Bags & Luggage, NightFlightTravelDuffle, Tom Bihn

Tom Bihn NFTD Pre-Order!

Friends this is my favorite travel bag. It’s back for a bit with improvements if you want to order one!

You can see how I use it here:
http://fredletstravels.com/?s=NFTD

The last personal carry-on you’ll ever need.

The Night Flight Travel Duffel is perfectly sized for under the seat of a flight without wasting a modicum of space. Side pockets make accessing often-used items a cinch without yanking out the whole bag, while the main pocket lies comfortably in waiting under the carry handles.

  • Big side compartments for easy access in the plane
  • Shoulder or Hand Carry with comfortable scoops for easy pushing and pulling inside the plane.
  • A total of 8 o-rings to attach anything you need where you need it.

Pre-Order the Night Flight Travel Duffel (Delivers by Early May)

 

Bags & Luggage, Luggage, Packing, travelbunny, Ultralight

Another RyanAir free bag compatible duffle from Puma

I got this for a project and packed it out – turns out it fits stuff better than my favorite polka dot duffel that specifically says fits RyanAir personal free item. Good price, though the strap doesn’t come off.
(Now I’m daydreaming about little budget airline hops all over Europe… sigh.)

PUMA Kids’ Evercat Transformation Duffel https://a.co/23P324T

 

PUMA Kids' Evercat Transformation Duffel
Puma minimal packing list
Bags & Luggage, Patagonia, Travel: Packing List

LadyLight travels super light

Always good to see other folks  traveling  lightly without sacrificing much. I have this Patagonia tote as well and I can attest it is very roomy and comfortable!

Minimalist travel in winter – Packing tips for traveling with only a personal item

Photo copyright LadyLightTravel

“I once again used the Patagonia travel tote as my personal item.  The main section of this pack is 16 liters.  I relied heavily on technical clothing for my winter/outdoors activities.  The pieces were light, low bulk, fast drying, and could function in both city and country.  I also relied on silk long johns for warmth.  These washed up quickly and easily and provided undetectable layers beneath my clothing. I layered my nano-puff jacket under my rain shell as needed.  I also included my Montbell Versalite rain pantsas a precaution for hiking in rainy weather. This provided protection for all winter temperatures. I started my wardrobe with my black technical pants.  I added in a couple of 3/4 sleeve tee shirts and a light sweater for variety.  I decided on jeans as my second pair of pants.”

Read the rest and take notes, this is a great set up!

travelbunny

7 days of clothes for Hawaii

I love traveling lightly and being able to hang up everything in a tiny closet.

So here’s what I brought from left to right

  1. Black Eddie Bauer fold up rain layer – for rainforest and layering on summits and whatnot. Wore it once but it is one of those layers that I will take even if I might not wear it. It’s too useful and too easy to pack  to leave out.
  2. White Columbia PFG sun shirt – one of my layers and vital sun protection for me. I wore it just about every day and washed it once when it was a little smudged. Dried overnight and wore it again the next day.
  3. Black athletic pants (very thin, super stretchy but not tight like yoga pants) – they are pretty tidy looking and sooooper comfortable. Plane wear for this trip. Didn’t need long pants in Hawaii.
  4. White Ably shirt – while not curry resistant, it is good for rain forests and drizzles, humidity, and hiking around volcanoes and not getting stinky. I hiked in it 4 out of 7 days and it still was great. I’ll probably get a black one or maybe grey eventually.
  5. Black tank top – for going out after dark for poke bowls
  6. Khaki Columbia Sandy River cargo shorts – I love these because they are lightweight, have many useful little pockets (one fits my sunscreen stick – reef safe and SPF 50) and one pocket that fits my travel alien buddy 💚💜💙 so that I can get him out for photo ops). Wore these hiking each time and didn’t ride up or chafe. Columbia FTW.
  7. White tank top – another shirt for after dark on its own or under my sun shirt
  8. Black shorts – also quick dry and good for hiking if need be, though I prefer my other ones.
  9. Wacky colorful dress (WITH POCKETS OMG!) for the luau
  10. jammies (not pictured – am wearing them)
  11. swimsuit (not pictured) I brought one that was good for the pool and one better suited for the beach, though the shorts on the beach one were not great while walking. I’m glad I didn’t think I could multitask with those, though the tank top was good for dinner out.
  12. rash guard (not pictured) because I fluoresce and must be covered up.

below the clothes:

  1. Black Keen shoes for hiking – they have good soles for rough stuff and can be cinched down to hold my feet in place. No ankle support but if I was doing serious hiking I’d have brought my other boots anyway. Also they are nice and ventilated because my feet get very cranky. Yes, I wore socks with them. Sorry fashionistas, I give zero f*cks when it comes to my feet comfort.
  2. Orange Rockport sandals (good for lots of walking but not hiking ) – and cute! Match my one dress but also can go with my other stuff.
  3. croc flip flops (off camera on my feet) for general wandering around, poolside and hotel room lounging.