Since 2018, I've been traveling with a 45L GoRuck GR3 and a small backpack for my laptop. I fly carry-on only (1 bag, plus "personal item") and manage to cram a lot of useful stuff in very small space, including a lot of stuff that many minimalists wouldn't carry.
- Two laptops: A company MacBook Pro, plus a personal LG Gram with Pop_OS!
- A Keychron K3 keyboard, Roost stand, Apple Magic Touchpad and USB/HDMI adapter so I can expand my mobile office just about anywhere
- A 30,000 mAh backup battery with solar charger
- A two person hammock
- A collapsible backpack for day trips
- A sleeping bag
- A rain coat and fleece jacket, which combined with two merino wool shirts underneath makes a perfect winter coat, but each piece can also be used separately in warmer weather
- A week's worth of clothing based on merino wool, 1 long sleeve shirt, 1 pair of jeans, 3 jean shorts, 7 running shorts, about 12 short sleeve shirts for different occasions, 8 pairs of boxers and socks
- Running shoes, leather shoes for nice occasions or cold weather, hiking sandals, flip flops
- Elastic bands and a yoga mat for workouts
- Assorted other things: toiletries, medicines, documents, cables, power adapters
I'm probably forgetting a few things.
Most days, I don't miss anything. The few things I miss occasionally are some toys I'd love to play with more: a guitar, a drone, windsurf equipment, a bike. Sometimes I rent these things, but they're a bit expensive to rent, so I don't do it often. I'm thinking about switching to a van lifestyle so I can carry more of those things, and also some kitchen supplies so I can have more control over my diet.
I haven't heard of this bag brand and I'm not a one-bag person, but just looking at their technology, the 1000 D. Cordura Nylon seems interesting, I wonder if anyone knows if it contains PFAS?
Can you get away with not using the yoga mat and just doing yoga on the ground? I love my yoga mat but if you are looking to stay minimal…I wonder if the original yogis used mats? :)
- Two laptops: A company MacBook Pro, plus a personal LG Gram with Pop_OS!
- A Keychron K3 keyboard, Roost stand, Apple Magic Touchpad and USB/HDMI adapter so I can expand my mobile office just about anywhere
- A 30,000 mAh backup battery with solar charger
- A two person hammock
- A collapsible backpack for day trips
- A sleeping bag
- A rain coat and fleece jacket, which combined with two merino wool shirts underneath makes a perfect winter coat, but each piece can also be used separately in warmer weather
- A week's worth of clothing based on merino wool, 1 long sleeve shirt, 1 pair of jeans, 3 jean shorts, 7 running shorts, about 12 short sleeve shirts for different occasions, 8 pairs of boxers and socks
- Running shoes, leather shoes for nice occasions or cold weather, hiking sandals, flip flops
- Elastic bands and a yoga mat for workouts
- Assorted other things: toiletries, medicines, documents, cables, power adapters
I'm probably forgetting a few things.
Most days, I don't miss anything. The few things I miss occasionally are some toys I'd love to play with more: a guitar, a drone, windsurf equipment, a bike. Sometimes I rent these things, but they're a bit expensive to rent, so I don't do it often. I'm thinking about switching to a van lifestyle so I can carry more of those things, and also some kitchen supplies so I can have more control over my diet.