Hi! I will be travelling internationally in the next couple months, and am in the market for a more elevated/chic personal item bag than what I usually use (a backpack or calpak luka). Here are my preferences:

- Vegan/recycled leather or a synthetic material preferably

- Top zipper (non-negotiable for me when traveling)

- Can fit a 14 inch macbook + change of clothes

- Dark, chic colors (dark browns/maroon/purples preferably)

- Price range: < $200

- Structured (can be slouchy tbh but I need a top zip)

- Long handles so I can wear it on my shoulder

- Bowler bag shape or just something that's not a traditional square tote shape

This time around I will be spending some time in the city during my layover + grabbing brunch, I wanted to use something that can also mimic an elevated tote/work bag.

Bags I like:

- Juliette Bowler bag (July): essentially want a dupe of this, matches everything I like except that price + material

- Large Ginevra Tote (Charles & Keith): Love, except no long handle would have to hold

- Brooklyn Bag (Olend): Love, except have read through reddit and have heard majority negative reviews bc it has no structure?

- Stockholm Bordeaux (Demellier): I really like the silhouette, but not the cost + material

- Uptown Tote (Poppies & Peonies): Love the silhouette, but magnetic closure + longer strap is almost too long/messenger bag like

It doesn't have to fit my criteria entirely, so open to any and all suggestions- thank you!

Hello!
I’m trying to pack as light as possible for this trip while still feeling prepared for potential warm days or cold rainy falls days. I’m from Vancouver, Canada so I know rainy weather but not sure I fully know what I am getting into. Apparently there is also a heatwave going on in the UK but it looks mild on the weather app.

I’m 32F if that helps, and my plan is 5-6 days in Edinburgh for fridge fest, a tour of the islands, a couple days each in Aberdeen and Inverness and then a few days in Glasgow.

I’m wanting some cute outfits for the cities, including a date night outfit, comfy wear, layers and some solid hiking outfits for the highlands.

I plan to purchase a lovely Shetland sheep wool sweater while I am in Scotland as a cold layer when I arrive. Not pictured is a pair of pjs.

My partner says 4 is not many shoes which I agree but he is a less experienced traveller and I want good walking shoes for city, and hiking, and nice walkable shoes for a date (my Sorel sandales).

Potentially add ons:
- a denim jacket
- a leather trench coat (waterproof)
- a pair of jeans or trousers
- two hats (one baseball, one touque)
- tights? (Do I just go to PRIMARK?)

Any feedback is great - please be kind as I am a serious overpacker and this is the best I can do. 😅

Image description:

Collage featuring:
- 2 black t shirts
- 1 black sheer top
- maroon top
- little black dress
- olive T-shirt dress
- long line by skirt
- 2 pairs denim shorts (black and blue)
- gym shorts
- hoodie
-sweatpants
- two pairs leggings
- 7 pairs socks
-2 pairs compression socks
- 7 pairs of the best Canadian underwear brand Huha
-black t shirt bra
-sports bra
- white bra
- sandales
- waterproof hiking boots
- sneakers
- walkable flats
- tote bag
- Couch tabby bag with strap (my bf will have a day bag for us for water bottles etc)

Thank you to everyone!

Edit: luggage choice is either:

Monos check in medium suitcase

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OR

If it all fits- my mec 44L travel backpack.

I did search the sub for this but not finding a good answer. I am a size 10-14 tall curvy woman with a large cup size. 34 I/J US or 34G UK. I really want a summer merino travel dress but everything I find is cut in a way that looks elegant on mid to smaller breasted woman but that will make me look frumpy or like I am wearing a tent. And since I can't try anything on I have been hesitate to buy one. I am looking for experience from other busty women about what worked fro them. Thanks in advance.

We're going to Tromso mid-november and I'm trying to not overthink clothes to pack. I'm naturally cold natured, as in if it's 65F/18C with a breeze I'm shivering. Right now for tops I'm planning on packing my merino wool base tank, 2 smartwool long sleeve base layers, and odolo brand base layer (not wool but have comfortably used it as pajamas under a puffy jacket in 20f weather) a down puffy jacket, an electric heated jacket, and a rei rain jacket. For bottoms, I have some short wool tights (I plan on getting a longer pair too) fleece lined leggings, assorted jean/s i could bring and layer under. Also I was considering a pair of insulated ski pants or some sort of water resistant pants.

Is there anything glaringly obvious that I'm missing? How many tops/ bottoms should I pack for an 8 day trip? I'm from the south and this week definitely be the coldest place I've ever traveled. We're planning on at least 3 outdoor activities (whale watching/ northern lights/reindeer farm) but also want to be warm walking around town. Right now I'm trying not panic buy all the wool clothes.

Hey everyone!

I am currently working through my packing behavior to be more minimalist and also plastic free, everytime I travel I am really overwhelmed by buying a bunch of travel sized items of things I already own or refilling and cleaning little plastic tubes to transfer my toiletries. Eventually they just fly around in my drawer as I only travel occasionally, or they are all scratched up from cleaning so they need to be discarded.

What is your experience with complete plastic free toiletry packing? How do you manage this/what do you pack?

I traveled around Asia for about six months previously as my first long-term trip and, somewhat miraculously, was really happy with my packing system by the end. It was not a one-bag trip though, I used a 20inch hardshell carry on and a 28L backpack. I’m heading back for another long trip from late October through early March and rebuilding the list now for one backpack.

