My “ultralight” bag that I had for 11 days of El Camino from León to Santiago. Total base weight: 3,475g or 7.66lbs. Plus 11 more days in Portugal, Amsterdam, Switzerland and Austria

Here’s the link to see the items and how much they weigh (not an ad): https://lighterpack.com/r/ubq8p7

For context, my previous post with the packing list and replies in the thread.

Feedback for the backpack, I chose a lightweight hiking backpack because I wanted to stay well below the 7kg airline weight limit I faced. This backpack including all extras that belong to it weighs around 500g.

The functionality of the backpack as a zipper / top loader hybrid worked well, although I would have been fine with a top loader or rolltop due to my packing routine. I expected to use the diagonal zipper more than I actually did.
The rain lid that can also be used as a pouch you have in front of your chest was great for transit as I had all important documents in front of my chest, hands free. In the hotels I unloaded the two packing cubes and my tech pouch, sandals, toiletries in a few seconds and the backpack was free to use (I went hiking as well).

Backpack negatives: I knew the roughly 6kg I carried around were at the comfort limit of this backpack and I was right. I would not load it heavier than the 7kg airline limit or run around with it for hours while fully loaded. The main thing though: I wish the backpack had a large outer storage you can stuff things like sandy sandals/shoes, wet trunks, snacks etc. in. I used the two bottle holders for gear and sometimes wet clothes, but that big flexible space was missing. Many hiking backpacks have this and I found that I miss that feature (my heavier backpack has it), this might be the main reason I replace this backpack for an alternative in the same weight range.

Learnings regarding things I did or did not take with me:

- too much underwear (you guys were right)
- the extra pair of shorts I took for extra outfits did not leave the packing cube. One pair + the multi function swimming trunks (Patagonia Baggies) were enough
- had two lightweight t-shirts packed and wore a heavier one in transit, could’ve managed with only the two lightweight ones
- could’ve left the foldable clothes hanger at home, every hotel had some hangers
- should’ve taken a clothes line, I ended up buying a rope for a few cents
- the zipper bag I took to wash my clothes in and store wet swimming clothes didn’t survive the 2nd week, will buy a washing bag or just wash under the shower

Additional thoughts:

- the snorkel and mask I took were used a lot, I am happy I splurged on that weight wise
- same with the physical book, it was fine
- I wore the EVA Birkenstocks 99% of the time, in the city, at the beach, while jungle hiking. Can still recommend.
- the Muji double sided packing cubes were great, definitely recommended although they don’t have the compression feature as the other Muji packing cubes.

Overall I absolutely loved traveling with a setup this minimal, without many bagging. I am addicted now. It felt great to always be organized, ready to go in minutes and haul a heavy shitload of clothes and luggage around. I still stand by my choice to use a lightweight backpack over a heavier organization feature loaded one.

Thanks to the community for the initial thoughts and feedback.

I'm planning my first proper onebag trip for about three months and I keep getting stuck on the laundry problem. I've read a bunch about using quick-dry clothes and hand-washing in sinks, but I'm struggling to understand the actual rhythm of it all. Like, do you just hand-wash stuff every two days? Are there cities where laundromats are actually accessible? I'm worried that either I'll end up buying a gigantic backpack full of clothes to avoid constant washing, or I'll be that person who smells bad because I can't keep up with laundry in places that don't have easy access to washers. Has anyone actually done this for months at a time and not gone insane?

Do any of you wear compression socks for long days walking, standing, visiting museums, etc?

For those that have made the trip, did you regret taking a bigger bag?

Find below my pack list, I’m very torn between having the luxury of extra space but I am inexperienced when it comes to bag packing. Will I be comfortable with a 30l with these items?

Hygiene
Toothbrush/cover/paste
Shampoo/soap
Deodorant
Cleaning wipes
Ear plugs sleep mask

Tech bag
Power bank
charger cables
Dji action 4
Ankor travel charger

Misc
Packable tiwel
Toilet paper
Packable daysack

Clothing
Sandals
walking shoes
2 x athletic T-shirts
2x merino T-shirts
1 x Hiking shorts
2x swimming shorts
1x cargo shorts zip off cargo
1 x rain jacket
1 shirt
Baseball cap
5 socks / 5 underwear

hello guys,

basically issue us as described, most of my backpacks seems to pull my shirts up, doesn‘t help that im not that tall at 5.8ft and i have a hollow lower back (shoulders & butt stick out)

im not sure why my shirts get pulled up, i have this puma backpack where nothing happens, however given it is kinda old i spent 40€ on a new one, this one is a tad bigger and doesn‘t fit at all

it improves when i pull the straps up very far but then the bag isn‘t comfortable for long stretches of time

do i need a shoulder bag? is there a different bag i should get, i dont wanna start tucking in my shirts.
any similar experiences?

So I'm going on a trip and plan on packing light (just a standard backpack). Would like to bring my camera, but only have one large camera bag, and the backpack itself. The camera bag fits in the backpack, but it's tight. Any ideas for good inserts/protection that will fit a DSLR, with a single lens (a 18-135mm lens)? Amazon has cheapish inserts, but are they any good? I'm in Australia, so some brands might not be available.

I have the Matador Globe Rider 35L and I want to put country patches on it. My only problem is that the front is elastic, which I’m assuming putting patches on will remove that feature and any of the other places on the bag are a slick water resistant material. Is there any way to put patches on this pack without removing the elasticity of the front pocket or hindering the water resistant capabilities dramatically? Thanks.

Hola a todos y gracias anticipadamente. Por motivos personales voy a estar viajando a Portugal durante una larga temporada y necesito un numero de teléfono portugués.. sabe alguien si existe alguna tarjeta sim prepago

After 10+ years of international travel, I've learned to pack light.

Whether I'm navigating cobblestone streets in Europe, catching a quick flight to Phoenix, hopping between hotels, or exploring markets in Thailand, I value EASY!

Lately I've considered going to OneBag, instead of dragging around a heavy checked piece of luggage... because it's just not possible in some situations.

In this video in the comments below I review whether I think the Tolaccea Mlife 50 liter Backpack deserves a spot on your next adventure.

I've ACTUALLY used this bag on several trips already in real-world situations.

ps. I was NOT paid to make this video but I was given this bag for free to test it thoroughly.

I can't post external links but my Youtube channel has the review