The following is my typical packing list. Items “*” are optional. This list was extracted from my Packing & Traveling Light post. For a more complete description of these items see my yearly gear for life list. This list also exists as a google sheet which automatically selects number of items based on expected conditions. The complexity of the spreadsheet suggests there is room to trim more.
Luggage
- tom bihn synik 30
- matador freerain24 daypack* – if doing long backcountry day hikes
Pockets/Wear
- flowfold minimalist wallet w/ cards, cash
- iPhone 12 mini Verizon (north america) / pixel 2 on google fi (international)
- Swiss-Tech Util-Key (fly) / Victorinox Rambler (otherwise)
- uniball vision elite pen
- garmin 935 gps watch
- tickets* – if not on my phone
- passport, vaccination certificate* – if traveling out of country
Daily Life
- zojirushi travel mug
- apple airPods
- edc pouch: usb cables, sharge charger, usc-c battery charger
- buffy 40 wink sleep mask
- nitecore nu25
- westtone 5es iem* – if flying or train
- EarStudio ES100* – if flying or train
Core Clothing (Wear & Carry)
- western rise evolution pants
- outlier slim dungarees or new way shorts (2)
- icebreaker merino tee-shirts (2-3)
- cashmere sweater
- darn tough socks (3)
- icebreaker underwear (3)
- altra superior trail running shoes
- keens* – if hot / wet
- gorewear h7 rain jacket
- tilley ltm6 hat
- polarbuff
- tri-shorts
- columbia titan running shirt* – if >60F
Dressy Required?
- vivobarefoot gobi II + merrill vapor gloves- replace altra
- blazer* – if needed, often a nice sweater over tee-shirt is enough
- wool button-down shirt* – if not wearing tee with blazer, drop a tee-shirt
Cold?
- patagonia thermal weight capilene hoody
- patagonia micro puff hoody jacket
- mountain hardware grub gloves
Beach? – Items to be added if a lot of time will be spent on beach
- board shorts – drop 1 pair pants/shorts
- “hawaiian” shirt – drop 1 tee shirt
- rashguard long sleeve shirt
- matador pocket blanket
- swim mask (vision correcting)
- sun glasses (prescription)
- sunblock
Toiletries
- rei micro toiletry bag
- toothbrush
- floss
- razor
- folding brush
- nail clipper
- mini first aid kit
Liquids (in snack size ziplock)
- toothpaste
- dr bronner soap
- hand lotion
- insect repellent*
Extras
- extra long usb cable
- heart rate monitor
- running power sensors*
- kindle*
- macbook pro*
- ultralight packtowel*
- water heater*
- sink stopper*
- international power adapter*
- gifts (handmade is nice)*
If a trip includes camping as well as travel in cities, my packing list will be based on my backpacking list which might be supplements by some of the items listed above.