Thanks, Tim! What did you use for detergent? These carabiners will help you avoid theft two different ways. You can move with ease and put your focus on your surroundings, not on keeping track of all your luggage. We also think the bag looks nice and doesn’t immediately scream “tourist!”. The weight is more or less the same.

Glad you’re finding my gear list helpful.

Andrew Skurka has been an absolute legend in the ultralight backpacking community for years.

You can purchase anything you may actually need along the way in most countries so my rule of thumb is don’t take it unless you can dispose of it or use it up along the way. This is really helpful, and nudged me towards buying the wind jacket. Lighten your load, what’s there to lose? You made a good case for buying the wind breaker. While selecting camping gear for ultralight travel, you also need to make sure that it is carry-on acceptable. For weighing almost nothing, this windbreaker stifles gusts and holds in body heat with ease. In fact, I once traveled for 3 entire weeks with just the contents of a well-packed 12L handbag. It’s a great summer jacket. Some prefer long sleeve. Ultralight traveling created no real drama for me on my trip. Available at Olivers. https://apps.tsa.dhs.gov/mytsa/cib_results.aspx?search=tweezers, I’ve never had trouble bringing tweezers in my carry-on, neither TSA nor any of the European security checks ever batted an eye.

First Aid Kit & Toiletries 8. What did you do in the rain?? Trekking poles- If you plant to do a lot of hiking during your travels, consider carrying a trekking pole or two. My Bamboo Body items were provided to me for review, but I was a past customer and knew that they provide quality garments I love. Taking only these tiny bottles were key to keeping my toiletries minimal. Backpacking is my passion and my goal is to inspire others to fall in love with it. Best Backpacking Cookware Sets of the Year >>, Best Freeze Dried Food Packages of the Year >>, Best Backpacking Water Filters of the Year >>, Best Backpacking Water Purifiers of the Year >>, Best Lightweight Hiking Backpacks of 2020. You walk between your hostel and the train station. Nalgene Toiletry Bottles – These leak-free toiletry bottles and tubs come in all sizes – even super tiny, helping minimalists pack it all without bulk. Available via, Helium HD Rain Jacket is similar to the Helium II but it’s a little heavier at 9oz (which is still crazy lightweight). The Patagonia Down Sweater Hoody isn’t the most lightweight jacket on our list (it’s still really light at 13.1 oz) but it’s a great looking jacket that will keep you toasty. One note: cheap synthetics will hold on to odor (sometimes even after you wash them) and may require a special detergent to get the stink out. That way, if everything is lost or stolen, you can still print out your documents and have a copy as long as you have access to the computer. Even lightweight ultrabooks weigh nearly 4 pounds and take up a significant amount of space in your pack.