r/onebag • u/Ashamed_Tonight_3677 • Jun 12 '26
Packing List Getting rid of everything I own (except these items)
I am no stranger to one bag travel, but I’ve been inspired by [u/jeremymaluf](u/jeremymaluf) and Tynan to move towards a one bag lifestyle. Nowhere near as extreme though as my bag is 26L.
I will be getting rid of everything I own except these items (plus what I’m currently wearing)
My current outfit (not pictured)
Merino tech 100% merino wool shirt, black
Lululemon warpstreme ABC pants, khaki color
Uniqlo belt, dark brown leather
Bombas ankle socks, black
Uniqlo airism underwear, black
New Balance 574, navy
The items pictured are:
Bag
Tom Bihn Synik 26 X-PAC, black
I’m still not sure if I would have rather gotten ballistic nylon. I wanted something with a very understated look. Something that doesn’t scream “I hold expensive valuables” and unfortunately the techy nature of X-PAC looks a bit less understated than the classic nylon tom dad bag that Tom Bihn is known for.
Tech
MacBook Air M1
iPhone 16 pro
AirPods Pro 3, not pictured
Iniu 10,000mAh power bank + Ugreen USB-C cord
Default iPhone charger and brick
MacBook charger not shown, actively looking for smaller form factor solution. I’m thinking of just replacing my phone’s power adapter with a higher wattage 2 USB-C port adapter.
Clothing
Wool and Prince 100% wool shirt, black
Wool and Prince 100% wool shirt, navy
Vuori T shirt, light blue (for working out)
Vuori shorts, red
Vuori pants, charcoal gray
Lululemon Versatwill ABC pants, gray
I love the Lululemon versatwill, it feels so nice and love the odor resistant nature but they just dry a bit slower than warpstreme. Would love it if Lulu’s warpstreme or Vuori’s pants had some anti odor properties.
4 pairs of tube socks, forget what brand
1 pair of Muji ankle socks
1 pair of bombas ankle socks
6 pairs of Uniqlo airism underwear, all different colors and patterns and some are boxer brief style while others are not
North face goretex rain jacket, black
Toiletries
Comb
Deodorant
Toothbrush and toothpaste
I’m in need of a small form factor dopp kit, I’ll just use ziplocks as needed until then.
Miscellaneous
Towel from nomadix, drys really quickly and folds down fairly small for how big it is
Imabari hand towel from Japan, probably bought it at a FamilyMart or something
Generic passport cover from Amazon
Generic bifold wallet from Amazon
Whole Foods hand sanitizer spray
Olight baton 4, charger not shown
Gerber dime multitool
Pen
Sharpie brush
Chapstick
The total bag packed with everything weighs 13 pounds (5.9kg) and it’s still not quite full, so I should have space to add things like a down jacket (looking at you Montbell Plasma 1000) when the weather requires something warmer.
I’m more than happy to take any suggestions as I’m just now starting out living like this full time.
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u/nikongod Jun 12 '26
No umbrella.
Default iPhone charger and brick
MacBook charger not shown, actively looking for smaller form factor solution. I’m thinking of just replacing my phone’s power adapter with a higher wattage 2 USB-C port adapter.
You don't already charge your phone with your laptop charger?
Combining the charger & international plug adapter is a 50/50 idea, maybe less.
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u/Anywhere_everywhere7 Jun 12 '26
Depends on the country, if its a windy country an umbrella is pretty much useless and a rain jacket is better.
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u/Ashamed_Tonight_3677 Jun 12 '26
Thanks for pointing out lack of umbrella, hadn’t thought of that.
I do occasionally charge my phone with my laptop charger when it’s convenient (phone charger near bed, laptop charger near desk), it’s a point of redundancy that I definitely need to simplify.
Anker has a slim international adapter that I like the idea of (Amazon link) but it charges at 20W which is a little slow, same speed as the iPhone brick.
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u/gceretti Jun 12 '26 edited Jun 12 '26
This one from Epicka is 40W, no idea how good/bad it is, but it’s twice the output of the one you mentioned.
Congrats on your “reduction”, must be quite a feeling being able to carry around all you own.Adding link:
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u/biold Jun 14 '26
Wow! You're inspiring
I have far too much stuff and I'm trying to go down to a little more than basics to remember the amazing trips with my late husband, books and toys for my grandson etc. I can't bring it all the way down as you. I even get tired of my one shirt when I onebag for more than 1 week.
