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Minimalist traveling & Packing

  • Why would you want to take less things with you?
  • What if you miss something?
  • You would do it for yourself, but as a large group there’s no way you could bring so few things.
  • Where should you start?

This is where you should start:

  • There will be a reason for you.
    • More Health
    • More Money/Space
    • More Time/Experiences/Convenience
    • More Aesthetic
    • More Less
    • More Willpower
  • Your Minimalist Backpack
    • Clothes
    • Electronics
    • 1st aid kit
    • Hygiene products

Minimalist Traveling – Why?

1st thing : Book at a great hotel.

You’ll need some services like laundry, good hygiene products,

  • Do you want more Space?
  • Less luggage.
  • Do you want a more Healthy travel?
  • Physical efforts can affect your anxiety by enhancing your cortisol levels.
  • These physiological changes express themselves through spikes in your Body Temperature.
  • All this weight pressures your Articulations.
  • Same for your Spine & your Back in general.
  • Do you want more Money?
  • Bringing less things will diminish the luggage fee.
  • Buy less items, more expensive one, and quality-wise you’ll win.
  • Less possessions, more durability.
  • Buy what you really want
  • Do you want more Time?
  • Do you want more Experiences, more Convenience?
  • Traveling is a transformative experience.
  • You don’t want to waste a 5th of your day waiting for your luggage.
  • As you always keep it with you diminish the risk of loss or theft.
  • It becomes easier, or least quicker, to go through airport security.
  • And even more so through Customs.
  • Then go out and visit more.
  • Do you want more Aesthetic?
  • You’ll look less clumsy with only 1 bag.
  • It helps you to limit your choice to your best clothes.
  • Minimalism cultivates your sens of design.
  • Do you want more Less?
  • You may have began minimalism because you realized you needed less things.
  • No Binge Shopping.
  • Walk your way to what’s essential.
  • You don’t need to change your towel everyday.
  • You don’t need your own shampoo/conditionner.
  • Do you want more Willpower?
  • Minimalism is the way to resilience.
  • Declutter your mind for better & faster decisions.
  • Not influenced by travel’s ambiance from the airport to the theme park.
  • Travel more responsibly.
    • Consume conscientiously
    • Less pollution (chemical, audio, physical)

Your Minimalist Backpack

How to choose it?
  • Not bigger than your back.
  • Pick a bag that allows you to keep your balance through proper weight distribution.
  • Ergonomic for walking and taking public transport.
  • Its Volume should be around 30-40 liters.
  • Preferably made of waterproof sailcloth.
  • Conveniently partitioned to find your tools easily. 
  • Do you need a day-pack?
  • An additional bag to bring what you’ll need for the day.
    • Useful if you travel as a family
  • If you’re really into minimalism your day-pack may become your definitive backpack.
What’s inside?
  • Pack only essential items for one week.
    • Book in a hotel with a laundry service, or look for a reliable one in your vicinity.
  • Wear your jacket/vest or shoes to save even more room.
  • Choose durable fabrics & simple colors.

Travel Lightweight for a week:

  • Clothes
    • 2 Jeans/Skirts
    • 3 Dress/Shirts
    • 1 Vest/Jacket
    • Underwear/Socks 1 per day
    • 1 pair of Shoes
    • Glasses/Sunglasses
  • Electronics
    • Laptop/Tablet/Camera
    • Chargers/Headphones
    • External HDD/SSD – opt for a 512GB flash drive for more space
  • Wallet
    • ID Cards/Driver Licence, Cash(100$)
    • In-Emergency Contact Card / Embassy Contact
  • Health
    • Mini 1st Aid Kit
    • Important medical papers
    • Reusable Water bottle/Water Purifier Bottle
    • Contraceptive pills + Condoms
  • Hygiene products
    • Tampons
    • Toothbrush + paste + floss
    • Razors + razorblade

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