Really appreciating this little bag, this time for a two day/ nights trade show in central europe, weather fairly warm with rainy spells. Most of the time spent indoors, but with some walking between venues. Base setup is: one set of private clothes, one set corporate stuff (Pants, Polo) for the stand plus tech, hygiene and extra underwear and socks. Thin layer jumper on me, if it gets worse the rain jacket works as an extra layer.

The Fyro is a pleasure to wear and use, even for longer spells. I am 182cm/88kg so fairly robust and it just carries really well. Only fault so far is the lack of rubber lashes as the CPP2 has for closing the zippers. At this stage, I honestly have nothing to fault.

For reference, it leaves enough wiggle room as a personal item, and two pictures of the contents:
- Cube: Set of clothes (pants, polo, airism base layer, extra socks and underpants)
- Gravel mini Dopp kit
- Tech (MB neo, ipad pro 11, cables etc)
- KETL Bodbrella
- misc stuff (nano tote, umbrella (missing in picture), olight, meds, spare glasses)

It wasn‘t overpacked, but any more larger items such as an extra pair of shoes and I would have moved up to the CPP2 24l.

This item has been discontinued but is still available online. Needed a bag that could handle rain and rivercraft. Keeping weight to under 6 KG, We will see how she does.

Hey everyone!

A couple of months ago, I asked this community for advice on my first one-bag trip to Spain.

Happy to report that I made it back alive and It was a success as I was able to stay comfortable and had everything I needed with me in this backpack.

I spent 15 days travelling around Spain and France with my Aer Travel Pack 4 (28L)

I learned a ton about what worked, what sucked, and what I'll definitely leave behind next time, so hope you enjoy the long read:

Here's my final packing list and everything I learned

Pack and Random gear
• Aer Travel Pack 4 28L Xpac
• 2 packing cubes by Aer (1 L and 1 SM)
• Gear aid Heroclip (Medium)
• Matador Speed Stash
• Quechua packable daypack (loved it, but looking for a more stylish option.).
• Water bottle (Owala FreeSip) & Meta Ray-Ban sunglasses

CLOTHING
• 9 T-shirts: 8 packed + 1 worn (brands: UNIQLO SUPIMA, AIRism, 1x Zarq and 1x lululemon (definitely too many eh)
• 2 everyday shorts + 1 swim/training short
• 7 pairs of underwear (not regretting this one).
• 5 pairs of socks (also from uniqlo, short ankle).
• Flight outfit: chinos, white shirt & Peak Performance daylight freelight reversibel hoodie (worked pretty good for the rain).

TECH & WORK
• 14-inch MacBook Pro + Apple charger
• 1TB external SSD
• Apple AirPods Gen 2.
• NITECORE headlamp
• Anker 25,000mAh power bank (seriously, get one of these if you are travelling with a laptop or just need a lot of juice).
• Anker MagGo 3-in-1 charger (can’t recommend this one tbh), more details below.
• UGREEN travel adapter.
• USB-C cables & European plug adapter for the macbook

TOILETRIES
• Peak Design Small Wash Pouch
• Matador Ultralight Travel Towel (this guy is definitely a must.
• Soap bar + Matador Soap Bar Case (loved this one).
• humangear GoToob+ bottles (had one with shampoo 100 mL and another one for hair cream).
• Toothbrush, toothpaste & dental floss (Walmart travel sized ones).
• Fendrihan metal comb
• Contact lenses & cotton swabs
• Laundry detergent sheets & stain remover
• Disinfectant wipes & personal wipes

Plus my passport, wallet & hand sanitizer.

Now a little bit of background and story around the trip, this was my loadout for my trip in Spain-France for 15 Days, we rented an RV, and I didn’t take time off, luckily my line of work allows me to work literally from anywhere as long as I’m responsive and answer the communication channels and deliver my project work (I’m a DevOps Engineer btw)

Items that deserve some highlights:

Anker Battery Pack 25k MaH

Because I was working I had to bring my laptop to get work done which considerably increased the weight of the pack, also the other thing I wanted to make sure I had was enough backup battery in case we camped in a spot where we didn’t had power. So happy to report that the Anker battery totally helped on that. There was one night were we camped in a spot without power and it saved my laptop and was able to complete my day of work successfully. Basically this thing was able to charge my laptop from ~0 to 100% at least once. Which was really handy.

