Love the throw it all in a backpack approach....but my back can’t take it anymore, esp not if I want to sleep and walk without pain on vacay. But you’re so right about buying what you need once you’re there. 10 mins in a chain drugstore, anywhere in the world, will get you basic toiletries nearly identical to what you have at home...assuming you’re visiting civilization & not the wilderness.

I embrace tech on a long trip: my two-camera iPhone has better resolution than my digital SLR, so that’s another thing I no longer pack. All my important docs and info are on Google Drive and/or iNotes, so tech keeps me covered there.

That said, I think three pairs of pants is probably my minimum. Clean pair, yesterday’s dirty pair, and the ones you’re wearing.....

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Posted by The Spleen

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Posted on 5/18/18 at 11:42 am to hungryone

Lot of good info/tips in this thread. I don't know the rules, but I'd think this one is worthy of a sticky.

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Posted by speckledawg

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Posted on 5/18/18 at 11:44 am to hungryone

I'm pretty good about packing light - usually a carry on duffel bag and a backpack for a week+. I agree on the 3 pairs of pants though. I don't mind washing in the sink occasionally, but I don't want to be constantly washing clothes on vacation.

I don't require many toiletries at all, but I always pack deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste and advil in my backpack. Some fresh deodorant and a teeth brushing makes me feel much better on the tail end of a long haul flight.

This post was edited on 5/18/18 at 11:47 am

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