Hacker News Board Hacker News, browsed like a classic message board
Live data from Hacker News

OneBag: The Art and Science of Travelling Light

onebag.com

Post reply on HN
Print view View original

191–200 of 213 posts

Re: OneBag: The Art and Science of Travelling Light

#191

Post by jwong_ »

Lio wrote: post #178
AlbertCory wrote: post #54

Laundry is one of the biggest hassles of travel, IMHO. Hotels charge extortionate prices to launder your clothes. Many cities don't have self-service laundromats, and even if they do, you don't feel like wasting two hours using one. I personally do not like washing things in my room, but if you do, there you go. What I've found, though, is that it's easy and cheap to get someone else to do it for you. In Sydney, I go…

There's always the old pro-cyclists trick for washing kit. Back in the day these guys were always moving to a different hotel every night and had no real support from the teams, unlike know. They used to was their kit in a sink or in the shower and then roll the wet items in dry hotel towels. The towel pulls the water out remarkably well.

I'll do this but then sit/step on the rolls to get a bit more water out.

Re: OneBag: The Art and Science of Travelling Light

#192

Post by djrogers »

weberer wrote: post #129
ubermonkey wrote: post #26

I've seen this site before. It's, um, zealous. I travel light. I have since the 90s. I never ever ever checked a bag before 9/11, but since then I've often done so for two reasons: - Absurd restrictions on liquids in the cabin; and - Equally absurd restrictions on carrying my Swiss Army Knife. Once you check a bag, you need another bag to carry some essentials aboard the plane. Even on a short weekend trip, though, i…

FYI: airlines usually allow a purse or small laptop bag for free, in addition to your carry-on bag. Wheely bags just gross me out because you roll them through public bathrooms and city streets, then you have to access that underside to get at the zipper.

If you’re grabbing the wheels, you’re doing it wrong. Also, if you get urine on the zipper, you’re doing it wrong.

Re: OneBag: The Art and Science of Travelling Light

#194

Post by sam_goody »

I have a Fugu[1] that goes from carry-on to a full-valise. I travel light when I travel alone, but like knowing that I could expand it if I needed to.

I travel light for pragmatic reasons, but don't mind check-in if I have a reason to. Flexibility is an asset.

Full disclosure: Am not affiliated with Fugu, but am friendly with one of the founders.

[1]: https://fuguluggage.com

Re: OneBag: The Art and Science of Travelling Light

#195

Post by AlbertCory »

AlbertCory wrote: post #54

Laundry is one of the biggest hassles of travel, IMHO. Hotels charge extortionate prices to launder your clothes. Many cities don't have self-service laundromats, and even if they do, you don't feel like wasting two hours using one. I personally do not like washing things in my room, but if you do, there you go. What I've found, though, is that it's easy and cheap to get someone else to do it for you. In Sydney, I go…

Yeah, there are zillions of articles about tricks for washing your own clothes in the sink, rolling them in a towel, wearing synthetics, bringing your own laundry line with you, etc. If that appeals to you, you can find lots of tips.

If it doesn't anymore for some reason (as it doesn't for me), then there are other options, which you won't read about nearly as often.

Re: OneBag: The Art and Science of Travelling Light

#196

Post by kemayo »

Karrot_Kream wrote: post #183
kemayo wrote: post #138

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It does depend a bit on your needs. If you're only traveling for a few days, or you have convenient access to laundry, most of the hardcore one bag stuff is unnecessary. A lot of the expense comes from working out clothes that fit multiple needs and can be reworn multiple times without getting disgusting. (I will say: a good bag is actually worth the money almost-regardless of how long your trip will be. Well designe…

If you're one bagging for any amount of time I highly recommend washing clothes while on your trip. A laundromat works wonders, but bar that I often bring some clothesline and hang clothes that I've washed in a dry bag. Unless you're camping in high humidity conditions, you should be fine.

Oh, for sure. It’s just the difference between clothes you can wear a few times and only once -- it mostly means you can afford to either pack a bit lighter or go longer between needing to find laundry.

Re: OneBag: The Art and Science of Travelling Light

#197

Post by Lio »

ubermonkey wrote: post #31
fellowniusmonk wrote: post #16

I used to travel every week as a consultant. I did this for about 2 years. The goruck GR1 26L bag is easily the best one bag travel bag imo. I'm 6ft tall 200 pounds and I can fit a week and a half of clothes in the bag depending on the weather. After I left my consultant job I took a couple months and just traveled around Europe with it. Trains, planes, etc. The open flat design is critical for good packing. The bag…

I was super tempted by the GR bags a while back, but I ultimately couldn't get past the "tactical" look. Where I live, at least, tactical stuff signals a political leaning I don't share.

For me the issue with GR is the weight. Those packs are too heavy IMHO.

If I'm travelling light I think I'd rather have something equivalent to an OMM Classic 32 runner's pack[1].

That design, originally from 1973, is a classic for a reason.

Shaving a kilogram or so off the weight of an empty bag is definitely worth it.

That's just useless weight you're going to have to lug about all day.

Especially so if you face hand luggage weight restrictions too.

1. https://theomm.com/product/classic-32-2/

Re: OneBag: The Art and Science of Travelling Light

#199

Post by tomcooks »

anonporridge wrote: post #34
ubermonkey wrote: post #26

I've seen this site before. It's, um, zealous. I travel light. I have since the 90s. I never ever ever checked a bag before 9/11, but since then I've often done so for two reasons: - Absurd restrictions on liquids in the cabin; and - Equally absurd restrictions on carrying my Swiss Army Knife. Once you check a bag, you need another bag to carry some essentials aboard the plane. Even on a short weekend trip, though, i…

The absurd restrictions on knives really needs to go. A blade is a necessary tool for a lot of people in everyday life. It's time to get over the unfounded fear and face reality like adults. It's especially ridiculous because of how ineffective it is, https://onemileatatime.com/tsa-fails-tests-95-percent/ . This is a worthless waste of resources that only serves to inconvenience regular people and give the masses som…

Just put it in any small cardboard box and have it shipped as you would do with a small bag, then collect it from the baggage collection place upon arrival.

Re: OneBag: The Art and Science of Travelling Light

#200

Post by tomcooks »

throw0101a wrote: post #47
ubermonkey wrote: post #26

I've seen this site before. It's, um, zealous. I travel light. I have since the 90s. I never ever ever checked a bag before 9/11, but since then I've often done so for two reasons: - Absurd restrictions on liquids in the cabin; and - Equally absurd restrictions on carrying my Swiss Army Knife. Once you check a bag, you need another bag to carry some essentials aboard the plane. Even on a short weekend trip, though, i…

> - Equally absurd restrictions on carrying my Swiss Army Knife. You're not wrong, but for possible future reference, multitools are fine as long as they don't have a knife ( * https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/...

Not in most European countries, where what matters is whether the blades are lockable or not
Post reply on HN