Hey everyone, I’m super pumped to share that I’ll be jetting off to Hong Kong for the very first time towards the end of September, all the way from Portugal. Here’s the lowdown on my travel plans: I’ll be spending 4 nights in Hong Kong, then hopping over to Macau for 2 nights, and finally circling back for another 3 nights in Hong Kong. Talk about an adventure, right?
So, I’ve made the bold decision to go full minimalist and stick to carry-on luggage only. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s currently on my packing radar:
For the flight, I’m keeping it comfy yet stylish with a T-shirt, overshirt, lightweight trousers, socks, boxers, belt, sneakers, and of course, a trusty watch. Gotta stay on time, you know?
Now, diving into the main backpack, I’ve got all the essentials lined up: 4 T-shirts, a lightweight button shirt, a windbreaker (just in case), shorts, athletic shorts, an athletic tee (also moonlighting as sleepwear), an extra pair of sneakers, a whopping 9 pairs of socks, 9 pairs of boxers (can’t skimp on those), a cap, tote bag, reusable water bottle, travel adapter, charging cables, my trusty TravelSax 2 (gotta keep up with my musical skills), compact umbrella, AirTag for extra security, copies of my travel docs, deodorant, toothbrush, hairbrush, toothpaste, hair wax, moisturizer, and a mini first aid kit. Phew!
On top of that, my sling bag, the Zip Pouch Max V2 from Alpaka, is packed to the brim with all the tech and comfort goodies: iPad mini, sunglasses, Nanobag, power bank, charging cable, passport, wallet, AirFly, wired earphones, AirPods, another AirTag (can’t be too careful), snacks, pen, small notebook, Loop earplugs, sleep mask, and an inflatable travel pillow. I’m all set for some serious in-flight entertainment and snooze time.
Now, here’s where I need your two cents – I’m torn between three backpacks: the Topo Designs Global Travel Backpack (30L), the Alpaka Traverse (also 30L), and the Tomtoc T66 Lite (40L). Which one do you think would be