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Key Points

Key Takeaways

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    Mobility is King

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    Aer Travel Pack 3: Minimal design, abnormal storage capacity. PC dedicated compartment and shoe pocket are independent. Backpack for urban movement

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    Peak Design Travel Backpack: This one if carrying camera equipment. Side access is quick, cooperation with Capture Clip is perfect

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    Packing Cubes: Compression bag is unfashionable. If use dedicated Packing Cube, clothes do not wrinkle and fit beautifully like Tetris

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    Philosophy: Weight of luggage is weight of heart. If 10kg or less, no additional charge for LCC, and can ride Uber immediately after arrival

Introduction: Don’t Wait for Turntable

Wait 30 minutes for luggage to come out after arriving at airport. That time is waste of life. Furthermore, there is risk of lost baggage.

One Bag Travel is not just saving technique. Defense strategy to “Keep your belongings under control at all times”.

1. The City Nomad: Aer Travel Pack 3

Aer from San Francisco is uniform of tech workers.

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Aer Travel Pack 3

Exquisite size of 35L. While being size of just barely carry-on, refined silhouette that does not become like 'Turtle' even if used daily. 16 inch MacBook Pro also enters with room.

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Smart Organization

Gadget pouch might not represent be necessary. In front organizer pocket, cables, chargers, passports, pens fit in fixed positions.

2. The Photographer: Peak Design Travel Backpack

If you carry mirrorless camera and tripod, Peak Design is only choice.

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Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L

Usually 35L, but expandable to 45L if expanded, 30L if compressed. Variable size. If use Camera Cube (sold separately), can transport lens and drone safely.

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3. Comparison: City or Shooting

項目 Aer Travel Pack 3 Peak Design Travel 45L
Capacity 35L (Fixed) 30L-45L (Variable)
PC Protection Very thick cushion Normal
Camera Storage Unsuitable Best (Side access)
Design Ballistic Nylon Recycled Nylon

4. Packing List: Equipment for 7 Days

  • Clothes : 3 Merino wool T-shirts (No need to wash because do not smell).
  • Tech : MacBook Pro 14, GaN Charger, iPad mini.
  • Hygiene : Hanging pouch of MUJI.

“Buy locally if not enough”. If have this mindset, can go around world with one backpack.

Conclusion: Lightness is Freedom

When dragging heavy suitcase, you are bound by past possessions. When walking with one backpack, you are walking towards future.

Being in state where can run carrying all possessions. That is definition of “Freedom” in modern times.

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