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Backpacking

Long-term, low-cost travel — routes, hostels, and gear for life on the road with a pack.

Travel gear flat lay with a canvas backpack, boots, camera, and folded clothes on a table

Travel Tips·6 min read

Packing the Grid: How I Fit 3 Months of Travel Into One 40L Carry-On Bag

My minimalist packing list for carry-on-only travel — three months of gear in one 40L bag, zero checked luggage.