MINIMALIST STYLE GUYS UPGRADE

To separate your dirty laundry from clean clothes. Alternatively, I may get this inexpensive courier bag from Decathlon that Taylor recommended in the comments. For a replacement, I'd go back to what I used to have: an even lighter-weight sling like this one. No other reputable company makes anything similar, either. Update: Patagonia no longer makes this bag. I like that it has a couple of water bottle holders (which I also often use as a quick-access pocket for my phone), a couple of secure zipped compartments, and an easily adjustable, comfortable shoulder strap. My 15L Patagonia Travel Courier conveniently stuffs into a little pouch that fits right in the front pocket of my backpack. Unlike backpacks, I don't need to take them off to get into them and I can swing them in front of me when in crowded pickpocket-prone places.

I pack a super lightweight bag for carrying stuff around during the day. (Also note my favorite t-shirt and shorts that're also on this packing list.) 1 Day PackĨ.2 oz / 232 g My Patagonia travel courier's handy for wandering around town. Its multitude of pockets is far from 'minimalistic,' but I find this makes it easier to manage all the items I pack. It has everything my old backpack had, but fresher and slightly better arranged.

We've only been together for two months, so maybe I'm still in the honeymoon phase, but so far I'm smitten. To cut to the chase, I ended up with an Osprey Nebula. I tell the story of the ups and downs of how I chose my backpack here.

MINIMALIST STYLE GUYS UPGRADE

So I went hunting for a replacement?a modern upgrade to my old bag. Zippers with holes in them you can put a lock throughĪfter nine wonderful years, my trusty old Patagonia Fuego backpack got so decrepit that even Patagonia's repair team told me there was nothing they could do about it.1.9 lb / 878 g I'm very happy with my newest upgrade to this packing list.

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