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title: 🧳 Packing list
tags: personal
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<h1 style="text-align: center;">🧳 Packing list</h1>

# Pack
*See open info: [hackmd.io/@openinfo/packing](https://hackmd.io/@openinfo/packing)*

## Fully packed weight
- Backpack: ~20 lbs|9.07 kg
- Carry on bag: ~25 lbs|11.34 kg
- Some regional and|or discount airlines have stricter weight limits: [Reduce and wear heavy items](#For-strict-weight-requirements)

## Carry on

### Clothes
- [ ] Basics in small compression packing cube
- [ ] 9 boxer briefs
- [ ] 6 pairs of merino wool socks
- [ ] 4 No show
- [ ] 2 Micro crew
- *See [Merino Wool vs Regular Wool: Not All Wool’s Created Equal](https://darntough.com/blogs/the-alternate-stitch/merino-wool-vs-regular-wool) by Darn Tough*
- [ ] Sleeping
- [ ] 1 short
- [ ] 1 shirt
- [ ] Lower wear in medium compression packing cube
- [ ] 2 pants
- [ ] 2 regular shorts
- [ ] 1 workout shorts
- [ ] 1 bathing suit
- [ ] Shirts in medium compression packing cube
- [ ] T-shirts
- [ ] 4 T-shirts for wearing out: Black, navy, purple, and red
- [ ] 1 relaxed T-shirt for relaxing indoors
- [ ] 1 wildcard fun item (If there's space available)
- [ ] Nice shirts
- [ ] 2 polo shirts
- [ ] 3 button shirts
- [ ] Outerwear
- [ ] Lightweight vest
- [ ] Lightweight and rainproof jacket
- [ ] Beanie hat
- [ ] Gloves
- [ ] 1 laundry bag
- [ ] 1 small zippered laundry bag for socks and smaller items

### Shoes
- [ ] Running|casual with shoe insole
- Tie them loosely for airport security to easily slip them on and off
- [ ] Flip flops
- [ ] Lightweight boots with shoe insole
- [ ] Ultralight shoe bags|stuff sacks for each pair of shoes except the ones your wearing

### Toiletries bag
- [ ] Store daily toiletries in here and make sure everything is refilled
- [ ] 3 reusable silicone bags|pouches
- [ ] 1
- [ ] Toothbrush
- [ ] Listerine Ultraclean flosser
- [ ] Tongue scraper
- [ ] Razor
- [ ] Tweezers
- [ ] Comb

- [ ] 2
- [ ] Melatonin
- [ ] 3
- [ ] Vitamin D
- [ ] Blue light blocking glasses
- [ ] Soft case

### Extra supply of toiletries
- [ ] Contact lenses
- [ ] Reusable silicone bag|pouch
- [ ] Other supplements
- [ ] Travel friendly razor blade refills
- [ ] Listerine Ultraclean flosser refills
- [ ] 1 pair of sleep ear plugs
- [ ] 2 COVID tests
- [ ] Gallon size reusable bag for items

### Activities
- [ ] Luggage lock
- Can help you identify your bag if you choose a bright color
- Useful as a general padlock, e.g. For a gym locker
- [ ] 1 [travel neck support device](https://docs.google.com/document/d/17dD4YedWuiw-Q7GSv9WCC2rYfsLmLZoqqXzWitLhXlg/edit#heading=h.pfvgktbg6tvr) (Attach to the outside of the carry on or backpack)
- [ ] Large battery pack (Move to backpack if no outlets on long rides)
- [ ] Small bag for accessories
- [ ] Foam roller ball
- [ ] Silicone cupping cup(s)
- [ ] Resistance bands
- [ ] Swim goggles
- [ ] Shirt stays
- [ ] Small bag for electronic accessories
- [ ] Charging cables
- [ ] Travel adapter
- [ ] Phone car mount
- [ ] Backup headphones|earbuds
- [ ] Sealable small bags and|or envelopes
- [ ] Pencil
- [ ] Bags
- [ ] 1 ultralight packable backpack
- [ ] 1 ultralight duffle bag (Great for bringing items back)
- [ ] Gallon size reusable zipper bag for documents and small items, e.g. Errands

### Food
- [ ] Collapsible water bottle (Can clip onto backpack)
- [ ] Reusable coffee cup
- [ ] Stuff sack
- [ ] Nutrient dense and non-perishable snacks for the day of travel and the day of arrival, e.g. Nuts, dark chocolate, low net carb protein bars, beef jerky, etc.
- [ ] Low sugar hydration packs
- [ ] Sugar free cough drops with herbs, echinacea, vitamin C, etc.
- [ ] 3 reusable silicone bags|pouches
- [ ] Xylitol gum flavor 1
- [ ] Xylitol gum flavor 2
- [ ] Zinc and other immune strengthening supplements
- [ ] Small canvas zipper bag for coffee gear
- [ ] Travel pourover
- [ ] Hemp filter

