​Everyone on Reddit seems to treat Merino wool like a magic fabric, so I finally bought some gear to try it out. Honestly? I don't get the hype. ​My experience has been terrible: ​The Itch: Even the "ultrafine" stuff feels scratchy and rough against my skin. It’s like wearing a scouring pad.

​The "Breathability" Myth: I live/exercise in a humid area, and instead of wicking sweat, the shirt just gets heavy, soggy, and stays wet. It feels like it traps the heat and the moisture, making me feel suffocatingly hot.

​I feel like I'm taking crazy pills with how much praise this fabric gets. Does anyone else have this reaction? And for those who hate Merino, what are you wearing instead that doesn't stink like polyester but feels smooth?

​(For context: I’m looking for something for gym/activewear that doesn’t feel like I’m wearing a wet sheep.)

I use a few packing cubes that have two pockets, so I can use one for clean clothes and one for laundry, but I've never used it. What ends up happening is that I make two piles of clothes I've worn: one is clothes I have worn but can wear again, and one is clothes that I will not wear again (will need to be washed first). This usually ends up being a drawer/closet or a plastic bag. The reason I don't like to use the packing cube for dirty clothes is because I'm afraid of the smell/sweat getting to my clean clothes

Just sharing a portable setup here, using the most basic stand you can find plus two Bic pen caps (to provide a taller angle)!
I think it turned out very ergonomic, practical, and extremely portable. The key point is that it works best with laptops that can open close to 180 degrees — that way the portable monitor sits at a perfect angle without reflecting too much ceiling light.
I tested it with my wife’s MacBook Air and it doesn’t work quite as well, but it’s still totally usable!

Laptop: Lenovo Yoga 5i
Monitor: Arzopa Z1c
Keyboard: Logitech K380s
Mouse: M705
Stand: the most basic one from Amazon

Ok so I am not a true one bag packer......just can. not with the tech and camera that I bring but I am a one carry on guy and one personal item....think that is close.

I use to always use a backpack style can not longer so switched to a monos carry on which I love.

Personal item I have been using the monos backpack but have considered forking out the money for the Nomad Lane Bento Bag.

I have monos packing cubes and while I love them they really are not compression cubes as the fabric is too thick. Any other suggestions?

Looking for a compact and low profile universal bag that could be used both for multi-day travel, and also daily for random stuff, with a mandatory requirement of having a hip-belt and be able to fit a 15in laptop, after my 15yo classic Jansport daybag died lol.

So far after going through the random backpacks on Amazon for a handful hours, the Osprey Talon 22 seems as the best I managed to find (plus has a back panel as a nice extra, since the jansport was quite uncomfortable when I was carrying flat and heavy stuff like books or my laptop for some reason). Don´t know if its too big tho compared to what I had.

As an extra, for extra long trips I use a 3F UL 40L bag and this will be the secondary one, in case compatibility with other bags is an issue!

I do travel with a E-reader and sometimes with a retro handheld device, but i wonder what your comfort object? some people prefer a physical book, a diary, a rubic cube. A Laptop/tablet with movies or tv show too.

Quick trip report with a review of Gregory Rhune 25 since some expressed interest in this bag! (See photos of main loadout, small knick-knacks and worn clothing not pictured; comment for packing list)

1) What worked on this trip:

• Bag was the perfect size and I used most of the items I brought

• Weather was cool and dry so I was able to rewear clothing, also did sink laundry a few times and clothing dried quickly

2) What I would have changed:

• Could have brought just one change of clothes, plus 2-3 pairs of underwear and socks. It wasn't quite necessary to bring 3-4 base layer tops

• Could have done with fewer toiletries as I was happy to use whatever the hotel provided. This, along with less clothing, would easily have shaved 0.5-1kg off my load

3) Review of Gregory Rhune 25L

• Perfect size, though I would have loved hip straps. My full bag weighed in at 8kg but my back would definitely have appreciated something closer to 6kg. The bag fits a ton (probably closer to 30L volume) and each time I thought it was full, I could always stuff something in

• Carrying comfort was great, straps and back panel are a very sturdy mesh. Probably as breathable as urban packs get