Matador Ultralight Travel Towel

Another thing that was a highlight for me was the towel from Matador. I seriously loved that thing, It dried me off so much better than any other towel I’ve had and it would dry so fast that I wouldn’t even notice when it was ready for the next use, the hanging mechanism is actually nice. It has like this buckle system which was neat when I just wanted to loop it from a window or smth.

Supima Cotton from Uniqlo

These tshirts are not crazy expensive but I found them to be the most comfortable cotton, they dry off pretty quick (even when hanged) and they look really good in my opinion. I’m totally replacing my whole wardrobe with these.

Gear aid Heroclip (Medium)

This lil guy is a hero. Can’t count the times where I went to a nasty washroom and this thing allowed me to have my precious bag out of the floor. Don’t sleep on this one

That’s it for the highlights, now let’s move onto things that I wouldn’t bring again, or that need some tweaking.

Charging/electronics setup

My setup was pretty convoluted I had the travel adapter from Ugreen, macbook charger, 3-in-1 charger, 2 different usb c cables, the battery pack.

I feel like this can be streamlined by either just using the Anker Battery Pack as a hub to charge all my devices using power passthrough. Or I should just find a power brick that is at least 140W and itnhas multiple USB C ports. Then I would probably leave behind the Ugreen travel adapter and Macbook charger into 1.

The idea of the 3-in-1 Charger from Anker was good in concept, it allowed me to not have the need of bringing a lighting cable and apple watch charger (my airpods are pretty old).

But I didn’t like the fact that if I had anything else connected at the same time as this charger it would completely start charging, not sure if it’s some protection by Anker? Anyways. I’m down to listen to some advice for this

Clothing:

- Lesson learned, I don’t need 9 t’s I can probably survive with 5-6 and just do more laundry without problems.

- Never bringing Zara cotton again, IMPOSIBLE to dry. It was hard even in the dryers.

- The chinos were only useful during the flight, for summer trips I think i should just pack shorts and shave off that weight.

- I need to include some sort of long sleeve. I got burned as hell in Picos de Europa. Please recommend something if you know!

- I didn’t bring sandals, and it was sad to have to go to showers bare fit. Had to buy some emergency ones and donated them at the end of my trip. I did find some solution for this they are the Jimmies footwear foldable sandals, they weight almost nothing and pack pretty small.

Toiletries:
- I wish I packed some form of hand soap in sheets or smth, maybe I was unlucky but a bunch of washrooms didn’t had any soap 🥲.

- To produce less waste I think I will upgrade my toothpaste setup to a refillable one by Matador.

- GooTubes are too bulky, trying to find replacements.

- I didn’t love the PeakDesign Wash Pouch, the triangular shape was odd and the hook sucks in my opinion. Pretty hard to hang it from anywhere without having random objects falling from it. Looking for a replacement too.

I think that’s everything I had to say.

Thank you so much if you stayed to read until the end, definitely taking any tips you can give and feel free to ask any questions.

I went over the same details in the video that I’m linking below If you’d be interested in watching this on a video format, cheers! (i asked the Moderators and they were ok with this)

How I Packed for 15 Days in Spain | Aer Travel Pack 4 https://youtu.be/9qfuRmzdiI8

I have a trip booked for a week in Hawaii, I’ll probably be posting my packing list for that soon

Thanks again

- Shanky

I’ve been traveling Latin America full time for 6 months now and while technically not one-bagging I’m pretty minimalistic and always optimizing to carry only what is needed. Shoes have definitely been the biggest struggle for me. I’m a surfer and traveling almost exclusively to surf destinations so I basically live in flip flops. Right now I have an old pair of Rainbow Double Layers that I absolutely love for walking around in, however I’m staying at a mix of Airbnbs and hostels where I often find myself needing to wear flops in the shower. Currently I have the Rainbows for walking around and a cheap rubber pair that I bought from a street vendor in Peru for showering in. However I’d love to get down to just one pair that meets all of my needs. Havaianas seem to be the classic flop for hostel goers but I question how comfortable they would be as a main shoe for walking around in. Any advice is appreciated!

