Traveling Light with one bag

Traveling Light

Less stress and more fun on trips: Travel light with one small bag and an iPhone.

I’ve been traveling with one small bag and an iPhone exclusively for several years now. And once you experience traveling with just one bag and an iPhone instead of heavy gear, you won’t want to go back to hauling suitcases and camera bags around.

On this page you will find all the travel gear I use on my trips, from backpacks to travel accessories to iPhone photo accessories.

I also wrote a free guide that contains all my tips and experiences for traveling light.

Packing & Carrying

For trips up to 7 days, my main backpack is the CabinZero Classic 28l. If I need a larger backpack, for example for longer trips or if I need more warm clothes, I use the Osprey Farpoint 40. I’ve used both backpacks on many trips around the world and can highly recommend them.

Gonex Packable Backpack

A small and lightweight packable backpack that I use as a daypack on site during a trip. It takes almost no space in your main luggage.

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Osprey Farpoint 40

My go-to backpack for longer trips or colder climates. Great carry-on compliance and comfortable carrying system.

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Travel Accessories

From eSIMs for mobile data to power banks and everyday carry items: These accessories make traveling easier and stress-free.

Roxon Flex Companion

A modular, carry-on compliant multitool with removable blade for stress-free air travel.

Holafly eSIM

Stay connected worldwide without changing SIM cards. Unlimited data packages for over 160 destinations.

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Wuben X1 Falcon

A powerful, 12000 lumens tactical flashlight for exploring dark lost places and night adventures.

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Fisher Space Pen

Compact pen that writes anywhere, at any angle, and even in zero gravity. Great for journaling.

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Field Notes

Durable, pocket-sized memo books for travel journaling and quick thoughts on the go.

Free Traveling Light Guide (Download PDF)

Blog Posts about how I travel light

Here you’ll find all the blog posts about my experiences and tips for traveling light with an iPhone and one small bag.

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My Roxon Flex Companion Multitool Review for Travel & EDC

I finally found a carry-on compliant multitool without a knife. Here’s my review of the Roxon Flex Companion and how to remove the knife.

iPhone Photography Traveling Light

How to Attach a Wrist Strap to Almost any iPhone Case

Ever wanted to attach a wrist strap to your favorite iPhone case? For a few Dollars, you can. I’ve tried it myself during my Ireland road trip. Here’s how.

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My Holafly eSIM Review for Traveling and Data Roaming

During a trip to Berlin, I tested the HolaFly eSim I plan to use during my upcoming trip to Ireland. Read about my first-hand experience from my first test.

All Traveling Light Blog Posts