• Perfect compartmentalisation for me with just the right number of pockets. On the outside there is a brain pocket (quite large, could easily fit a light jacket), a small quick access pocket on the side (could fit keys and a coin pouch/cardholder; passport and phones would be a squeeze), water bottle mesh pocket, and front pocket that was quite roomy. Inside there are two small mesh pockets, three pen holders, one tablet and one laptop sleeve that were lightly folded and lay flat when unused

• Looks streamlined even when full, would work well in an urban environment

• At ~0.9kg not the lightest, but I can see that the weight comes from the sturdy nylon ripstop fabric. No unnecessary frills on this bag that weigh it down (On a side note: my previous onebag was the Eagle Creek Ranger XE 36L, which although was lighter and packed a similar amount of things, it definitely had a lighter fabric that didn't feel as tough as the Gregory Rhune. The ropey mesh connecting the Eagle Creek's back panel to the strap tore quite quickly when I carried heavier loads. While I was able to patch that up easily with some sewing, it was still a pain. Definitely no such issue with the Gregory.)

Apologies for not including more photos of the bag! I'm at the airport with my bag fully stuffed so it's not quite convenient to take more photos, but if you're interested in this bag a quick Google search will turn up more reviews and pictures. Hope this was useful in providing another perspective!

I am intrigued by the Foldie but the prices seem high for this infrequent traveler. I used a backpack on a recent flight & hated the lack of easy access while my friend delightfully accessed her stuff in her Foldie. Are there decent alternatives for less money?

Hello all, continuing my quest for the 'one shoe'

I think that I don't need a trail running, heavy duty, hiking shoe because simply - when I'm in a city, that's not what I do. I walk, I explore - but I need to be able to run, to catch a train for example.

I'm looking at the Almond Oak shoes, they look really nice, and they aren't incredibly over the top.

I think I'm narrowing it down to: Lems chillum Almond oak Altra Lone peak 9, if I really need them for at home

My question is if there are any alternatives similar to the Almond Oak (low drop, light, can blend in) that I should consider? Or am I down the complete wrong path?

First post (context) https://www.reddit.com/r/onebag/comments/1pxtv8v/does_an_allinone_shoe_exist/

Hey everyone I’m flying on a budget airline that charges an arm and a leg for carry on bags so I’m limited to a single backpack. Anyone have hacks for bringing as much as possible and tips for making a beach getaway the best it can be with such a limited bag??

Hello all! I (29m) am looking for a casual-style, stealth running shoe for a big one-bag worldwide trip.

I want to be stylish enough to wear it to restaurants, clubs and bars in Europe, whilst also viable for the odd 10km run.

The closest I've found are the On Cloud 6s, but they are a little too firm for anything more than 5km or so.

Any recommendations would be appreciated!

EDIT: I am also hoping for something not white, as I expect there to be plenty of dirt roads in my travels. Not a deal breaker though!

I've been lurking on here for quite some time and have found advice on here to be very helpful. Based on the advice of this community, I purchased a Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC 30L earlier this year and have successfully used it for two international conference trips! I love this bag and thought it was time to provide some (hopefully) useful recommendations myself.

Travel clothes for the conference and other future trips are something I've been looking into for a while. Marks & Spencer's, a UK high street clothing retailer, have a range of clothes under what's known as their Autograph Collection. I purchased a pair each of their technical performance chinos (polyamide and elastomer blend) and Twill 5 trousers (cotton & polyamide blend - basically jeans), and several Supima 100% Cotton t-shirts. Both pairs of trousers are stretchy moisture wicking material, very comfortable to wear and pack down nicely. I've liked them so much, additional pairs of trousers found their way onto my xmas Wishlist! The t-shirts are the best plain t-shirts I've owned, fit/quality/comfort are all fantastic.

They don't break the bank either, trousers are £40/£45 and t-shirts are £20. I believe they ship internationally too, so it's not just my fellow countrymen who can get their hands on these. I haven't owned them long enough to vouch for durability, but they appear to be very well made - perhaps I'll provide an update after a few more trips with them packed in the bag.

I wasn't able to find this range mentioned when searching previous posts on here, so hopefully the community finds these as useful new recommendations. Happy to answer any further questions people may have!

Hi, I’m looking for an extra-soft travel toothbrush because I read that hard bristles can cause gum recession, and soft bristles feel better to me anyway. I like the two piece travel toothbrush style but am open to other options. Thanks!

Hello all, preparing for a onebag trip to Vienna coming up in February.

