Travel Gear

Travel Gear


After gaining some experience traveling, I have learned that the best way to travel is to travel light. Carrying a backpack as a carry-on can save time at the airport and reduce the risk of losing your luggage. I've also learned this from Drew Binsky, and I will take some of his recommendations to avoid problems en route.

In my case, since I will be traveling with my clothes, my laptop, and the rest of my electronics, I will use two backpacks as carry-ons: For my big backpack, an Osprey 40L Porter series, I will carry around 90% clothes, and in my small 18L bag, I will carry 90% valuables. The logic behind this is that if I were to get robbed or mugged, I would throw my big bag at the perpetrator and run away with my small one. In other words, the small bag never leaves my side.

Content in my Big Bag:


  • 7 t-shirts

  • 1 long sleeve Under Armour

  • 1 light sweater

  • 1 rain jacket

  • 1 pair of khaki pants

  • 1 pair of jeans

  • 1 pair of athletic shorts

  • 7 pairs of socks

  • 7 pairs of underwear

  • 2 pairs of shoes (1 gym shoes and 1 sandals)

  • 2 non-metal belts

  • Swimsuit

  • 1 hat

  • 1 microfiber towel

  • 1 poncho

  • 1 lightweight blanket

  • 1 travel pillow

  • 1 laundry bag

  • 1 small padlock

Content in my Small Bag:

  • 1 laptop

  • 1 camera

  • 1 smartphone

  • Chargers and cables for electronic devices

  • Universal power adapter

  • 1 power bank

  • 1 pair of earphones

  • 1 small notebook and pen

  • Travel documents (passport, boarding passes, etc.)

  • Some cash and credit cards

  • 1 small first aid kit

  • 1 reusable water bottle

  • 1 pair of sunglasses

  • Travel-size toiletries