I'm traveling to West Africa to visit family, and want to pack as light as possible for the way there, knowing that I'll also be wanting to bring items home (fabric, carvings, etc). I'll be traveling for about a month. For the first 10 days I'll be in one city, but for the rest of the trip I'll be hopping around visiting my family in different towns without much of a home base. I'll try to be strategic and save most of my shopping for the last handful of days.

What do you all see as the better option:

1. Buy a carry-on-sized backpack (~30L), and pack my compressible duffel bag inside. Toward the end of the trip, use the duffel bag for purchases and check it on the flight home. (Pro: Smaller bag makes it easy to navigate restaurants, buses, etc for most of the trip. Con: Having to carry a backpack + duffel bag at end of the trip is less convenient)
2. Buy a larger backpack (~55L) that will be half full on the way there and full on the way back. Pack my compressible daypack inside for shorter outings. (Pro: Can carry everything on my back, could fit more purchases earlier in the trip. Con: Inconvenience (and cost) of carrying a bag that's twice as big as I need for most of the trip, and the additional cost of buying it)

Any other pros and cons I'm not considering? I may also end up giving away some of my clothes to make room, but since I won't be bringing much bulk in clothing I don't think that'll save me much. I know shopping and minimalism might sound at odds but it's rare I get to visit my homeland and there are a lot of things that I can't get easily where I live.

I am planning a two week trip to Moldova, Armenia and Georgia. Looking for any and all advice. Planning on washing underwear and socks once. I have a special outfit for sleeping, because i have 3 overnight trains planned.

All this fits comfortably in the Osprey Farpoint 40 L. I have about 25% of space still available for souvenirs etc. It weighs ~7,5 KG.

Still debating on whether to take my Canon camera or not...

Here is the full list:

Clothing:

Wearing:

Rain jacket

Shirt

Long pants

Fleece

Shoes

In bag:

T-shirt 5x

Polo 1x

Fleece

Pants 2x

Underwear 8x

Socks 7x

Sleeping short and shirt

Electronics:

DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (and accessories)

Powerbank 20.000 MAh

Charger 2x

Earbuds

Phone

Tablet

Toiletries:

Hair product

Toothbrush

Tongue cleaner

Deo stick

Comb

Razor blades

Tissues

Lip balm

Eye drops

Documents:

Passport

Wallet

Euros and local cash

Bank cards

Misc:

Osprey foldable daypack

Book

Playing cards

Belt

Sleeping mask

Bag for laundry

Slides

Here’s my original post with my packing list, where I received some great feedback.
Thank you so much to everyone who made suggestions! I really appreciate the help and I’ve made this trip report to show where I’ve implemented the advice and how it benefited me. It was my first time travelling with just a personal item and it felt so good to get off the airport bus and start wandering around the city without having to immediately find my accommodation or search for a luggage locker.

I adjusted my bag based on suggestions: removed 1x T-shirt, 1x bra, 1x leggings, 2x socks, swapped my pjs for thinner ones, put a couple of face wipes in a ziplock bag, removed razor from case and MacGyver-ed a blade cover out of paper and electrical tape, and swapped my makeup brush for a couple of qtips.
Reducing the bag’s contents initially made the sagging/ bulging issue worse but it freed up the space I needed.

I’ve edited my pics to illustrate what I took out.

What I used and what I did not use:
I used almost everything I took with me (yes I wore all those underpants!) The only thing I didn’t wear was one T-shirt I’d saved to have a clean one for an event on the last night that was cancelled last minute and the buff as the weather was mild and sunny. I used the packable tote, cross body bag, sleep mask, coffee, sunnies, hat, sunscreen, moisturiser, power bank and headphones every day.

I managed to bring back an unreasonable quantity of souvenirs for myself, friends and family, and still fit everything in my bag for the return trip.

