One Bag Travel

When it comes to packing, less really is more. The promise of packing only one bag is immediately apparent when you travel with merino wool. Here are the four main benefits of one bag travel:

• Save time: No more waiting at check-in or baggage claim.
• Save money: Never pay extra baggage fees.
• Avoid stress: Land with zero anxiety knowing everything you brought arrived safely.
• Travel nimbly: No more worrying about leaving your bag behind.

How to pack less

One bag travel is about finding balance by eliminating the non-essential items. Here are some of our favorite tips:

Tip 1: Don’t pack an equal number of clothes to days traveled.

• Pack fewer clothes and plan on wearing them more often (this is why merino is so popular with one-baggers, as it doesn’t hold odor like other materials).

Tip 2: Pack resilient clothing.

• Merino resists wrinkling so you don’t look like you’re living out of a backpack.

Tip 3: Plan your outfits.

• Take items that can be worn together so you can, for example, give a shirt a rest while re-wearing the same pants.

Tip 4: Limit multiple bulky items.

• Try to travel with one pair of all-purpose footwear—something comfortable and durable.

Recommended packing list

• 2 merino wool t-shirts
• 2 long sleeve merino shirts (1 button down / 1 long sleeve tee)
• 2 pants
• 1 pair of shorts
• 4 merino underwear
• 4 pairs of merino socks
• 1 full-zip jacket (Opt for a light jacket with lots of big pockets)

With merino you can get more mileage between washes with a closet full of simple, versatile, and layerable items that go well together and can be worn in a variety of temperatures. 

It’s worth pointing out that as you experiment with one bag travel, you’ll likely start to reconsider each piece of clothing you own. And with a pared down wardrobe, one bag travel might just become your default travel option.