Personal Item Travel – The Toiletry Kit
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
It’s summertime, and travel is easy. There is no need for heavy coats, waterproof shoes, hats, or gloves. So I’m …
DIY Sewing Kit
I’m not a huge fan of commercial travel sewing kits. They are expensive, bulky, and never have the right color …
Minimalist travel in winter – Packing tips for traveling with only a personal item
Those that read my blog know that I traveled to Chicago for 10 days taking only a personal item. The trip was …
Reduce your solid toiletries to reduce bulk and weight
Solid toiletries have a clear advantage over liquid toiletries. They don’t leak. You don’t carry around the excess water that …
Under the seat: traveling with the Patagonia 22 L lightweight travel tote pack (16 L actual)
I recently traveled to downstate Illinois for 10 days. This was a perfect opportunity to try out a new piece …
The Travel Capsule Core
Does your travel capsule have a core? Most one-bag travelers know that creating a capsule wardrobe is key to having …
Some brilliance from ultra-light travel bloggers
I am always willing to give a shout out to other travel bloggers when they have great packing posts. While …
Gear Review – Venus Snap Razor
Many people have heard of the Venus Snap Razor. It is a mini-sized razor manufactured by the Gillette company. It …
Salt – The travelers friend
Salt as a solid substitute for liquid toiletries Most people wouldn’t list salt as an MVP item in their travel …
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