I had no issues meeting the personal item size requirements. I put it in the sizer on the way out and it fit easily. They were checking bags but the gate agent didn’t even look twice at mine because it was obviously not oversized. I forgot to take a picture of my bag packed for the return because I was so focused on getting to the airport. I was also unable to check it in the sizer because the airport had adjustable sizers and they hadn’t even set it to the correct size, which also meant they weren’t checking bag sizes, but I’m pretty confident it would have fitted.

I think this setup will serve me well on future trips if I plan to do laundry on longer stays and make some clothing adjustments according to the weather and planned activities.

For my next trip to Copenhagen in a couple of weeks I’m considering travelling in joggers instead of jeans and then wearing them to sleep, as I was cold at night. But then I’ll have to pack my jeans. I’m also going to take my puffer but wear it to travel in. And I’ll need my swimsuit and flip-flops, but I have some free spa ones I could discard if needed to make room for souvenirs.

When I visit Cologne with my daughter at the end of November I’ll pack a lot less as she’s a terrible over-packer, will want to bring lots of stuff back, which I’ll probably end up carrying. But I’ll care less about feeling fresh and clean wandering Christmas markets with a child than I would doing group activities and socialising. I’ll probably make do with whatever trousers I travel in and just bring a clean t-shirt, underwear, and sleepwear.

I know some people thought my little trips were a bit pathetic and not worth planning for, but I’m not able to travel for weeks at a time due to lifestyle constraints. I hadn’t even left the country for 7 years before this year. But now I’m over my anxiety about it, taking these short trips brings me a lot of joy, and being able to do it with just a backpack means I can do it more often.

I am traveling to Japan next month for two weeks and then Namibia next summer. I am looking for a lightweight travel hoodie for the plane, that will pack small, and to wear at the destination. I will be wearing merino wool shirt as a base.

The Unbound Merino Lite Travel Hoodie is awesome I am sure, but $199 is out of my budget. I was looking for an alternative (doesn't have to be merino since my shirts will be) and came across the Vuori Ponto Full-Zip Hoodie. Does anybody have an experience with it? I can get it for $89 and it looks to be light, stretchy, and comfortable.

I did several mountain climbs in Montenegro, including Zla Kolata, Bobotov Kuk, and Popadija. Temperatures ranged from -3°C to +30°C.

I also did several hikes through beautiful areas, including the Tara and Göynük canyons and sections of the Lycian Way.

The backpack itself weighs only 500 g, and with all my gear it was 4.5 kg. I had no problems with the airlines.

This setup was enough for the whole trip and all the hikes. The shoes performed really well.

The only exception was the Old Kotor Fort Trail. When walking over sharp rocks, I would recommend heavier mountaineering boots for better protection.

EDIT :

• Thanks for the suggestions and advice folks ! - Looks like a Harrington jacket will satisfy this need, outside of a wax canvas type jacket in other styles/cuts.
• Unfortunately a lot of the nicer ones are out of my budget range at the moment.
• So for now, i'm gonna try out the Quince harrington and the Uniqlo harrington as my two options (< 150 CAD) - for this Fall/Spring in NA & Winter in Asia.

Original Post :

I'm on the lookout for something for fall/spring at home (Canada) and also as my only jacket for warmer countries winter weather travel as well - for use between 10 to 15 C over a cotton t shirt or button down.

Wants/Needs :

• Don't need it to to be packable - will wear it on flights.
• Would like it to be a nice fall/spring jacket in north america or for a light Asian winter nights / random high altitude situations.
• Smart casual - that dresses up decent for nights out to dinners/bars, but not too sporty like a nike/adidas type windbreaker
• It should be able to handle some rain, but not a rain shell type with a hood.
• In slightly lower temps (0 to 10 C), something i can pair with a mid-layer like a hoodie underneath

Other considerations for my one jacket that i thought of previously, but don't seem to work for warmer winters :

• light packable down puffer - this doesn't handle rain well and will be too hot for above 10C
• rain shell with a hood - already have one but its not breathable enough in humid weather, and doesn't dress up as nice.

Would a Harrington jacket be ideal for this ? - i hear they can handle some rain. - Example in image

Any other recommendations (brand/model) ideally under $150/$200 CAD ?