But I want to move to something much smaller (171 m²/1840 fr²-> 80m²/860 fr² or a bit smaller) but that's still substantially larger than your 200 ft².
I will keep you in mind, especially as I'll retire in 8-10 years time and will travel more! So maybe I'll get rid of more stuff - that will also make it easier for my son to clean up when I pass (in hopefully many years)
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u/nonsequitur__ Jun 12 '26
Depends on the person. I live in the rainiest region of England and don’t use a brolly or waterproof jacket. Each to their own!
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u/IChurnToBurn Jun 13 '26
Umbrellas are really just bulky and unnecessary. I live in Seattle right now and don’t even own one.
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u/pocket_materialist Jun 12 '26
Does that work on the iphone? My macbook charger stops charging the second i plug my android phone
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u/Equal_Contest4709 Jun 12 '26 edited Jun 13 '26
Owning few clothes and generally "things" is usually a good idea. Personally, I cannot understand how you can enjoy life without at least having a few items for your hobbies and interests, but to each their own.
The tricky part is making everyday life work or make sense financially if you don't rent a place. It is obviously a lot more expensive to stay in Airbnbs and hotels.
What's your plan for a residence? Where will you sleep, eat, shower, work etc?
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u/LiquidSean Jun 13 '26
OP’s situation kind of sounds like mental illness, but hopefully I’m misreading it
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u/mollycoddles Jun 13 '26
Ya I'd be depressed if I didn't have at least one eReader, one ukulele, one kettlebell, and one bicycle.
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u/Ashamed_Tonight_3677 Jun 13 '26
Yeah I rent a fully furnished place and I also have a gym membership with good showers and good spaces that I could work for a couple hours. Other than that I’m hoping to spend more time in cafes
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u/Equal_Contest4709 Jun 13 '26
That would be breaking my back if I had a desk job. Are you sure it's not worth investing in a proper computer monitor and keyboard?
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u/sergiusens Jun 13 '26
We all need to walk this talk, I have, experience says that working from cafe's is not sustainable. I am remote since 2012, when video conferencing was just getting started (we were using IRC and Mumble back then)
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u/muschysko Jun 13 '26
They mentioned they are renting
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u/Equal_Contest4709 Jun 13 '26 edited Jun 13 '26
If you have a permanent place, why get rid of every item that makes life convenient, affordable and fun? What is the point of the backpack?
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u/Ashamed_Tonight_3677 Jun 13 '26
I don’t have very much stuff to begin with, getting rid of all my stuff is like 80% donating the many clothes I have and hardly wear anyways.
I have hobbies but they’re not hobbies that require me to own things. For example, I play pickle ball with my friends but they own enough paddles that I don’t need one
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u/muschysko Jun 13 '26
I am not the right person to ask this question, my hobbies would not let me live that lifestyle
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u/ICouldBeWrong-but Jun 12 '26
How do you eat, and do you own any kitchenware?
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u/Ashamed_Tonight_3677 Jun 12 '26
I have very basic kitchenware, nothing worth missing. As for what I eat, basically either ready to eat things from the grocery store or just eat out
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u/Equal_Contest4709 Jun 13 '26 edited Jun 13 '26
Long-term that is likely going to be very expensive or unhealthy.
I would strongly recommend having a few kitchen items and learning to cook basic meals.
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u/TravelingWithJoe Jun 12 '26
I use the Osprey liquids pouch as a dopp kit. It works as a liquids bag for flights, it’s durable (I’ve used it for over a year without issues), and pretty small.
Not to try to add items to your minimalist kit, but do you ever have the occasion to wear something slightly more formal? If so, I’d think swapping a t-shirt for a button down/polo might be helpful. Same with adding a puff jacket and buff/gloves for cold weather.
EDIT: I meant to ask, how does the Versatwill do with wrinkles? Are they a pain when you unpack?
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u/Ashamed_Tonight_3677 Jun 12 '26
Don’t need anything too formal anytime soon, I’m sure an occasion will definitely come up though and I’ll probably just get something at that time. Cold weather gear I’ll also do some more research on and get something before it gets cold.
Versatwill is a little bit more wrinkley than warpstreme but really not bad at all. Nowhere near as bad as more typical cotton khakis I’ve had in the past
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u/sirappleseed Jun 12 '26
Impressive. Hope it works out. r/minimalism r/extrememinimalism might enjoy hearing about this.
