I’ve shed about 180 pounds, and this upcoming trip to London will mark my first real adventure in years. It’s a four-day getaway in the city during the summer, departing from Manchester by train. I’m stoked about the trip, but I’m feeling a bit jittery about packing. I’m fretting over not bringing enough options to keep myself feeling fresh throughout the trip. I understand that many packing-light tips involve re-wearing clothes, but wandering around London in August all day, I’d rather have a clean top on hand than risk feeling uncomfortable or self-conscious. Most of the “travel light” or “one-bag travel” content I stumble upon features individuals wearing standard clothing sizes, with wardrobes that seem to compress to the size of one of my T-shirts. While the advice given may be sound, it doesn’t quite resonate when your clothes have two to three times more fabric. For context, I stand at 5 feet 11 inches, currently weighing around 350 pounds, and sport 5–6XL tops that need to be about 37–38 inches long. My pants and shorts are typically 2XL or a 48-inch waist, worn below my stomach with a stretchy belt, and have a 28–29-inch inseam. Due to this, even relatively lightweight clothes end up being physically large and heavy. My usual attire consists of polos paired with shorts or cargo trousers, often layered with either a sleeveless hoodie or an overshirt. For this excursion, I’m contemplating packing four or five polo shirts, two pairs of shorts, one pair of cargo trousers, one overshirt, one sleeveless hoodie, four sets of underwear and socks, sleepwear, and basic toiletries. I plan to wear one outfit while traveling and believe I can get by with a single pair of trainers. It might sound silly, but I’m starting to wonder if traveling “light” is genuinely achievable for a larger guy like me. Ha. How do fellow big individuals handle this? Do you pack a fresh top for each day, wash clothes during the trip, utilize compression cubes, or simply come to terms with needing more luggage space for your clothes? Are there any specific packing strategies that work well with 5XL or 6XL clothing? I’m not aiming to cram everything into a 20-liter backpack for show-off points. I just want to avoid lugging around significantly more than what’s necessary and avoid sweating excessively