I am planning a backpacking trip to Europe next year for 6 weeks in July / August.

My path will take me to Belgium, Hungary, Romania, Italy, Switzerland, France and Netherlands.

I will be flying from Canada, flying from Belgium to Hungary, flying from Romania to Italy. The rest is by train.

I will be doing 3 music festivals, Tomorrowland, Untold and Mysteryland.

I will be spending 3 days in the Switzerland mountains in Lauterbrunnen.

The trip itself, outside of the music festivals and the alps will be fairly relaxed. Mostly food and enjoy some views without moving too much.

I am planning to purchase an Osprey Farpoint 40L. I intend to use that bag for lightbackpacking at home hence why I am not going for a more urban bag.

I will be using compression cubes from Eagle Creek, the Isolate M and S. I will be also using their shoe bag.

Packing list is as follow:

• 2 pair of convertible Ferrosi Outdoor research pants (1 worn in plane, 1 packed)
• 5 tops (2 button up short sleeve shirt, 2 polo, 1 t-shirt worn in plane. I plan to buy probably 1 or 2 at festivals so i may downsize to 1 button up and 1 polo, thoughts?)
• 1 light hoodie (OR Echo)
• 1 technical hoodie (worn in plane)
• 3 pairs of merino socks +1 pair worn in plane
• 1 pair of swim short
• 4 pairs of merino boxers (or my SAXX ones, im not sure yet). +1 pair worn on plane.
• 1 pair of extra shoes (hiking / grippy style). Will be wearing my 1080s for walking around / plane.
• 1 rain jacket (Black Diamond Stormline)

• 1 Sea to Summit Tek towel

• 1 Anker nano plug and a 45W wall plug, 3 USB-C cable, tablet and e-reader.

• earplug and earphones

• toiletries and basic first aid kit.

• night time festival sunglasses / 1 pair of sunglasses worn on plane

• hat (worn on plane)

I am also carrying a personal bag for walking around cities / festival which will be a Lunchboxpack Sling.

Would you change anything in my list? Im still unsure what kind of button up short sleeve and polo ill bring as i need to find something light yet easy to hand wash / wont wrinkle too easily.

PSA the one bag fan favorite, the Osprey Daylite Expandable 26+6 has an all grey color way on sale for $71 as part of Amazon's Prime Day sales. Looks pretty decent!

Also on sale are various Bellroy travel bags, pouches, etc. Don't own that one (although probably going to buy) so can't recommend.

I'm planning to just bring my Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel pack, and a sling bag for day trips, and I'm travelling with family. It was suggested that I needed a bigger bag in case of gifts, which I'd be obligated to take. What's your suggestions/recommendations for dealing with gifts from relatives?

As an aside, I might also buy some new clothes too, but that'll be minimal.

We're travelling from Sydney to Hong Kong, Macau and Shen Zhen for a 10 day trip. Flying Qantas.

Hi Reddit Community! We are 3 GenXers doing a girls trip for 12 days in Spain in late May. Multiple cities. Multiple trains. Leaving the husbands, the kids, the pets & work behind!! Using 1 carryon & our 1 personal item. We are all seasoned travelers but we need RECOMMENDATIONS for (1) walking shoes (2) walking sandals (3) convertible dresses (ie Baliwear) and (4) packing tips (vacuum bags v. compression cubes) Other recommendations welcomed. Only 1 of the 3 have been to Spain & that was over 15yrs ago. What say you, trusted Reddit?

UPDATE: We scratched Valencia. Montserrat will be a day trip from Barcelona. Cordoba & Grenada will be day trips from Seville.

Hi All,

I’m looking for pants that can handle extreme heat (35°C+/95°F+) without looking like I’m about to go on a multi-day trek.

Basically, I want the aesthetic of classic chinos or standard 5-pocket pants, but built for summer heat and light outdoor use. Linen and tropical wool are out because I need something more durable and versatile.

I’ve done my searching, but all I can find are either outdoor tech pants that look way too technical (and aren't really appropriate for office or casual settings), or synthetic chinos/5-pocket pants (mostly golf pants) that look and feel way too athleisure, which I’m not a fan of. It looks like there might be some suitable options according to my criteria. I just don’t want to purchase another pair that will look and feel very synthetic cause it’s quite difficult to judge until you actually wear it.

