Updated February 2023

My packing list for trips than range from a few days to several months. Items “*” are optional. This list was extracted from my Packing & Traveling Light post. For a more complete description of these items see my gear for life. Packing list for upcoming Camino. My lighterpack template.

Luggage

• gossamer gear vagabond
• osprey 20l drybag
• tom bihn passport pouch*

Pockets/Wear

• flowfold minimalist wallet w/ cards, cash
• iphone 12 mini t-mobile for international roaming
• victorinox rambler / swiss-tech util-key if flying
• uniball vision elite .5mm pen – doesn’t leak!
• garmin 955 gps watch
• n95 masks
• tickets* – if not on my phone
• passport* – if needed

Daily Life

• zojirushi travel mug
• apple airpod pro
• edc electronics pouch: 3 usb-c cables, anker 523 usb charger, nitecore 10k battery, usb adaptors, superglue
• nitecore nu25 headlamp with strap replaced with shock cords
• 6ft tape measure
• sleep mask

Core Clothing (Wear or Carry)

• luna sandals
• inov-8 ultrafly270* – rough terrain or close shoes required
• xoskin anklet toe socks (2)
• tommy john travel briefs (1), icebreaker anatomica briefs (1)
• western rise evolution pants and
  • outlier slim dungarees – if many days <72f
  • new way shorts – if many day >=72f
• icebreaker anatomica merino tee-shirts
• western rise limitless button down shirt
• macpac alpha direct hoody – if temps <55F
• montbell dry peak shakedry shell
• montbell umbrero hat – for sun & rain
• zpacks rain pants* – extended time outdoors in cool & wet

Toiletries/Health

• rei micro toiletry bag
• toothbrush
• reach 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 bag
• extra n95 masks

High Intensity Exercise?

• heart rate strap
• tri-shorts
• xenith polartec delta shirt*
• visor*

Sun? – Multiple hours in uv index >8

• solbari weekend button-down shirt

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

• board shorts
• rashguard long sleeve shirt (UPF 50 when wet)
• matador pocket blanket
• snorkling?
  • neoprene socks* – avoid heel blisters
  • vision correcting swim mask*

Very Dressy Required? (these days black trailrunners, slacks, and button shirt get men into most places, so only needed for special occasions or business meeting with particularly old school companies)

• vivobarefoot gobi II ankle boots
• bluffworks hopsack sport jacket

Cold? – Items to be added if spending extended time outdoors temps below freezing

• montbell plasma 1000 down vest
• polar buff
• mountain hardware grub gloves*
• darn tough light cushion crew socks* (2)
• patagonia micro puff hoody jacket*

Extras

• panasonic lx100 ii camera*
• 5ft extension cord*
• macbook 12”*
• macbook pro 14”*
• etymotic hf3* – extended flight noise reduction
• platypus water bottle* – if longer hikes without water
• water purifier* – if hiking where water is available but of questionable drinkability
• immersion water heater* – if staying place without microwave, coffee maker, or stove
• folding foon*
• ultralight body size packtowel*
• mld sleep sack + alpha direct 120gsm “blanket”* – staying in minimalist hostels
• clothing line*
• international power adapter*
• binoculars*
• gifts (handmade is nice)*

Aquire Locally

• sun screen
• aloe
• insect repellent
• snacks

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

Recent load including worn and carried clothing for a four month international trip that ranged from 25-80F with frequent rain, required me to wear a blazer, some nights in a budget hostel requiring bring a sleep system, and regularly exercising. Note: there was still room in the pack for some gifts I brought / took back home, some items I shared with my wife like an oral-b 6000 toothbrush, and a pair of vivobarefoot gobi II boots (not shown) which got dropped at home when I realized I could get away with wearing my trail runners.