The following is my 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.

Luggage

• tom bihn synik 30 and/or
• gossamer gear daypack* – if doing day long back country hikes, or if on extended “digital nomad” trips where I am living somewhere and want a “shopping bag” for groceries

Pockets/Wear

• flowfold minimalist wallet w/ cards, cash
• iphone 12 mini verizon / airalo (international)
• Swiss-Tech util-key (fly) / Victorinox Rambler (otherwise)
• uniball vision elite .5mm pen
• garmin 935 gps watch
• n95 mask
• tickets* – if not on my phone
• passport, vaccination certificate* – if traveling out of country

Daily Life

• zojirushi travel mug
• apple airpod pro
• edc electronics pouch: 3 usb-c cables, sharge charger, portable USB charger, adaptors, superglue
• nitecore nu25 headlamp

Core Clothing (Wear & Carry)

• western rise evolution pants
• outlier slim dungarees and/or new way shorts (1-2 total depending on expected weather)
• tri-shorts – for high intensity activities: swimming, running, cycling, gym, backpacking, etc
• xenith polartec delta shirt* – if doing high sweat activities
• icebreaker anatomica merino tee-shirts (2)
• macpac alpha direct hoody
• darn tough socks: 1 no shows: summer +1 no show, winter +2 crew
• icebreaker anatomica briefs (2)
• vivobarefoot gobi II
• luna sandals if hot/wet*
• gorewear h7 trail running jacket
• zPacks rain pants* – planning extended outdoors in cool & wet locations
• montbell umbrero hat

Toiletries

• rei micro toiletry bag
• toothbrush
• floss
• razor
• folding brush
• nail clipper
• mini first aid kit
• toothpaste (dawn mist .6oz perfect size for shorter trips)
• 100sense body bar in matador flatpak soap

Dressy Required?

• outlier amb merino wool button-up shirt and/or
• boss suit

Cold?

• mountain hardware grub gloves
• montbell plasma 1000 down vest and/or patagonia micro puff hoody jacket

Beach? – Items to be added if a lot of time will be spent at beach

• “hawaiian” short sleeve button up
• sun glasses
• board shorts
• rashguard long sleeve shirt
• matador pocket blanket
• ultralight packtowel
• sun screen*
• aloe*
• neoprene socks* (protect heels wearing fins) if snorkeling
• swim mask* (vision correcting) if snorkeling

Extras

• sleep mask
• heart rate monitor
• 6ft long usb-c cable
• international power adapter*
• macbook pro* – if working
• usb-c to hdmi cable* – if working at a destination the provides an external monitor
• portable 14″ 4k screen* – if working and destination doesn’t provider external monitor
• bluetooth transceiver* – extended flights
• westone 5es iem* – extended flight for noise blocking
• immersion water heater* – if staying place without microwave, coffee maker, or stove
• insect repellent*
• gifts (handmade is nice)*

If a trip includes camping as well as travel in cities, I switch to a Gossamer Gear Gorilla pack which is great in the back country and passable for travel. I merge my backpacking list with some of the items listed above. When flying I check my trekking pole, stakes, and knife through using a cardboard poster tube and acquire fuel at my destination.