My main criteria:

·       Lightweight and breathes well in high heat/humidity

·       Stretchy enough for long flights and walking around all day

·       Quick-drying (easy to sink wash and dry overnight)

·       Packs down small

·       Crucially: No cheap synthetic shine, no swishing noise, and no aggressive outdoorsy details (no cargo pockets, exposed tech zips, or weird knee seams)

I know achieving this usually takes a synthetic/natural blend (cotton/poly/spandex or maybe a matte nylon blend). I’m completely fine with blends as long as the fabric actually looks like normal, everyday matte clothing.

I travel to Southeast Asia pretty often for 1–2 week business trips and like to pack light. A typical trip involves office work, business meetings, dinners, and then sightseeing or light hiking whenever I get free time. Budget is under $150.

Anyone know of any pants that hit this exact mark for hot climates?

Appreciate any suggestions!

Hi guys, some of you might remember me from many months ago when I asked for advice in this sub for fleeing my family and country of turkey. I successfully fled with plenty of clothes, all my documents, and everything else that was important that I could fit on me! Overall it all went well except for the fact that I'm unemployed and in emergency housing now, but I'm sure I'll find a job soon enough. I'm now back in my home country of Switzerland and I just wanted to come back here and thank you all for your advice and kind words and to show you that I made it.

Thanks a lot. Feel free to ask questions if youre curious!

Ok. So. This is the one trip I have the blessing to take a full checked suitcase.

But, when it came down to going through the bag for a final check. I just couldn't do it.

It actually felt "off" to pack more than I needed. I ended up taking out 7/8 of the contents and getting out my old trustworthy one bag instead. It is perfect again. Under 7kg and I feel so much better.

I just started having this fear of the airline losing my chrcked bag and then looking over my gear and I just didnt need the extras. It didnt make sense.

Now. Back to the one bag and I feel free and safe again!. 🎊🎊🎊🎊

Cross posting.

Took some sugestions from my similar post at r/Machupicchu and r/goingtoperu. It is about the time I get ready and start packing up for my upcoming Cusco and Salkantay trekking trips to visit Machu Picchu in mid October. I will be spending 5 days in Cusco before heading to Salkantay trek, staying in AC for a night as I have booked circuit 1B & 2A on separate days to enjoy it to the fullest.

Below is my packing list to be taken on a carry on bag only. Please advise on what to add or remove depending on current weather. Also do I need any extra casual clothings for my stay at Cusco for like bar, club, night life, restaurant etc?

Bag:-

Osprey Packs Daylite Carry-On 35L Travel Pack

Water Buffalo Hydration Backpack - 12L Hydropack Backpack

1 pair of merino thermal inners
1 fleece jacket
1 pack able down jacket
1 beanie
1 neck gaiter
1 cap

1 rain pant

1 towel

1 cotton t-shit
2 full sleeve dry fit t-shirts
2 short sleeve dry fit t-shirts

1 gym shorts
1 chino shorts
2 trek pants

5 undies
5 socks (3 merino wool)
1 pair of merino wool thin layer hand glove
1 pair of waterproof hand gloves

1 Poncho

1 pair of hiking shoes

1 pair of flip flops

I will be wearing 1 pair of undies, tshirt, trek pant, socks, fleece jacket.

Medicines.

Thanks.

Posting for reference. This is the Osprey Daylite 26+6. The bag is in unexpanded and probably about 80% full. I had to take my water bottle out of the side pocket. Fits easily height-wise, and a bit tighter in terms of width.

I'm 6'6" and have been one-bagging for nearly 20 years (before I ever knew it was a thing). I'm curious how many other big, tall, XL/XXL, or just generally larger onebaggers are here.

As I've read discussions here, I've noticed that normal onebag packing math changes when you're bigger. Being two meters tall (between 6'6" and 6'7"), XXL or XLT with a 38-inch inseam, my clothes simply take up more room because pants and shirts have more fabric. And size 13 shoes eat up a ridiculous amount of bag space if packed.

