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
• pixel 2 on google fi
• Swiss-Tech Util-Key
• 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 nu20
• westtone 5es iem* – if flying or train
• EarStudio ES100* – if flying or train

Core Clothing (Wear & Carry)

• outlier slim dungarees or new way shorts (2-3)
• icebreaker merino tee-shirts (3)
• darn tough socks (3)
• icebreaker underwear (3)
• xero terraflex shoes
• keens* – if hot / wet
• montbell tachyon windshirt
• gorewear h7 rain jacket or umbrella
• tilley ltm6 hat
• polarbuff
• tri-shorts
• columbia titan running shirt* – if >60F

Dressy Required?

• vivobarefoot gobi II – replace terraflex
• wool button-down shirt – drop a tee-shirt
• merino wool sweater and/or blazer* – if cooler weather and not so formal bring sweater, if really need to dress up bring blazer

Cold?

• patagonia capilene 4 hoody – drop trail running shirt
• montbell inner fleece* – if not taking wool sweater
• uniqlo ultralight down vest
• 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 – if carried, drop one tee shirt
• rashguard long sleeve shirt – if carried drop one wool tee-shirt
• matador pocket blanket
• swim goggles
• sun glasses
• 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
• kindle*
• macbook pro*
• sink stopper*
• ultralight packtowel*
• 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.