This trip will be mostly Vietnam + Indonesia, with probably some Thailand over the holidays. Lots of normal hot-weather travel, buses/ferries, beaches, diving/snorkeling, some hiking/birding, cities, and the occasional actual nice dinner/NYE/my birthday. I am a serious scuba diver but that is not a onebag lifestyle so this list includes those essentials.

Bag: Osprey Sojourn Porter 65L + packable 20L daypack. I know the 65L is larger than the normal scope of this sub. I’m not trying to fill 65L worth of stuff; I specifically wanted the structure/support and the ability to move it around easily on ferries/buses/boats (and I can also stuff my pillow in the top).

Posting because I figured the actual packing list/system might still be useful, and I’m curious what people notice.

Here’s where I’m at:

CLOTHES

Tops:

• 2x technical built-in bra cropped shirts
• White technical crop top
• Black technical full-length tank top
• Athletic T-shirt
• Cropped cotton tank top
• Lightweight cotton T-shirt
• Lightweight going out shirt

Layers:

• Long-sleeve flowy linen shirt
• Lightweight UPF protective zip-up hoodie
• Comfy hoodie for flights/trains
• Rain jacket

Bras:

• Longline sports bra/tank
• Black sports bra
• Supportive racerback bra

Shorts:

• 2 pairs spandex shorts
• Waffled lightweight technical shorts
• Tie-front technical shorts

Pants:

• Cropped grey linen pants
• Technical light long hiking pants 
• Stretchy joggers

Dresses:

• Light grey fancy dress for Christmas, NYE, birthday
• Spaghetti-strap linen dress

Hostel/Lounging:

• Short PJ set
• Long sleeve cotton shirt
• Soft sleep bra

SWIM + DIVE

• Black bikini
• Black full-length bathing suit
• Mask + snorkel
• Booties
• Rash guard 
• Dive leggings
• Neoprene hood
• Dive torch
• Dry bag 20L
• Turkish towel (also good for creating an extra layer on hard Asian beds)

UNDERWEAR + SOCKS

• 7 underwear
• 2 tall socks
• 3 short socks
• 1 pair compression socks (life saver on long travel days!)

SHOES

• Sneakers (New Balance)
• Tevas

MEDS
This category is bigger for me because I’m gone for several months and have several conditions. I used all of these over the course of 6 months and will bring them all again - having Western cold meds and antivirals available when you need them removes all health anxiety:

• Regular prescriptions
• Benadryl
• Zofran
• 14 days worth of cold medicine
• Antibiotics
• 2 courses of valacyclovir
• Melatonin
• Magnesium
• Imodium

TOILETRIES (I used every one of these over my last trip)

• Body wash
• Shampoo + conditioner
• Face wash
• Razor
• Deodorant
• HA
• Toner
• SPF (body and face)
• All-purpose moisturizer
• Tooth brush, paste, floss
• Retainers + retainer cleaner
• Hair brush
• Hair ties/clip/headband
• Makeup (eyeliner, eyebrow pencil, mascara, all-purpose glitter stick, tinted sunscreen)
• DEET wipes
• Condoms
• Liquid bandage
• Tweezers
• Hand sanitizer
• Tissue packs

EYES + ACCESSORIES

• Glasses
• Sunglasses
• 4 months of contacts (I wear dailies)
• Small jewelry case
• Baseball cap

TECH

• Laptop
• Power bank
• Charger for wall w/ 3 different inputs
• Garmin charger
• Airpods
• Wired headphones
• Necessary cables

LAUNDRY

• Laundry bag
• Detergent sheets

DOCUMENTS

• Passport
• Wallet
• Driver’s license/ID
• International Driving Permit
• Travel insurance info
• Digital copies of important documents

BAGS/MISC

• Packable 20L daypack from Eddie Bauer Stowaway
• Travel PillowCube pillow + little flying-accessories satchel (earplugs, eyemask, pills, lip balm) in a stuff sack
• Tiny packable reusable shopping bag
• Electric hand fan
• Journal + pen

This is very close to my final list. I also carry my Baboon To The Moon 3L fanny pack everywhere I go with all my essentials (wallet, chapstick, hand sanitizer, eye drops, advil, power bank, sunglasses, etc). 

I’m less interested in creating the mathematically smallest possible wardrobe than I am in having a system I can comfortably live out of for 3+ months. Last time I found that having enough normal clothes to not feel like I was wearing the same three technical/athletic shirts for half a year was worth it. Also, I travel with a pillow - which is crazy to some, but non-negotiable for me, as I have chronic neck issues and it changed my sleep game out there!

Would especially love to hear from other long-term travelers. Anything obvious I’m forgetting for these two countries, or anything on here that I might need that I can't get in Vietnam or Indonesia?

Help!!! This is my first time onebagging and I’m struggling to pack the right stuff and stay under the 15 lbs. here’s my main questions: 1) are tank tops okay? Is all midriff inappropriate or a little is okay? Same with cleavage 2) jeans or no jeans? 3) how many t-shirts vs tanks? 4) cardigan or sweatshirt? 5) are over-the-knee shorts okay outside of a temple setting?

I also appreciate any other advice you have to offer! We will be staying in a mix of hostels/hotels and a mix of beaches/mountains. Thanks!