6 Reasons To Pack Light

by Dave on December 27, 2007 · 2 comments

 Packed up in Raglan, New Zealand

It’s one thing to say you’ll pack light, and another to actually manage it once traveling.  Just in case you need a few reminders why it pays to pack lighter….

1.  Ease of movement – less physical/mental stress when you’re on the move.

2.  Less stuff means you’re better able to account for what you do have (before leaving that bus terminal/hostel/couchsurf/etc).

3.  It’s easier to pack up in a dark hostel room at 5am for that early bus/ferry/flight without waking up the whole room.

4.  You’ll garner compliments and envy from the 99% of people with more stuff than you.

5.  You can take your pack as carry-on luggage for flights – negating any concern about misdirected/lost luggage during air travel.

6.  Leaving home with the bare minimum means you leave room to carry food or souvenirs without breaking your back (and spirit).

If I truly wanted to go superlight, I think I could drop down to just a medium size daypack, however I’m not *that* hardcore.  Happy Packing!

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