Comments on: 5 Reasons Backpackers Should Travel Light

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:54:02 +0000

I am looking to spend the rest of my life vagabond traveling. I am 22 what all should I pack for a trip that has no end?

By: @TravMonkey

@TravMonkey — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:45:14 +0000

What do you need to take? Then half it!

Check out onebag.com great resource if you really want to travel light!

By: stefan

stefan — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:00:04 +0000

So come on then, what would you suggest taking on a 7kg limit? It almost seems unfeasibly light…

By: Nathan Sudbury

Nathan Sudbury — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:17:42 +0000

Great tips here Mr TravMonkey! I'm going travelling in April for the first time and I need to buy a backpack. I'll aim for light and compact.

Also Ben great tip about the weight, I'm thinking spare undies and a bar of soap!!

By: TravMonkey

TravMonkey — Fri, 14 May 2010 11:05:06 +0000

Hi Ben,

How are things? Enjoying "normal" life after all that travel?

Good point about the weight factor… I think 7kgs is a pretty good weight.. Still always amazes me the pointless items people pack with them.

Thanks,

Paul @

TravMonkey.com

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 14 May 2010 00:28:27 +0000

I try to keep my pack weight below 7kg as then you can carry on and save dollars when flying with all the budget airlines.

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How To Travel The World | Travel The World | TravMonkey World Travel — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:33:46 +0000

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By: Brian from nodebtwor

Brian from nodebtwor — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:03:25 +0000

50 L is what I used when I traveled around the world and it served me fine. If you are using anything above 60 L, you probably have too much in your backpack.

By: TravMonkey

TravMonkey — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:49:47 +0000

Hi Ross,

Thanks for the comment and great pointers.

I took a 43 litre backpack on my last big trip that lasted for 2 years. I found it to be a good size… perhaps 50litres would be ideal.

Thanks,

Paul @

TravMonkey.com

By: Ross

Ross — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:36:03 +0000

Hauling around one 70 liter backpack right now in Australia definitely feels like too much. Along with being heavy, I find it’s too big to really do anything with.
I especially like not having much though, because it’s less to worry about. I try to keep a mental checklist going of my possessions so I’ve got some idea of where all my stuff is. The more stuff you have the longer that list is. Keep it short!