The 7kg-limited packing list

Because the most restrictive of airlines I’m flying has a carry-on allowance of 7kg (about 15lb), I had to consciously choose what to bring with me. My top priority for any item was for it to be as lightweight as possible, and I balanced that with other features (e.g., anti-theft, quick-drying).

My backpack weighs 6.6kg, and my travel jacket and neck stash weigh 2.1kg.

Backpack: before packing

Backpack: after packing, front

Backpack: after packing, side

Travel jacket: before packing

Luggage

Cards

Identification

  • California driver license
  • US passport
  • Handwritten business cards

Finances

Clothing

Electronics

Personal care

Medication

  • Apex pill bags
  • Antihistamine (Zyrtec)
  • Anti-diarrheal medication
    • Over-the-counter agent (Imodium A-D)
    • Antibiotic (Cipro)
  • Birth control (Nuvaring)
  • Motion sickness patch (Transderm Scop)
  • Pain relief (Tylenol)
  • Sleep aid (Ambien)

Stationery

Other

Written on July 15, 2016