## Backpack
- [ ] Laptop
- [ ] Charger
- [ ] USB-C cable
- [ ] Privacy screen
- [ ] Charging cable extension
- [ ] Phone charger
- [ ] USB-C cable
- [ ] Portable phone charger
- [ ] Eye glasses
- [ ] Soft case
- [ ] Soft case to hold small items
- [ ] Mask
- [ ] Small zipper case
- [ ] USB drive (64 GB)
- [ ] USB to USB-C adapter
- [ ] USB-C to USB adapter
- [ ] Micro USB cable
- [ ] Keyboard brush
- [ ] Keyboard pick
- [ ] Microfiber towel for laptop and phone
- [ ] Microfiber towel for cleaning surfaces
- [ ] Small spray bottle with alcohol for cleaning hands and surfaces
- [ ] Pen
- [ ] Sunglasses
- [ ] Pocket notepad
- [ ] Door signs
- Video call
- Meditation
- [ ] Ibuprofen
- [ ] Eye drops
- [ ] Contacts case
- [ ] Paper to dos
- [ ] Stamps
- [ ] Packing cube
- [ ] Compact|thin sweatshirt
- [ ] Ultralight backpack
- [ ] Stuff sack for clothes (Useful for exercise clothes)
- [ ] 1 baseball hat (Useful for rain, sun, and driving)

## For strict weight requirements
### Reduce
- Remove
- Gum
- Nut mix
- Neck support
- Empty mouthwash
- Half fill
- Moisturizer lotion
- Supplements

### Wear
- Vest
- Jacket and sweatshirt around the waist
- Passport holder around the neck
- Computer and phone chargers in vest pocket 1
- Large and small battery packs in back pocket 1
- Vest pocket 2
- Headlamp
- MiiR Pourigami
- Collapsible water bottle clip to belt loop
- Coffee cup hold in hand
- Travel lock attach to vest zipper

# Add
...

# Replace

#### Prioritization key
- P0: High priority
- P1: Important and not as high of a priority
- P2: Nice to have

#### P1
- [x] ~~Sleeping shorts > Shorts with pocket~~
- [x] ~~Draw string bag > Packable backpack~~

#### P2
- [x] ~~Sweatpants > More compact|thin sweatpants (Joggers, useful for laundry day)~~

# Remove if more space or less weight is needed
- [ ] Silicone cupping cup(s) (Remove if travelling with many layovers)
- [ ] 1 [travel neck support device](https://docs.google.com/document/d/17dD4YedWuiw-Q7GSv9WCC2rYfsLmLZoqqXzWitLhXlg/edit#heading=h.pfvgktbg6tvr) (Attach to the outside of the carry on or backpack)
- Test sleeping without it
- [ ] Beanie hat
- [ ] Gloves
- [ ] Dress shirt
- [ ] Sunglasses
- [ ] Phone clock cover

# Remove

## To do
- [ ] ...

## Done

### Clothes
- [x] ~~Slip on shoes~~
- [x] ~~Slippers~~
- [x] ~~Wool sweater~~

### Food
- [x] ~~1 medium cotton|canvas shopping bag~~
- [x] ~~1 large shopping bag, e.g. [IKEA shopping bag made out of polypropylene](https://ikeamuseum.com/en/explore/the-story-of-ikea/beloved-bag/)~~
- [x] ~~Bamboo fork and spoon~~
- [x] ~~Large bag of Xylitol gum~~
- [x] ~~1 small cotton|canvas shopping bag for produce~~

### Personal care products
- [x] ~~Pain relief cream~~
- [x] ~~Sunscreen~~
- [x] ~~Small foam roller ball~~
- [x] ~~Water pic~~
- [x] ~~Massage oil for Gua Sha physical therapy~~
- [x] ~~Large bottle of suntan lotion~~
- [x] ~~Extra contact solution~~
- [x] ~~Extra toothpaste~~
- [x] ~~Ethernet cable~~
- [x] ~~Backup USB-C to USB adapter~~
- [x] ~~Backup pen and eraser~~

### Other
- [x] ~~Backpack external straps~~
- [x] ~~Medium size notepad~~
- [x] ~~Moft laptop stand~~
- [x] ~~Mouse~~
- [x] ~~USB-C multi-cord charger~~
- [x] ~~Keyboard~~
- [x] ~~iPhone charger cable~~
- [x] ~~HDMI cable~~
- [x] ~~HDMI to USB-C adapter~~
- [x] ~~Paint pen and sharpie~~
- [x] ~~Extra luggage tag~~
- [x] ~~Backpack back cushion~~
- [x] ~~Backpack rain cover~~
- [x] ~~Empty small waterproof bag~~

# Buy at destination or buy and ship (If needed)

## Clothes

### Slide sandals
- For home use with good arch support

### Laundry
- Laundry day (Ideally wear unworn clothes)
- 2 shirts
- 2 shorts|pants
- Stain remover spray and|or pen

### Cold gear
- Sweatpants

## Personal care
- Toilet paper (Keep in backpack for road trips in places with less developed bathrooms)
- Sunscreen
- Travel towel for exercise
- Thermometer
- Tailor's tape for body composition

## Home goods

### Shopping bags
- 1 large shopping bag, E.g. [IKEA shopping bag made out of polypropylene](https://ikeamuseum.com/en/explore/the-story-of-ikea/beloved-bag/)
- 1 medium cotton|canvas shopping bags (2 if no large bag)

### Towels
- 2 shower towels
- 4 small towels
- Hand towel for bathroom
- Hand towel for kitchen
- Spot cleaning towel
- Shoes towel

### Food
- Take out containers
- Metal, glass, or any other healthy non-plastic material
- Microwave and dishwasher friendly
- Tablespoon scooper
- Large microwaveable bowl

### Other
- Ethyl or isopropyl alcohol for cleaning the computer keyboard and phone screen
- Spare key for home
- Seat cushion for ergonomics
- Washable blanket to use bed without sheets
- Shower mirror for shaving
- Lamp to use in the evening
- Phone computer mount (Useful for video calls)