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 or gossamer gear daypack* – if doing day long back country 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 airpod pro
- edc pouch: usb cables, sharge charger, usc-c battery charger
- nitecore nu25 – if doing back country activities
Core Clothing (Wear & Carry)
- western rise evolution pants
- outlier slim dungarees or new way shorts (1-2 depending on expected weather)
- tri-shorts – for high intensity activities: swimming, running, cycling, gym, backpacking, etc
- xenith polartec delta shirt – for high sweat activities
- icebreaker anatomica merino tee-shirts (2)
- macpac alpha direct hoody
- darn tough socks (3)
- icebreaker anatomica briefs (2)
- altra superior trail running shoes [or keens sandals if hot/wet]
- gorewear h7 trail running jacket
- tilley ltm6 hat [ or Panama Hat]
Dressy Required?
- outlier amb merino wool button-up shirt
- vivobarefoot gobi II*
- blazer* [or cashmere sweater]
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 on beach
- sun glasses
- board shorts
- rashguard long sleeve shirt
- matador pocket blanket
- neoprene socks (protect heels wearing fins)
- swim mask (vision correcting)
- “Hawaiian” shirt [or Montbell Dry Touch Button Up]
Toiletries
- rei micro toiletry bag
- toothbrush
- floss
- razor
- folding brush
- nail clipper
- mini first aid kit
- toothpaste
- 100sense body bar in matador flatpak soap
Liquids (in snack size ziplock)
- sun screen*
- aloe*
- insect repellent*
Extras
- sleep mask
- heart rate monitor
- 6ft long usb-c cable
- macbook pro* – if working
- apple ipad air* – if working to provide second screen
- sony rx100 m6* – photo oriented trip
- ultralight packtowel*
- immersion water heater*
- sink stopper*
- international power adapter*
- 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.