OneBag - The Art of Minimalist Travel

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The original was posted on /r/onebag by /u/NotGuacamole on 2025-11-13 23:44:37+00:00.

Last week I found a backpack on sale, and although I already have other bags, I decided to pull the trigger as it was a great deal for $2,000 MXN (around $110 USD).

The comparison will include:

•Patagonia Mini MLC in Current Blue (New bag)

•Osprey 26+6 in Black

•Aer Travel Pack 3 Small in X-Pac

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 I usually use the osprey as an under-the-seat backpack and for short weekend trips. Mainly use it in the unexpanded mode.

The Aer is for the business trips where a laptop is needed. Always put it in the overhead compartment as it takes my legroom away.

I think that the Patagonia is a bag that sits between the Osprey and the Aer, can be lightweight but also has a dedicated laptop sleeve.

I decided to do a packing test to see how they fare against each other and to see which one is more comfortable. I hope this is also helpful for anybody out there deciding between these backpacks.

For the test, i packed the following items:

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• Thule Medium packing cube
  • 2 casual trousers
  • 1 hoodie
  • 2 shorts
  • 1 swimsuit
  • Decathlon large towel
• Thule Small packing cube
  • Underwear and socks
• Peak Design Small packing cube
  • 7 t-shirts
  • 2 sports t-shirts
• Pgytech Medium packing cube
  • Banket just to fill the volume, as I didn't have more clothes to fill the cube
• Decathlon Dry bag
  • Teva Hurricane
• Osprey Ultralight zip organizer
  • Toiletries
• Laptop
  • Thinkpad X1 Yoga

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Empty bag weight

The Osprey has more capacity when in expanded mode. However, due to the form factor, the weight is far away from your back so it kind of pulls you back. It still has a little room available after packing it. Without the exansion, it would probably pack everything but the Tevas but without room to spare.

The Aer is the smallest of them all, as expected but it's very close to the Patagonia. My Tevas didn't fit in the main compartment, so I put them in the admin bag, sacrificing tech storage. It's also the heaviest, so be prepared for it.

The Patagonia seems very promising, it's very spacious and very comfortable when fully packed. Footprint is very similar to the Aer but I'm not sold on the admin panel protruding against the laptop, but I don't carry too much tech into my trips. Anyone had a problem with the charger damaging the laptop? 

I have a trip in December, and I'll be testing the Patagonia in a real scenario, traveling with a laptop on a week-long journey. The last issue is that if I like it, I'll probably have to sell one of the other backpacks (probably the Aer). We'll have to see.

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The original was posted on /r/onebag by /u/CometChip on 2025-11-10 20:44:30+00:00.

I’ve been a lurker here really interested in doing one bag but i have a question regarding people’s trips, especially ones where it’s a vacation with also nature traversing blended in. For some context, i’m going to oregon where i plan to hike every other day with normal vacation things on the other. Buti have a dilemma…

Is everyone just hiking with their one bag and not a hiking bag? i have an osprey talon 22l i cant imagine not bringing since all my trips are nature elements with the vacation, but im not confident its big enough to be my only bag. does that kill my dreams of ever truly being one bag? Most i see here look terrible to bring on rough terrain where you’ll be sweating and also need stability on your back, curious what you guys who do hike on your trips are doing and if i’ve just been looking at this wrong!

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The original was posted on /r/onebag by /u/Haunting_Ad_4179 on 2025-11-10 23:44:57+00:00.

I am a first time flyer. My plan is to fly only with a small personal item backpack 24L (16x10x8) and a neck lanyard wallet that is 0.2L in size.

I would prefer to keep the wallet around my neck at all times when commuting rather than my pockets.

Would this be an issue/would they consider that a personal item? Would I just need to slip it into my personal item bag @ the security/gate check time?

Also how does airport security generally handle hanging items similar to that?

I see many videos of people attaching pillows, food bags, and and random other accessories to themselves or there bag. Any advice appreciated!

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The original was posted on /r/onebag by /u/FabsDE on 2025-11-10 18:50:48+00:00.

Hey there,

what are the best non iron durable chinos for traveling with 1-2 pants max per bag in 2025?

Good fit and maybe drawstrings are a plus but no must. (Could avoid the needed belt, I have no good adjustable belt yet)

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The original was posted on /r/onebag by /u/roynewseditor on 2025-11-09 23:29:20+00:00.

Original Title: After scrolling through the community for a long time, one user wrote eight tips for /r/onebag member and I just added two more. I believe these are the main tips when packing for traveling. I present you: The Ten Commandments of /r/onebag

Thanks to u/SeattleHikeBike for making the first 8 first points.

