Hey, so I’ve been into this whole one-bag travel thing for a bit, especially for shorter trips. But now I’m thinking of going on a three-month test run for some serious long-term travel, mostly in urban areas. Skiing is a huge part of my life, and I definitely want to hit the slopes during my travels. My trusty ski jacket is a goretex beast that also moonlights as a rain poncho and windbreaker. I’m super keen on taking it with me.
But here’s the pickle – my bag is a tiny 25L one, and when I roll up my jacket, it hogs up like a third of the space. That leaves me no room for essentials like my laptop, eyewear, hat, and a teeny first-aid kit. So, I’m stuck pondering if there’s a smarter way to fold up my jacket that doesn’t involve it swallowing everything else in my bag. Or should I just Marie Kondo some of my stuff? Here’s a rundown of what I’m currently packing:
**Clothes:**
– 1 pair of yoga pants (great for layering in chilly spots)
– 1 pair of jean shorts
– 1 pair of Decathlon tech shorts (doubles as workout gear for warmer days)
– 1 pair of Decathlon tech pants
– 2 tank tops
– 2 t-shirts
– 1 oversized button-up (multi-use as a dress or to spice up the tank tops)
– 1 thermal underlayer
– 4 pairs of undies
– 5 pairs of socks
– 2 sports bras
– The bulky ski jacket
– 1 light fleece (my go-to layer for most days)
**Toiletries:**
– Electric toothbrush
– Toothpaste
– Hairbrush
– Bar of soap
– Bar of shampoo
**First-aid:**
– Compresses
– Disinfectant
– My meds in three pill sheets
**Eyewear:**
– Contacts
– Contact solution
– Sunglasses
– Eyeglasses
**Electronics:**
– Laptop
– Phone (my sidekick)
– Earphones (for tunes on the go)
– Power bank for both phone and laptop
– Laptop charger
– Type-A to Type-C power cord with a wall adaptor
**Miscellaneous:**
– Hat
– Sunscreen
– Sharpie
So,