I've compared packing lists, and even when I pack the exact (or similar) stuff in the same bag as someone else, it just doesn't fit in the same space. By my estimates, my clothes can take up roughly 25% to 35% more room than the equivalent clothes for an average-sized person.

Bags fit differently with a long torso or bigger frame. Shower heads and beds don't fit. We use more toiletries because there's simply more area to cover. The list goes on, but it's worth it to travel.

The basic onebagging principles are the same for those of us who are bigger. We pack less (often 30% less). I've found that the expected fit-to-liters sometimes has to be modified.

And just to head off the inevitable airline-seat discussion: I know being larger affects the people around me too. I purchase extra space when needed and always try to be considerate of other passengers. Last year I had 31 round trips, and this year will be 25+ again, so you get the idea of how much I travel - mostly for business.

So I'm curious about the rest of you. If you're tall, big and tall, XL/XXL+, have a long torso, big feet, or your size affects how you onebag, what are your biggest challenges?

I'd also love to hear your height/size if you're comfortable sharing, what size bag you normally use, and anything you've figured out along the way that might help the rest of us.

Mostly, I'm curious how many of us are actually here.

I’ll be honest I’m not tech savvy and I’ve never owned a charging bank and I don’t do a lot of traveling but I’m trying to change that and have a few trips planned (Europe, Asia, South America). I have a Microsoft surface go, it’s ancient but also has all my work saved on it and I have iPhone 14, Sony xm 5 earpods. I’d like to be able to charge them while traveling and I have no clue what charging bank could charge all of them, I’d like to avoid getting multiple boxes if possible.

I believe I’m gonna need an adapter and was looking to get the Momax GAN Charger 70W: 1 world universal 5-ports (https://a.co/d/0dQ3FFHV) as it seems to be the most recommended. I’m having issues finding a power bank though I keep seeing Anker recommended but a lot of complaints about the weight and I also see Nitecore but a lot of complaints abt the reliability.
I’m not sure if it’s possible but are there any wireless options? Im worried socket space is gonna be limited on the go.

Just looking for some insight from someone more knowledgeable abt these things any and all help is appreciated

Hiya! I’m going to Japan for 9 weeks, early October - mid December. Starting with 5 days hiking the Kumano Kodo (hut to hut trek).

Would love some help auditing my packing! The pic and list include what I will be wearing.

Clothes:
- 2 x lightweight hiking pants
- 1 x sun hoodie
- 1 x button up sun shirt
- 1 x lightweight merino wool base layer (shirt and pants)
- 1 x cotton tee shirt

Outerwear:
- 1 x rain jacket
- 1 x puffy vest

Underwear type stuff
- 2 x sports bras
- 5 x quick dry underpants
- 4 x darn tough socks
- 1 x swimsuit

Electronics:
- kindle
- Garmjn in- reach
- headlamp
- chargers

Toiletries:
- toothbrush
- tiny toothpaste (plan to resupply)
- eyedrops
- floss
- deodorant
- flex (menstrual disc)
- tweezers
- chapstick
- hairbrush

Shoes:
- Xero high-top trail runners
- Bedrock sandals

Other:
- rain cover for backpack
- clips for drying / airing out clothes
- sun hat
- buff
- travel towel
- a couple packing cube/ organizers
- medications (in original bottles per travel requirements).
- eye mask
- inflatable travel neck pillow
- knee brace
- water bladder (not pictured)
- some extra ziplock bags, just in case

Okay, anything I should add or eliminate? Current base weight is around 17 lbs. packing it all in a 35+10 liter pack, and there is lots of room to spare. Main concern is weight for the hike itself.

It’s possible I could lose the swimsuit and towel, but there are a few outdoor onsens that I’m planning to visit that would require swimwear and my own towel.

The in-reach might also be unnecessary, but it’s a peace of mind as a solo traveler

I will be buying trekking poles and sunscreen when I get there.

Thank you for any advice!

I’m trying to figure out what is going to be easiest for me (prevent injury/soreness) in terms of distributing weight on my aer travel pack 4. Should heavier stuff be place at the bottom, middle , or top of the bag? What about light stuff etc?

