Minimalist & one-bag travel
Packing tips and how-to guides for minimizing your pack.
Travel tech, hacks, gear and resources for one-bag, no-bag and minimalist travel.
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Minimalist Travel (A Brief Overview)
The what, why and how of minimalist travel.
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The 12 Major Benefits of Minimalist Travel
12 reasons everyone should give minimalist travel a try (at least once).
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The ONLY Things You Need for Long-Term Travel
The 7.. (maybe 12) things you should prioritize and pack prior to leaving the country.
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16 Things You Should NEVER Pack
Sixteen things you should avoid packing for long or short-term travel.
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6 Packing Rules You MUST Follow (for Long-Term Travel)
Six packing rules for minimalist and long-term travelers.
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50+ Tips for First Time International Travelers
A consolidated list of travel advice spanning years, for long or short-term travelers.
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Minimalist TravelThe mindset: travel with as little as you can get away with, question every "need", and accept the trade-offs. Packing lists, philosophy and opinion pieces.52 postsLong-Term TravelThe trip type: months or indefinite time away. Prep, paperwork, insurance, phones, gear that lasts, and daily life on the road.25 postsOne Bag TravelThe packing method: everything fits in a single carry-on, for any trip length. Bags, what goes in them, and the routines that keep them small.34 postsPacking TipsPacking tips, packing recommendations, tips for minimizing your footprint.29 postsHow To GuidesMethods and tricks to minimize what you need to pack.15 postsTravel PrepHow to plan and prepare for long-term travel.6 postsClothes & GearClothes, backpacks, tools and gear to minimize your footprint.15 postsPhilosophyThoughts, opinions and the philosophy of minimalism, minimalist travel, and where work and travel are headed.10 postsEverything ElseHistory, back-story, why minimalism.16 posts
