While the bag is important, it’s mostly what you pack inside it, which will determine whether you have a heavy lump on your back, weighing you down or baggage freedom!
Minimalist Packing Gear List
I pack or live out of a bag most weeks and this has been my life for over 30 years, both for business and pleasure. Here, I’m sharing the practical heart of my ‘tried and tested’ packing strategy. I can fit it all in a bag as small as 17L and in a bag which will count as a personal item on budget airlines.
Explore the sections below to see what I carry, how I organise it, and why I chose each item.
And the Bag?
I tend to travel with a ‘daypack’ sized bag and one which will count as a free ‘personal item’ or ‘under seat’ bag on budget airlines. The best bag for you, may be one you already have, but I do have some tried and tested personal favourites, reviewed for you (both strengths and weaknesses) These cover a range of bag styles and budgets.