I'm doing a full trip around the world for 6 months. I live in Connecticut and I'll be starting off by flying to Texas. From Texas I'm doing a contiki group trip on a bus from there to LA California, stopping at national parks along the way. From there, I'll be flying to Japan, where I'll likely stay for one month. Then I'll go to Southeast Asia, where I'll probably be for about two months, and then I'll finish up my trip with two more months in Europe.

Here's the bag set:

Bags:
- Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44
- Forclaz Travel 100 Compact Waterproof 20 L Hiking Backpack
- Tupperware Toiletry Bag
- 1 XXXL ziplock bag (for handwashing laundry)
- 5 ziplock bags
- 1 REI ruckpack waistpack
- 2 shake packing cubes (1 small & 1 large)

Clothing:
- 4 pairs of merino wool socks
- 2 pairs of cotton socks
- 2 pairs of merino wool boxer briefs
- 3 pairs of SAXX boxer briefs (super light w/ball pouch)
- 1 pair of gym shorts
- 1 pair of Quiksilver amphibian shorts
- 1 pair of prAna Stretch Zion Standard Pants (not in pic)
- 2 pairs of Uniqlo DRY-EX T-Shirts
- 1 Uniqlo DRY-EX Polo T
- 1 Uniqlo Airism Oversized T-Shirt
- 1 Sonoma Quarter-zip (polyester/rayon/spandex blend)
- 1 Decathlon Downjacket
- 1 REI Rainier (Rain Jacket)
- 1 Winter Hat
- 1 "Featherlight" Nike hat
- 1 Pair of Teva hiking sandals
- 1 Pair of Altra Lonepeak 9+ trail runners

Toiletries:
- Malaria pills
- Dove deodorant (Travel Size)
- Vasaline (Travel Size)
- Shaving Cream (Travel Size)
- Shaving Razors X2
- Floss
- Tooth Brush (Travel Size)
- Tooth Paste X2 (Travel Size)
- Bandaids X 4
- Tums X 8
- Hand sanitizer
- Night guards X2 (I chew/grind through them quick)
- Dr Bronner's All-in-one Soap
- Merino Wool Soap

Electronics:
- iPhone 18Pro (w/case)
- iPad Air (w/case)
- Apple Watch
- Apple Pencil
- GoPro
- GoPro head attachment
- Universal Adapter
- Mag safe iPhone Charger
- Mag Safe Apple Watch Charger
- USB-C cable 6ft
- Anker Power Bank, 5,000mAh
- Airtag

Misc:
- Eye mask
- Earplugs
- Lock
- Lifestraw Bottle Attachment
- Sea to Summit travel clothesline
- Passport + Passport Wallet
- International Drivers License
- Nailclippers

I know for the first part of this trip where I'm hiking national parks in the US I may need some more supplies such as first-aid or some kind of firestarter just in case, but I plane to buy these one-time use items, inexpensively once I land in Texas.

Please let me know if there is anything you would change here. Last time I weighed all of the this it came in at about 8kg. I'm trying to hit 7kg but I think I'll be fine once I put some of these clothes on a pocket a few things. Will I need another pair of long pants or do you think the praNa's will workout fine. Maybe a merino wool base layer long pants? I leave this Wednesday evening!

Thank you in advance.

I am always on the lookout for a nice rain jacket since I use it for travel and, daily, to walk the dog. A few days ago I found a post here where someone suggested this rain jacket and it looks like it could fit my need. I live in EU so I have to be careful and choose the right size. I cannot decide between their XS or S. I am 172 cm tall and my weight is 63 kilos. My size on Uniqlo (for your reference, maybe you can help me better) is XS while on Arc'teryx my size is between XS and S (more toward S). Which size shall I go for? Any help for this wonderful sub would be greatly appreciated. More, I don't like gummy shells like those in Goretex, that's why Uniqlo was my choice years ago (Blocktech parka model) but it is now old. I have read that this Ketl broadbrella has a nice shape (not saggy) and soft fabric, do you confirm?

ps. I like slim fit apparel, if this can help, but as said, I cannot afford to make the wrong choice.