How I pack for a trip. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
I hate packing for a trip. Or, rather, I hate having to think about packing for a trip. Thus, I’ve standardized my approach. When it’s time to pack for a trip, I know exactly what has to happen.
My bag
First, the bag. I use a large TUMI duffel for checked baggage. It’s big enough to hold everything I need but also folds down and squeezes into crevasses and tight spaces if required.
Clothing
In order of importance, I pack underwear first, then workout clothes (shorts and tanks), then everyday tees/polos, then everyday shorts, then a few pairs of slacks, and finally a few pairs of dress(y) shirts. One reversible belt. That’s my clothing for any trip. I never overpack clothes; I know what I like and I bring only that. If I need to change throughout the trip, I can just wash and re-wear what I have.
Shoes
Next, the shoes. I only pack Peluvas. I never wear anything else anymore. My feet won’t tolerate “normal” shoes. They were pretty wide before from barefooting but they’ve gotten even wider now that I can wear toe-splaying minimalist footwear all the time.
Black leather Napas for going to fancy places in dark slacks. White or black Strands for gyms and "clean" hikes/walks Grey or camo Strands for dirty hikes or wet work White Miamis for casual walking around in summer shorts Desert Boot for travel and with khaki pants or jeans.
All shoes pack easily, as they are quite collapsible.
Toiletries
Toiletries in a TUMI dopp kit: toothbrush, Marvis toothpaste, floss, Gillette razor and cream, Old Spice deodorant, Tom Ford cologne, Elta MD tinted face sunscreen/moisturizer, ChapStick. I know I’ll probably hear it from you guys about using conventional products like Gillette and Old Spice, but I stick with what works. I’m a creature of habit and these have worked for me for decades. What can I say?
As for the Elta MD sunscreen, I get a lot of sun wherever I go. Whether it’s at home in Miami, in LA, or abroad, I’m usually outside as much as possible. There’s nothing wrong with using a physical mineral (zinc oxide) sunblock for those times when you simply get too much sun and can’t find shade or wear a hat. This one also happens to moisturize which is nice. Resistance band
For exercise, I bring one lightweight resistance band and that’s it. If I want more resistance, I can double it up. Besides, I’m not focused on training hard when I’m traveling. I use the band to hit some mobility and keep things moving, walk/hike/play as much as possible outside, and use hotel gyms whenever I feel the need for something harder.
Books
Thick paperback book(s) to last the trip. I can’t get into eBooks, so this is the biggest extravagance. I’ll take 1, 2, 3, or sometimes even 4 thick fiction books for pleasure reading. They’ll often weigh as much as anything else I bring and take up about as much space. Would my life be easier if I just read on the Kindle? Sure, but that doesn’t feel like “reading” to me. It simply isn’t the same.
Productivity
The work gear goes in a TUMI ballistic backpack: computer and computer stuff, wires, headphone jacks, passports, notebooks and pencils, etc. I always keep a laptop or phone and a notebook on me just so I can keep track of ideas when they come to me.
Trips of less than 5 days, all the packed stuff above fits in a carry-on.
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