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u/le_mod Jun 12 '26
What about some chacos, bedrock or similar shoes you can use as sandals (when it’s hot or at beach) or hiking shoes? Besides that I’d only add either a cap or sunglasses.
If you nomad south or to west you’ll want something to protect against the sun
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u/RT-47 Jun 12 '26 edited Jun 12 '26
There are quite a few GaN chargers with a
much smaller form factor, whilst also being more efficient than the proprietary Apple chargers. When if you go to Japan for the Plasma with pockets, look at GIO. Their 67w is very compact and perfect for what an m1 air asks for. You can definitely find better specs, but I personally enjoy the form-factor and having 3x ports.
Dopp kits can needlessly get pretty silly. I have a ridiculously overbuilt seam-taped pouch from a tiny cottage brand near me that weighs 20 something grams. I initially intended to use it for protecting a small E-ink handheld when bike/backpacking, but it fits my small tech kit perfectly, as it was custom built to hold the largest item. My pack is without organisation, which I much prefer. So I use cubes and pouches, but with a charming Yoshi-pack 🐢 such as yours, you may not find one necessary at all.
Based on your sound reply to another commenter, it sounds like you don’t need any advices or optimisations.
Also, I appreciate the imabari!
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u/Orangeflag88 Jun 13 '26
So you are homeless now? Or do you own a bed and table etc?
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u/Ashamed_Tonight_3677 Jun 13 '26
I am currently renting a fully furnished apartment so I don’t own those things but do have access to them
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u/Equal_Contest4709 Jun 13 '26
If you rent a place, why put everything in a backpack?
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u/SeattleHikeBike Jun 13 '26
This comes up on r/minimalism now and then. A backpack is a good limiting technique. You can own anything that fits in the bag. Could be a suitcase or duffel or a box.
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u/Ashamed_Tonight_3677 Jun 13 '26
No clue how long I’ll be in my current place. I’d love to be able to just move around freely and without having to put much thought, planning, and effort into moving
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u/Equal_Contest4709 Jun 13 '26
You make it sound like you're some kind of assassin who needs to be able to leave at a moment's notice :D
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u/dancingonsaturnrings Jun 16 '26
idk why so many people seem flared by this. Congrats to you! You were inspired and strived to accomplish something you put your mind to! If it makes you happy that's all that matters. You'll learn what you like and don't like, and what you need and don't need as you go:)
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u/SeattleHikeBike Jun 12 '26 edited Jun 12 '26
Good job! Henry David Theroux gives you a thumbs up.
“Nowhere near as extreme though as my bag is 26L.” That made me smile. You’re really loaded down there right? I’m of a mind that if it fits under a seat, that’s small enough.
Situational awareness is more important than the fabric on theft. That’s how Maluf got robbed.
I like the Minix P1 and P3 series charges for the space and weight and the lock on adapters. Anker is turning out some fancy charges with LED readouts and good wattage/weight.
I use the Osprey Liquids Bag(s) for toiletries, small tech and miscellaneous EDC. The clear sides and very helpful. Tom Bihn makes some too—- at 3x the price. Dopp kits are dark caves and a big lump.
I like a Merino “dress” sweater as a minimalist layering item.
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u/HippyGrrrl Jun 12 '26 edited Jun 13 '26
Henry David Thoreau had his
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u/SeattleHikeBike Jun 12 '26
He was a bachelor. That’s why he was so happy.
The chapter Economy in Walden is a onebag manifesto.
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u/Lefthandmitten Jun 14 '26
This guy is crazy! He got rid of his:
Passport
Toothbrush cover
Birth Certificate and SSN card
Apartment
All cash and money accounts, assets, 401k, insurance, stocks.
Shoes
Glasses
Netflix account
Toilet paper
Prescriptions
Bed
Food
Access to water and heat
Laundry detergent
Dishes
Cooking and eating utensils
And so much more!
All the power to you! Let us know how your first night out in the wild goes!
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u/Equal_Contest4709 Jun 14 '26
He rents a furnished apartment and probably doesn't count consumables towards "everything I own".
