/r/onebag 2025 4y retro
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pack
1.99 lb
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on person
0.93 lb
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daily life
2 lb
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electronics
2.75 lb
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toiletry
1.13 lb
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core clothing
4.91 lb
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outerwear
1.52 lb
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clothing used in past / likely come back in future
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extras / alternatives used in last year
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Typically stay in places that have a kitchen and washing machine for 1-4 weeks. Pack compresses into sizer for "personal items" on every airline I have used. Mini reviews of everything here reddit 4y retro. Occasionally I stop by our storage to go lighter (for walking the Camino) What I am using today is likely contained in my onebag list
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pack
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Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
23l, 18x10.75x5.75". can squeeze into personal item sizers, Comfortable carry,
24
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ULA Ratpack Waist Strap
Removable waist strap which can transfer some weight
2.5
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Decathon Packable 15l Courier Bag
Packable bag useful for walking around town without pack.
117
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S2S 2.5l Stuff Sack
Sil Nylon. Keeps contents dry, can be used as small wash bag
11
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litesmith zipza pouch
water resistant pouch for EDC electronics
8
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nanobag sling
19l, packs tiny, for grocery
17
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on person
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iPhone 16pro
too big/heavy, but great camera, satellite mode, well integrated with my other devices
227
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apple AirPods Pro (V2)
good integration, so/so noise reduction
56
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Flexon Eyeglasses
durable frames with x-active polarized lens
27
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Garmin 955 Watch
do everything sport watch. Runs 1 week without GPS, 20 hours of GPS
52
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Hanchor Mica Coin Purse
holds id, credit card, coins when needed
10
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ID, Cards, Cash
driver license, chase sapphire, atm card
24
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swiss tech key
small tool makes it through security checks
12
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uniball vision elite pen
doesn't leak after flight, good feel, ink sets well
12
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daily life
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Zojirushi Travel Mug
heavier than plastic but insulating, great one hand use
8.5
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.5L of Water
water is life
500
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Passport
Required for customs, checking into hotels, etc
42
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Chipolo Spot Card
tracker, AirTags eco system, in passport
17
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Nitecore NU20classic
Light headlamp, UCB-C rechargeable, with red, flood, spot light
37
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tape measure (60")
fabric tape, plastic case
20
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fold it flat utensil
Small packable fork/spoon
10
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Sleep Mask
Makes it much easier to sleep when rooms not fully dark
1
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Hand Cleaner & Blistex
refreshed when used up
0.4
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electronics
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MacBook 12" (2017)
16gb memory, 2 core cpu, 256gb disk
32
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nomad 65w slim charger
2 usb-c, 45/20w, doesn't pull out of outlets
72
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Nitecore 10K USB Power Pack Gen2
extra power for devices, can flow through while charging
5.5
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UCB-C cables
6ft, 2 6"
0.5
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USB Adaptors
C to (A, Garmin, Lighting), A to C
0.5
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snug plug
keep charger in loose outlets
2
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Mogics Power Adapter MA1
smallest, lightest universal adaptor
1
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Etymotic HF3
earphones with 40db noise blocking
1
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Logging Thermometer
Useful data for retros
9
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Heart Rate Strap
Accurate for HIIT, running power, works in water
0.5
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toiletry
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decathlon ultralight toiletry bag
right size for me with useful org features
41
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First Aid Kit
loksak bag, compeed blister pad, super glue, safetypin, anti-biotic, bandaids, kinesio
53
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medicines
aleve, 2 nyquil, antihistamine, prescriptions
29
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philips one toothbrush
adequately powerful, compact, plus USB-C adapter rather than the cable
1
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floss
remove plaque between teeth
8
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toothpaste
whatever small tube I pick up next
1
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folding brush
works better than comb for me
1
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100 sense bar
body, hair, shaving without drying skin or straw hair
24
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matador flatpack bag
case for soap... soap dries slowly
20
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Crystal Deodorant
effective, cheap, long lasting, doesn't clog pores
30
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PaRaDa nail clipper
heavy but effective
60
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mach3 razor
using an old handle, replaceable blades
1.5
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Holey Hiker Bidet
no more monkey butt after multi-day vigorous activities
9
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Sunscreen SPF >=50
Acquire right product/size, ideally reef and human safe
1.5
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Pack Towel Ultralight, Body Size
large enough to wrap body
94
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core clothing
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Shamma Maximus Sandals
minimalist sandals with decent traction
9.2
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Inov-8 Trailfly G 270
technical trails, ok with blazer, >1200 miles/pair
17
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Xoskin Toe Socks
toe socks which prevent blisters between my toes. Often minor darning around 800 miles, retire at 1200 miles
1.2
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OR Ferrosi Transit Pants
UPF50, Fast Dry, Comfort in hot conditions, good fit and mobility, no swish
9.9
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Patagonia Men's Hydropeak Hybrid Walk Shorts
Fast Drying Shorts, can function swimsuit
174
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XoSkin compression shorts
No chaff on long hot runs, even when mixed with water
3.5
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Icebreaker Briefs (Anatomica)
super comfortable, fast drying, odor resistant
1
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icebreaker anatonica tee
UPF 30? 150gsm Merino + Nylon, resists odor, fast dry, comfortable, looks good
4
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ArcTeryx Cormac Hoodie
UPF 50, fits me perfectly, decent comfort >80f
5.1
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Outlier AMB Button-Up Shirt
UPF 30? Super Comfortable, 100% Merino, Fairly Dressy
8.5
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outerwear
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Macpac Nitro Hoody
active/light insulation, good with shell to 40F
5
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Montbell Plasma Vest
Adds 15F comfort
3
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Montbell Dry Peak Shakedry Shell
Fragile, breathable, waterproof shell
8.2
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ZPacks Rain Pants
light, not durable, wind/rain protection, can be worn when doing laundry
4.5
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Montbell Rain Umbrero
Light, good ventilation, rain and sun (with paint applied) protection, silly looking
1.8
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Foam Visor
Blocks sun & rain from eyes when running
26
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enlightened equipment rain mittens
Hands happy from 32F-50F
24
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clothing used in past / likely come back in future
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vivobarefoot gobi II ankle boots
dressy looking, get ~1200 miles
19
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Darn Tough No Cushion, Ankle Running Socks
Durable, doesn't absorb odor
35
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Patagonia Terrabonne Joggers
Light, fast drying, UPF 40
6
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OR Astroman Button-up
UPF 50, fast drying, semi-dressy, reasonably comfortable in hot weather, mosquitos protection?
6.3
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Outlier Slim Dungerees
perfect fit, good locking, durable
14
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Outlier New Way Shorts
Look like “normal” shorts, comfortable, resists stains
6
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Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Hoody
UPF 30?, very comfortable
5.5
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bluffworks hopsack sport jacket
packable blazer, machine washable
15
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powerstrech gloves
moderate warmth, works with touchscreen
47
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Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody
Adds 25F comfort
9
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Polar Buff
when need extra warmth for neck, head, can be a sleep mask
54
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extras / alternatives used in last year
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Hanchor Tufa
Simple, 40l pack, carries 20lb comfortably, carry-on friendly, if carefully packed fits in personal sizers
25
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smartwater bottle (24oz)
Easy to pull from pack pocket, 28mm opening
30
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totobobo mask
Swappable filters, near N95 effectiveness
27
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canon powerzoom
picture of animals at distance in bright light - 8x (400mm equiv). image quality mediocre but better than nothing or carrying 10lb of camera gear
5
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