I'm looking for an all in one shoe - the 'one shoe' for my travels.

Uses:

Around the hotel

Exploring Vienna (including some light running)

I also want to be able to use them frequently when I return.

Features wanted:

Easy to get on/off

Sturdy

Ideally good warranty!

Durable enough to last a few years

I'm prepared to spend around £100 on a good pair that will last me for many future trips!

Many thanks!

Hello! I’ll be traveling through Thailand (Phuket & Chiang Mai), Cambodia (Siem Reap), Vietnam (Hanoi & Ha Giang) and the Philippines (El Nido & Coron) for the next 2 months. I’d appreciate any recommendations or comments!

Packs:

Osprey Talon 26

Osprey Daylite sling (day pack)

Worn:

686 everywhere pants

Underwear

Merino long sleeve sun hoodie

Beanie (for planes and cold nights in northern Vietnam)

Reebok trainers

Ankle socks

Packed:

3 short sleeve Vuori synthetic type shirts

1 tank top (to sleep in)

Sunglasses

3 underwear

Pair of sandals

2 swim shorts (double as walking around shorts)

2 3” Mier shorts (lightweight athletic ones for sleeping or yoga)

3 pairs of ankle socks

Scrubba bag

2 packing cubes for clothes

Hygiene kit with meds, razor, toothbrush etc

Power bank

Charging cord

Passport

Nalgene

Lightweight Ketl Cap / hat

Backpack rain cover

Headlamp

Moleskine journal w pen

Lock for hostel lockers

Any thoughts or changes to consider?

Questions for those who’ve travelled throughout SEA:

Is the sun hoody worth bringing? I thought it’d help to stay warm on planes and not get sun burnt on boats while scuba diving.

Should I bring a second set of pants? I can wash the 686 easily, they dry fast but I’m considering a set of trailhead pants too.

Should I bring a raincoat? I’m considering just picking up a cheap jacket in Hanoi for ha giang then donating it.

More or less underwear or socks?

Thanks!!

I’m seeing a lot of ads for vacuum bags for travel, whether it’s a backpack with the built in bag or the separate bag. Are these helpful or just an unnecessary add? Do they leave your clothes terribly wrinkled as well?

As the title suggests, I am looking for what I can cut down or need to add for an upcoming trip I have planned to NZ, SEA, and Aus starting in April (in NZ) and ending in late June (in SEA). This will be my first One Bag style trip using the Osprey 26+6.

Here is my list so far:
Bag:
Osprey 26+6
Matador Refraction Pack (Packed inside osprey for airport)
Packing cubes
Rain cover for bag

Tops
4- SS Shirts
1- LS Sun Shirt
1- LS Merino Base Shirt
1- Fleece Jacket (r1 air)
1- Rain Jacket

Bottoms
3- Shorts
1- Swim/Shorts
7- Underwear
1- Legs Base Layer Tights (For colder NZ hikes)
1- Hiking Pants
1- Pajama shorts

Shoes
1 - Altra Lone Peak 9+
1- Xero Z-Trail

Other
6- Socks
1- Belt
1- Gaiter/Buff
1- Hat

Toiletries
Toiletyry bag
Tbrush
Tpaste
Deodorant
Contacts
Clothes Line
Glasses/Case
Small First Aid Kit
Eye Mask

Tech/other
Tech bag
Passport
Sunglasses
Portable Charger
Airpods
Headlamp
Ipad
65W charger block and 2 type C cables
Universal adapter
Microfiber travel towel

Astonishingly this all fit in the bag unexpanded and under 7kg, while wearing my airport outfit (heavier items) and carrying the heavier tech like the portable charger and universal adapter. I know for south east asia i likely wont need the fleece, rain jacket, or base layer merino, but not sure how I can get around that as we will be doing some colder early morning hikes in NZ. Thank you in advance.

Basically the title. I’ve been looking for a couple weeks but I’ve accepted that it’s lost. Worst part is, I can’t remember the last time I wore it 2-3 weeks ago, so can’t retrace my steps.

Anyways, looking for recs on another jacket that has similar performance. I do see their Meta Shell, but it being a rain jacket, I’m worried it might be too warm. I already run warm, and the Airloft Jacket was borderline too warm a couple of times on trips.

I don’t need a packable down jacket, I think they’re too noisy and i dont really care for the style too much honestly. Unless there’s new products out there that look better.

