The Complete Guide to One-Bag Travel
One-bag travel isn't just a packing style—it's freedom. The ability to walk off any plane, skip baggage claim, and head straight to your destination is liberating.
Why 40L?
The magic number for most digital nomads is 40 liters. Here's why:
• Carry-on compliant: Fits under airplane seats and in overhead bins worldwide
• Comfortable to carry: Light enough for all-day walking without fatigue
• Enough space: Room for laptop, clothes, toiletries, and tech
The Essential Packing List
#Clothing (6-7 pieces)
• 3 merino wool t-shirts
• 1 button-down shirt
• 2 pairs of versatile pants
• 1 packable rain jacket
#Tech
• Laptop + charger
• Phone + charging cable
• Power bank (26800mAh)
• Travel router
• eSIM-enabled phone
#Toiletries (miniaturized)
• Solid shampoo bar
• Toothbrush + paste
• Deodorant
• Sunscreen
Pro Tips
1. Wear your heaviest items on the plane: Jacket, boots, and bulkiest clothes
2. Roll, don't fold: Saves space and reduces wrinkles
3. Use packing cubes: Compression cubes can double your space
4. Laundry every 3-4 days: Less clothes, more frequent washing
The Freedom Factor
The real benefit isn't about stuff—it's about mobility. When everything you own fits on your back:
• You can take any opportunity that comes up
• No stress about lost luggage
• Easy to change accommodations
• You're never "stuck" anywhere
Start small. Take a weekend trip with just a backpack. Then a week. Before you know it, you'll wonder why you ever traveled any other way.
The magic number for most digital nomads is 40 liters. Here's why:
• Carry-on compliant: Fits under airplane seats and in overhead bins worldwide
• Comfortable to carry: Light enough for all-day walking without fatigue
• Enough space: Room for laptop, clothes, toiletries, and tech
The Essential Packing List
#Clothing (6-7 pieces)
• 3 merino wool t-shirts
• 1 button-down shirt
• 2 pairs of versatile pants
• 1 packable rain jacket
#Tech
• Laptop + charger
• Phone + charging cable
• Power bank (26800mAh)
• Travel router
• eSIM-enabled phone
#Toiletries (miniaturized)
• Solid shampoo bar
• Toothbrush + paste
• Deodorant
• Sunscreen
Pro Tips
1. Wear your heaviest items on the plane: Jacket, boots, and bulkiest clothes
2. Roll, don't fold: Saves space and reduces wrinkles
3. Use packing cubes: Compression cubes can double your space
4. Laundry every 3-4 days: Less clothes, more frequent washing
The Freedom Factor
The real benefit isn't about stuff—it's about mobility. When everything you own fits on your back:
• You can take any opportunity that comes up
• No stress about lost luggage
• Easy to change accommodations
• You're never "stuck" anywhere
Start small. Take a weekend trip with just a backpack. Then a week. Before you know it, you'll wonder why you ever traveled any other way.
• 3 merino wool t-shirts
• 1 button-down shirt
• 2 pairs of versatile pants
• 1 packable rain jacket
#
Tech
• Laptop + charger
• Phone + charging cable
• Power bank (26800mAh)
• Travel router
• eSIM-enabled phone
#Toiletries (miniaturized)
• Solid shampoo bar
• Toothbrush + paste
• Deodorant
• Sunscreen
Pro Tips
1. Wear your heaviest items on the plane: Jacket, boots, and bulkiest clothes
2. Roll, don't fold: Saves space and reduces wrinkles
3. Use packing cubes: Compression cubes can double your space
4. Laundry every 3-4 days: Less clothes, more frequent washing
The Freedom Factor
The real benefit isn't about stuff—it's about mobility. When everything you own fits on your back:
• You can take any opportunity that comes up
• No stress about lost luggage
• Easy to change accommodations
• You're never "stuck" anywhere
Start small. Take a weekend trip with just a backpack. Then a week. Before you know it, you'll wonder why you ever traveled any other way.
• Solid shampoo bar
• Toothbrush + paste
• Deodorant
• Sunscreen
Pro Tips
1. Wear your heaviest items on the plane: Jacket, boots, and bulkiest clothes
2. Roll, don't fold: Saves space and reduces wrinkles
3. Use packing cubes: Compression cubes can double your space
4. Laundry every 3-4 days: Less clothes, more frequent washing
The Freedom Factor
The real benefit isn't about stuff—it's about mobility. When everything you own fits on your back:
• You can take any opportunity that comes up
• No stress about lost luggage
• Easy to change accommodations
• You're never "stuck" anywhere
Start small. Take a weekend trip with just a backpack. Then a week. Before you know it, you'll wonder why you ever traveled any other way.
The real benefit isn't about stuff—it's about mobility. When everything you own fits on your back:
• You can take any opportunity that comes up
• No stress about lost luggage
• Easy to change accommodations
• You're never "stuck" anywhere
Start small. Take a weekend trip with just a backpack. Then a week. Before you know it, you'll wonder why you ever traveled any other way.