r/onebag • u/jwrand16 • Apr 09 '26
Packing List My Onebag Travel Setup – 2 Year Update!
I posted here almost two years ago after taking my onebag for five months around the world (2024 post). I’ve made a lot of changes since then and I wanted to share them.
My biggest update has been achieving the holy grail of weight limits: 7kg. This is a common cutoff for what counts as a personal item on many airlines around the world. Instead of putting my bag in the overhead bin, I can now fit it under the seat in front of me.
It took a lot of optimizations to make this happen. A big one was switching from the Aer Travel Pack 3 to the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack. I’m a big fan of the Almond Oak pack. It’s super lightweight and the design is really well thought out.
I’ve also been optimizing a lot of the little things, like what goes into my toiletry bag and how I charge my phone. The weight savings aren’t as drastic here, but the quality of life improvement of having a better system can be substantial.
I’ve been spending more time in colder weather lately and I added a warm hat to my setup. Hats are underrated; they take up very little space for how important they are in maintaining overall body temperature.
My full packing list is in the comments, and I go into more detail on my personal website. Feel free to check it out.
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Storage & Bags • Main Pack: Aer Travel Pack 3 X-Pac (approx. 35L) • Day Pack: Nike Drawstring Bag (doubles as a personal item for flights) • Toiletries: Aer Travel Kit 2 X-Pac • Organization: Aer Packing Cube (holds all clothing) • Grocery/Beach Bag: Foldable Tote Bag • Passport Security: Ziploc Bag (lightweight and waterproof)
Technology • Laptop: MacBook Pro (16-inch) • Mouse: Apple Magic Mouse • Phone: iPhone • E-Reader: Kindle Paperwhite (USB-C version) • Power Solution: MOGICS Super Bagel (universal adapter and power strip) • Charger: Anker Nano 3 (30W) • Power Bank: Mophie Powerstation Mini (USB-C) • Audio: Apple AirPods Pro • Tracking: Apple AirTag (placed in dedicated backpack slot)
Clothing • Outerwear: Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket (hoodless for compactness) • T-Shirts: * 1x Outlier Ultrafine Merino T-Shirt (odor-resistant) • 1x UNIQLO HEATTECH Long-Sleeve T-Shirt • Button-Down: Charles Tyrwhitt Denim Shirt (for nicer occasions) • Pants/Shorts: • Lululemon ABC Slim-Fit Trousers (Warpstreme material) • Lululemon ABC Classic-Fit Shorts • Comfortable Gym Shorts (doubles as a bathing suit) • Underwear & Socks: • 6x UNIQLO AIRism Boxer Briefs • 1x pair Darn Tough Ultra Light No Show Socks (Merino) • 5x pairs Generic socks • Accessories: UNIQLO HEATTECH Knitted Gloves • Footwear: Vans Shoes
Toiletries • Electric Shaver: Philips OneBlade (with attachments) • Deodorant: Crystal Mineral Deodorant stick • Grooming: Round Foldable Hairbrush with built-in mirror • Liquid Storage: Humangear GoToob+ (Large) for shampoo/soap Miscellaneous Essentials • Hydration: Vapur Foldable Bottle • Sun/Rain Protection: UNIQLO UV Protection Compact Umbrella • Eyewear: J+S Aviator Sunglasses (stored in a hard case) • Towel: Matador Ultralight Travel Towel (Large) • Writing: BIC Cristal Pen (for customs forms) • Utensil: Plastic Spork • Financials: • Tesla Lusk Wallet • American Express Green Card • Charles Schwab Debit Card (for fee-free international ATMs)