Essentials
Core essentials for this trip
- A clothing system built for rewearnability, layering, and laundry reuse
- A compact gear setup that supports frequent packing and unpacking
- A small but complete tech and document organization system
- Comfort items chosen carefully for value, not sentiment alone
- A checklist that filters out low-value extras before they enter the bag
Avoid these
Common mistakes to avoid
- Starting with a minimalist goal and then packing as if settling into one place.
- Letting contingency items outnumber daily-use items.
- Ignoring how often the bag will be moved, opened, and repacked.
Next step
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