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~ Women's travel with a single carry on. Tutorials, packing tips & techniques, clothing ideas, and more!

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Category Archives: Ultra-light techniques

Ways to make your light travel even lighter

The Seven Deadly Sins of Solid Toiletries

September 29, 2025

Using solid toiletries incorrectly can cause a travel disaster. Here are some common mistakes that new users make.

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Zero Bagging For Three Days in Portland

September 13, 2025

I traveled to Portland for three days using a four liter Uniqlo round mini shoulder bag. On top of that, …

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Simple Pants Hacks for Travel

August 8, 2025

Small changes can make a huge difference in how clothing performs on a trip. Here are some hacks to increase security and make your pants multi-use.

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Personal Item Travel – Medical Kits

December 19, 2024

I’ve found that a small medical kit can make a huge difference in comfort on a trip. I can’t tell …

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Security Hacking the Uniqlo Round Mini Shoulder Bag

August 15, 2024

The Uniqlo Round Mini Shoulder Bag is popular for several reasons. It is light (104 g / 3.6 oz). It …

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Personal Item Travel – The Toiletry Kit

June 30, 2017

Most people don’t think of a toiletry kit as a source of bulk and weight. Yet the difference between a …

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Lady Light Travel Challenge – Take it to the next level

June 29, 2017

It’s summertime, and travel is easy. There is no need for heavy coats, waterproof shoes, hats, or gloves. So I’m …

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DIY Sewing Kit

June 1, 2017

I’m not a huge fan of commercial travel sewing kits. They are expensive, bulky, and never have the right color …

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Minimalist travel in winter – Packing tips for traveling with only a personal item

October 19, 2016

Those that read my blog know that I traveled to Chicago for 10 days taking only a personal item.  The trip was …

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Reduce your solid toiletries to reduce bulk and weight

September 24, 2016

Solid toiletries have a clear advantage over liquid toiletries.  They don’t leak.  You don’t carry around the excess water that …

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Recent Posts

  • The Seven Deadly Sins of Solid Toiletries
  • Zero Bagging For Three Days in Portland
  • Simple Pants Hacks for Travel
  • Personal Item Travel – Medical Kits
  • Security Hacking the Uniqlo Round Mini Shoulder Bag

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