1. Pack only what you will absolutely use The most important rule of all, but the most difficult one. How do we know what you absolutely need? It is something we learn by experience.
2. Carry on and hands free if at all possible Prioritize saving time, energy and money by avoiding paying fees and it will be easy to get out of the airport and take other flights/buses if you have your stuff in hand.
3. Avoid extra shoes Sandals are OK as an alternative or a backup. The oneshoe doesn't exist but the shoe that will be the most comfy and can be used for most activities will be useful.
4. Layer your outerwear Puffy and heavy jackets take a lot of space and weight of your backpack. A slim windbreak with a long sleeve heavy cotton shirt will do the same job, be very versatile and easier to carry. A scarf or keffiyeh / shemagh are good too as they have many uses and take little space and weight.
5. Color coordinate your wardrobe When you have clothes that are too colorful, you will have a difficult time matching them, and that may motivate you to bring more clothes of what you need. Don't even get me started on washing your whole clothes when they are different colors. Try to bring clothes that can be matched between them. Neutral colors work best and they are easier to wash them together. Maybe a piece of clothes for a special occasion will be a nice detail.
6. Reduce the amount of liquid toiletries Airports will give you a hard time with liquid stuff, even if on the limit. Soap bars and conditioner bars are good alternatives. Wax products for hair and beard can be useful. Gel/cream or crystal rock deodorant as practical. I like small tube toothpaste but other users will recommend toothpaste tablets, but you can find travel size toothpaste in any part of the world.
7. Avoid gadgets and minimize electronics As much as I love photography, bringing my miyoo mini plus for playing tetris before boarding and other stuff that may make our life easier or fun, traveling to be out of our ordinary is a great recommendation I learn through time. I do travel with a cheap slim e-reader that has many books and maps but I don't believe I take considerable space or weight. But you know you can always do audiobooks, podcasts or movies/tv shows on your phone for long trips.
8. Hand wash and air dry clothing to reduce the need for multiple items and laundromat visits As I mentioned on rule 5, having clothes that are neutral and easy to match is very practical, but to have clothes that can be washed on hand, quick-dry and in dark colors to hide stains is a lifesaver. Even if you travel for more than a week, plan to take 2 hours a week to wash your clothes and that will help you to avoid carrying more clothes. I always have a cotton shirt and a underwear shirt that I used to sleep in and I wear when I wash the rest of my clothes.
9. Packing cubes, Ziplocs, rubber bands or reusable bags to organized stuff easy and quick When I started scrolling on this community, I used to ignore this rule and pack my clothes military style. But I waste time and energy by packing and unpack in this way. It will wrinkle your clothes, make it not very ergonomic with other stuff on your backpack and it can damage your clothes too. Compress and packing cubes are one of the most useful stuff you can have on your backpack. It will make your organization better and it will be way but way easier to pack or unpack. The weight and volume packing cubes add is meaningless compared to the advantage it will bring to your trip. Having reusable slim groceries bags and ziplocs as extra are very convenient in the case you want to carry wet stuff to your room, putting a taco you buy to go on your empty ziploc or even you can even use extra large ziplocs for packing clothes as many users do here.
10. Use what you already have first Buying new stuff if you really really need it. I used to travel with an almost torn shirt to throw it away on my trip and buy a souvenir shirt on my trip. It is better to travel with old shoes that you already know that are comfortable than buying new ones that you can risk to find out on your trip that they are not the right shoe.

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The original was posted on /r/onebag by /u/SymphonyofSiren on 2025-11-09 00:35:05+00:00.

Wondering how you guys feel about this yourselves. I have a 17L Everything backpack. It's perfect for all my needs except on long-haul flights ironically.

I'm usually the first to my seat b/c of airline membership, so I'll put my bag in the overhead compartment so I can stretch my legs and sleep. But when a flight is full and there might not be enough overhead space, the flight attendants ask me to put my bag under my seat. In economy seats, this means almost no more leg space. More often than not, they won't let me stack my bag on top of someone else's in the overhead bin.

Feels penalizing for choosing to bring a smaller bag, while the guy next to me with a full-sized carryon, and a duffel bag that's definitely larger than the personal item size-limit gets to stretch his legs for the 12 hour flight.

I'm considering checking my bag for this reason alone for long-haul routes.

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The original was posted on /r/onebag by /u/LadyLightTravel on 2025-11-06 18:18:40+00:00.

I am a huge advocate for solid toiletries as a space and weight saver for travel. I have some nasty allergies so always bring my own toiletries. Solids have really made a difference for me, especially for under seat travel.

I noticed that some people have had bad experiences with solid toiletries. This has permanently put them off all solids for travel. When I talk to them about their trip I find that the bad experience is almost always due to user error.

I decided to write an article called The Seven Deadly Sins of Solid Toiletries. This exposes common mistakes people make when learning to use solids. Hopefully people will have better experiences in the future!

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The original was posted on /r/onebag by /u/Available-Split3349 on 2025-11-03 20:14:38+00:00.

Hi, I’m traveling through Europe with just my carry on (30L) and a small sling for my camera, from late nov to early dec. I’m traveling through Europe, changing through countries via train (Berlin, Viena, Prague, Italy, Paris) and some of the trips are during the night, so I don’t know how to manage having my carry on on me - I’m afraid someone could take it if I’m asleep or how to attach my stuff to me - since I’m not putting it in the storage of the train. Do you have any experiences, tips or tools you’d like to share? Thanks :) pretty new here so thank you for your input.

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