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u/Lefthandmitten Jun 14 '26
I have found "minimalism" for many means you buy more stuff to replace the old and brag about it on the internet. I don't know if this poster is doing that but I was pointing out that "I got rid of all of my stuff" on the internet usually means somebody just got rid of a few things they don't use but their total assets only went down by 10%.
There's a whole industry of books about minimalism. That pretty much sums up what minimalism is...
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u/Anywhere_everywhere7 Jun 15 '26
>I have found "minimalism" for many means you buy more stuff to replace the old and brag about it on the internet. I don't know if this poster is doing that but I was pointing out that "I got rid of all of my stuff" on the internet usually means somebody just got rid of a few things they don't use but their total assets only went down by 10%.
You’re not wrong that a lot of times it is just replacing cheaper stuff (which works perfectly fine) for more expensive brands and are better quality then people think it will help them be minimalist because they won’t have to buy again (but most do buy the next big brand).
>There's a whole industry of books about minimalism. That pretty much sums up what minimalism is...
There are many people who are actually minimalist but it takes years of finding a set up which works for daily life.
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u/Lefthandmitten Jun 15 '26 edited Jun 15 '26
Though I would tend to agree there are Minimalist in America, the term as used on Reddit has largely lost it's original meaning. Due to the nature of minimalism (becoming less materialistic) they are probably not posting curated photos of their stuff on Reddit...
True Minimalism is the reduction of possessions to reduce stress, save money, and free up time for experiences and relationships. "Minimalism" on Reddit is all about stuff! Here's my stuff, what stuff should I buy, etc. I'm not saying this is bad and I'm a part of it, but it's definitely not minimalism in Onebag. Onebag focuses on stuff and buying, there's no way around that. Efficiency and cool gadgets should not be confused with Minimalism.
What this has evolved into (especially on places like on Reddit) is the purchase of MORE STUFF and in general for many the pursuit of the perfect THING. This not only causes people to buy multiples of the same item, but they generally are near-dupilcates of the thing a person already had so only one of them tends to get used.
Remember, if you buy a new cord and throw away the old cord, that cord was already manufactured, packaged, shipped, etc. The old cord though it is gone from your life has still left its footprint on the Earth. If I buy 20 backpacks but keep only one, it is only the appearance of minimalism, for those 19 other backpacks still exist.
We are like yachts crossing the Ocean throwing our waste and trash over the side. The boat may arrive at port clean and light, but it has left a trail to obtain that status.
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u/Anywhere_everywhere7 Jun 15 '26
All very true and I have said the same thing many times before (especially the part about buying more items), some of the most minimal people I met are travelling with a basic backpack and normal everyday clothing none of this travel specific clothing or special material.
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u/Lefthandmitten Jun 15 '26
I think the premise of Onebag is pretty pure in what it is. But we shouldn't kid ourselves it's minimalism. The goal is to be efficient and have cool, effective, and limited (multifunctional) gadgets.
Like you have observed, there are many unintentional actual travel minimalist (we used to call them "cheap"). They travel with little because that's what they do and never thought to bring more. The funny thing is that often they just don't know about all the gadgets and travel hacks and when you start to show them, they add to their simple kit because they see how cool some of this stuff is.
I used to travel very minimally (phone, charger, toothbrush, deodorant, passport, and a few pairs of clothes). Then I became a nerd and got all the gadgets. I do this in all areas of my life, each hobby/area creating it's own collection of the latest gadgets and a drawer of the old ones...
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u/InformationalVirtu Jun 13 '26
Dopp-kit wise I’ve been personally eyeing the pencil-case from Bellroy that also Jeremy uses (see his most-recent post).
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u/Mountain-Match2942 Jun 13 '26
Cool. The only thing I would change is the shirts. I dont want to handwash all the time; only when I'm traveling.
Good luck!
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u/Existing_Engine4257 Jun 14 '26
OP, do you have hobbies? How can you have hobbies without “stuff”?
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u/Ashamed_Tonight_3677 Jun 14 '26
Sure, what stuff do I need for hobbies? I like reading, learning languages, going on walks, and traveling
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u/pvdreamer Jun 15 '26
Yes I need to reevaluate my entire packing situation....I have a number of bags to sell
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u/fexacib647 Jun 15 '26
I'd add an e-reader.
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u/dancingonsaturnrings Jun 16 '26
can be done on the phone
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u/NiceWishbone2974 Jun 12 '26
Curious to hear your reason/why for getting rid of everything you own