Pack Light. Go Fast.: Yet more tips

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I’ll start from the top down, from the bag all the way to the little things. These are some of the things I usually consider when I am packing. It helps to keep everything to the minimum. As alway, remember: Pack everything you think you’ll need, then get rid of half.

Wear any jackets, fleeces or heavy clothing on you

If you are travelling on winter and you are bringing warm clothing that it’s somewhat heavier or jeans or corduroy pants or something like that, wear it to the plane. It’ll be good if you can buy outer layers that are synthetic and can be used as part of a layering system. It’ll help you not only with being warm, but it’ll save you space as well.

Find the lightest pack possible

Start with the backpack or duffel bag: Keep it as light as possible while still maintaining the size you need. Try even to get one that can stow away in it’s own pocket. Check Patagonia Lightweight Travel Pack for an example, this one is small but you can find other that are as light and bit bigger.

Bring lightweight clothing

Lightweight clothing usually means synthetic fibers. Unless you are travelling for business, pack quick drying synthetic clothing that can be washed on the shower and be dried by next morning; that way you’ll need less clothing and you can be lighter, faster.

Cut the amount of electronic gear you bring

A laptop, a camera, an electric shaver, etc… They are all big objects and they all have a charger and since they are all hard objects they are hard to pack. Unless you are on a business trip and need a laptop, don’t bring it, disconnection can be a lot of fun. If you need to bring it, try to get something small, an iPad for example. The smaller the better. The same apply to all electronics: if you can leave it at home, leave it. If you have to bring it try to get (or borrow) the smallest possible gear.

Cut toiletries to the minimum

Don’t bring your entire bathroom with you. Even if they are travel size items, they will add to the weight and clutter of your pack. Instead allocate a small amount of money and buy it on your destination. If you do have to bring it with you, try to get the handy little travel bottles and keep it tight.

Documents and money (including credit cards)

These are important. You don’t want to lose them. Keep them organized in a lightweight pouch or folder if you need more space, however try to bring as little documents and papers as possible