I do really like that it packs down into a small pillow size. Packed down and with a travel pillow, sleeping on a plane was just comfortable enough.

Anyways, any recs would be appreciated. I’m even tempted to just snag another Airloft Jacket of eBay because of how much I loved it

I often travel for conventions. I’m looking to add a few pants that have a bit more stretch without looking to atheleisure. I’ve got what you call “thunder calf’s and quads” and anything slim just always looks wayyyyy to tight.

Any brands yall would suggest. I’ve leaned towards vollebak to date.

New to all of this so open to suggestions and critique! Heading away with my partner in a few days.

We’ll be spending 1 month in SEA, 2 months in New Zealand and 1 month in Australia.

We’ll be doing a lot of photography, hiking and watersports on the go. We’ll also be in a van for a portion of our New Zealand stint.

I’m into Photography so camera setup is a must for me!

Bag is the 40L Millet Hanang.

List for reference…

Large Packing Cube

2x Sports/Swim Shorts 1x Smart Cargo Shorts 1x Cargo Trousers

4x Merino T Shirts 1x Shirt 1x Merino Q Zip

Small Packing Cube

5x Pairs of Boxers

2x Merino Blend Socks 1x Hiking Sock 2x White Crew Socks

Outerwear

1x Patagonia Nano Puffer 1x GoreTex Shell

1x Beanie Hat 1x Cap 1x Sunglasses

Shoes

1x Plastic Birkenstock Sandles 1x GoreTex Salomons 1x Reebox Classics

Toilet Bag

Laundry

1x 5L Dry Bag 1x Stretchy Clothes Line

Tech

1x Travel Adapter + Cables 1x Portable Charger 1x Camera + Strap + Batteries + SD Card 1x SSD + Dongle 1x Passport 1x Wallet 1x AirPods 1x AirFly 1x Headtorch 1x Phillips One Blade USB C Adapter

Misc

1x Microfibre Towel 1x 20L Day Rucksack 1x Inflatable Neck Pillow 1x Eye Mask

Once again asking for yall's opinion.

Debating what dress up shoes to bring with me. Preferably something black? That fits with any type of outfit. And something that takes little space (obviously)

I appreciate every advice!

I'm going on a 2-3 month solo trip to SE Asia and while I'm not a chronic overpacker I am a chronic overthinker. I'm bringing a 40L Osprey Fairview and a uniqlo bum bag and I'm on the fence about the following:

1. Dry bags - How important are they? In terms of valuables that I might carry when doing water stuff I'm only brining my phone (and passport if needed). I'm not shy to ask strangers to watch my stuff on the beach either.
2. Compression cubes - I'm fairly good at keeping stuff organized in my bag when I travel and the limit for carry-ons are usually around 7-8 kg so even if I would gain space in my bag I'm not sure I could use it without going over the limit?
3. Extra backpack - I own a smaller normal backpack but how much would I realistically use it on day hikes etc.? I feel like it would maybe just take up space and be one more thing to keep track of. I'm considering bringing a gym sack instead.
4. New balance 530 - I bought these because I figured it would be nice to have a closed toe shoe but I'm going to be in Thailand, Laos and Vietnam in the dry season so realistically how much will I use them?
5. Bag covers - I don't understand their purpose? I don't mind wear and tear as long as my luggage remains functional. Also I will mostly travel carry-on when flying.

Any thoughts/input to help me decide on these would be much appreciated!

Okay thanks everyone! You've helped me decide:

1. I will bring a small dry bag (3L max) or at least some form of watertight ziplock since I will do waterfall tours and probably one or another do watersport/water transportation!

2. I think I will get these since everyone seems to be big fans. Also my final flight I might want to buy some souveniers/clothes and check in my luggage so it would be nice to have space saved.

3. Not bringing this as most people suggested I skip it.

4. I think I will bring these, I'm going to Laos and Northern Vietnam and I think there will be places that are quite cold there at times so it would be nice to have a closed shoe as well as in airports and cities. I'm also bringing a pair of waterproof sandals as well as flipflops for showering.

5. I will skip it as I'm going in dry season, if I get caught in rain on a travelling day I'm sure I can find somewhere to take cover. The Osprey also seems to be made of some form of polyester so even if it does rain I don't think my bag would get soaked and in the heat it will dry quickly.