to you? Would you add or drop anything?

Items pictured:

• Light pink puffy jacket with fur hood
• Olive Green medium weight bomber
• Lightweight black cropped windbreaker
• Pastel lambswool scarf
• Silk thermal underwear set
• Light wash bootcut jeans
• Dark wash bootcut jeans
• Black lacy midi skirt
• Gap Satiny leopard print midi skirt
• Levi's essentials slim white tee
• Levi's cropped black tee
• Striped mid length tee
• Embroidered cream sweater
• Pastel blue sweater
• Tan scalloped neck light sweater
• Opaque Black tights
• White sneakers (waterproof)
• Silver sneakers (water resistant)
• Black Mary Jane's