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PostPosted: Sun 17:40, 18 Aug 2013    Post subject: One Bag Travel

One Bag Travel
Imagine not having to stand in line to check in your luggage at an airport. Or having to wait for your luggage to roll off the conveyor belt. Even worse: not even getting your luggage because it was lost (See this lens to see what I'm talking about). What about lugging a couple of suitcases through the London or Paris Metro,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
Those things will never happen when you subscribe to the One Bag travel philosophy. Simply because you keep your things with you all the time. Every piece of clothing, gear or gadget you take with you on your travels is taken in one light, carryon size bag (so not the one shown on the left), always at your disposal and never lost or impractical.
Traveling nowadays usually involves getting to an airport, take a plane to the country you visit and then take some other form of transportation (rental car, taxi, bus, train) to get to your destination. You repeat that entire process again on return.
When you subscribe to the One Bag Travel philosophy you can do this the easy way. The name really says it all: on your travels you take all your possessions with you in one light, carryon bag. It's just a simple and better way to go.
You could travel the world with just one bag, but it takes some skill, planning and adjustment. It's a certain mindset you need to have: travel as comfortable as you can, while bringing as little as possible.
Falling back on old habits is the greatest risk. There will come a time on every trip that you'll miss something. It could be an umbrella for heavy rain or sunscreen for that bright sun. It's inevitable that you can't pack for every contingency,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. Overcoming that mindset is the biggest challenge to most people,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
However you can overcome that challenge when you subscribe to what Tim Ferriss likes to call the BIT method of travel: Buy It There. If you allocate about $50200 per trip for those little purchases like sunscreen or an umbrella you'll be fine.
When you read about the benefits you would think so. You would be wrong. It's a very specific way of traveling. And some people just need to bring stuff they think they may possibly need (and in the process bring a pile of suitcases as pictured). As said, it's all about a certain mindset. It a conscious choice to travel as light as possible while not compromising on a certain level of comfort. Brad of One Bag, One World says it best with his 7 maxims of ultralight travel (although he might be getting a bit far with the weight; it is more about meeting the airline regulations and having a weight you find comfortable to carry around; also with electronics: there are many people out there who couldn't live a day without their iPods).
1) Ultralight travel is not for everyone.
2) Ultralight travel is not just traveling with one suitcase.
3) Ultralight travel means carrying 15 pounds or less,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
4) Ultralight travel does not mean the traveler must look, smell, or feel bad.
5) Ultralight travel requires a certain amount of specialized gear and clothing.
6) Ultralight travel means the traveler must commit to doing a certain amount of sink laundry.
7) Ultralight travel means a traveler must make a conscious effort to minimize,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], miniaturize or eliminate electronic equipment.
If you feel that one of those points doesn't reflect your way of wanting to travel,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], one bag travel might not be for you. Also when your trip requires certain items (think ski trip) or is highly specialized (expedition to Antarctica),[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], this way of travel is not for you.
But when these points do speak to you,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], you could be on the brink of starting something that has a lot of benefits while traveling and is enjoyed by many. You could be well on your way to become a one bag traveler yourself.
Souvenirs can add to the enjoyment of a trip, but they can also cause a little bit of a hassle. They can become a nuisance having them to haul them with you during the remainder of your trip or they can force you to check your luggage due to weight or dimensions. There is a simple solution however how to handle souvenirs when you're traveling with one bag: ship them home.
Couriers like UPS, Fedex and TNT have a growing number of branches all over the world where you can ship to whatever destination you desire. They also provide a number of packing options which help you to safely send your souvenirs. Checking if branches are available is just a matter of checking on the web.
In case above option is not available, you could always try the local option. Many shops in tourist areas all over the world have started to provide a mailing service. Be sure though that they pack your souvenirs carefully in order to prevent damage and be sure to ask about the courier they'll use. If it's not one of the services above find out how good the local postal service operates, because not all are created equally. It won't be the first time packages arrive weeks or months later or just vanish.
You need a special kind of bag for this kind of travel. It should stay within the carryon dimension limits, which means the bag's dimensions of height, width and depth need to stay below the maximum linear dimensions of 51 inch (or 130 cm). They should be made from a sturdy material, be water resistant and comfortable to carry around. Manufacturers of these type of bags use a sturdy nylon or some kind of polyester material.
Choosing the bag is a matter of personal taste. Some prefer a backpack, others prefer shoulder bag. Some of the best reviewed bags happen to be shoulder bags. Here they are.


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