Packing List

Bags

• Matador GlobeRider 45L - this bag is beefy. is it a lil too heavy on it's own? yeah probably. do I overpack? definitely. but I love it and for me, it works perfect.

• Aer Tech Sling 2 - carries my important docs and most of my tech gear

  • Airtag - never had to use this, thankfully, but it gives a little peace of mind for my most important items

  • Nite Ize S Biner - I put this on the laptop compartment zipper pull when I’m on the go. used as another deterrent, mostly again for peace of mind hah more handy than a little lock but when locked, this thing can be tricky to open and undo.

• Foldable backpack - random national geographic one I found

• Matador fanny pack - older model of a Madator hip pack. love this lil thing. I put a nite ize s biner on it as well to prevent anyone from easily opening it.

• Matador packing cubes - any will do the trick. I also really like these compression cubes from Tripped.

Tech

• Macbook Air M4 13" - recently replaced my 2015 Macbook Pro 13”.. she lived a good life. keeping the new baby safe in the waterproof Matador laptop sleeve

• iPhone 17 Pro - recently upgraded from the 12 pro. I live and die by these Smartish phone wallet cases. Definitely not for everyone but I like to live on the edge, keep all my valuable items in one place 😛 have service with T-Mobile

• Backup iPhone 12 pro - keep it around just in case and sometime use it instead of my main phone in sketchier areas

• Apple Watch Ultra - watch, fitness tracker, dive computer. I don’t dive often so it’s nice to have though I wouldn’t rely on it as a main computer if diving is your thing. Ocean Band and Glass Protector, always

• Airpods Pro second gen - I love these, good noise cancelling for meetings and on planes, trains, and automobiles.

• Backup Airpods - not even sure how old they are but they work. good for the gym and backups for any long rides

• Mogics Super Bagel - love this lil guy. extension cord, power strip, international adapter all in one cute and compact device

• Gl.inet Slate AX - Travel router and VPN

• Solis Hotspot - backup wifi. I don’t use this often but comes in clutch when I need it

• Anker charging station - perfect for charging my phone, watch, airpods all at once and reducing the amount of cables I need. usb c port

Clothes

• (6) Darn Tough socks - love the micro crew, lightweight. 6 pairs in black so they always match

• (7) TomboyX boxers - micromodal fabric, like the fit, does the job, always all black colorway

• (3) Rhone Reign shirts - nice fabric, not too heavy. have 3 of these in rotation. I’ve tried merino shirts and most are just too scratchy for me

• (1) Wool & Prince button down - for fancy nights out. the only woolish item I’ve found that my skin can tolerate. looks good, has a tiny hole here and there so is it worth full price, imo no. good if you can catch a deal on it though

• (1) Western Rise Evolution pants - slim fit, lightweight, decent stretch and movement. have hiked in these, could probably even do a lil yoga in them

• (1) Western Rise evolution shorts - dressy shorts kinda haha love these, they have held up really well for a lot of activities

• (1) Western Rise boundless shorts - not sure if they make these anymore but good shorts to work out in, travel, good amount of pockets, good fit

• (3) Ekkovision shirts - listen, I know I have a lot of clothes. I try to workout every day and I hate doing laundry so it is what it is. but these shirts are super thin and they fit great. I would buy these one hundred times over, perfect training tees.

• (2) Rhone workout shorts - I cut the lining out of these so they are really lightweight. great for the gym, swimming, hiking. small zip pocket. dries fast

• (1) Billabong rash guard - picked this up trying to learn how to surf in Brazil. does the job

• (1) Pond swim briefs - double as undies on laundry day. I really like this brand. well made, great fit to show off a lil leg when you’re on a beach in Brazil

• (2) couple of random tank tops for sunny days

• (1) Adidas Ultraboost - I’ve tried other sneakers and these are just the best for me. I love how comfortable they are when walking, running, etc. generally shoot for black but whatever is on sale also works

• (1) Birkenstocks Eva sandals - water / beach shoes, can dress them up on a night out. I squish them together and tie a shoelace around them to pack them tight, shoelace doubles as a belt if in need. stored in my bag in a packing cube bag.

• (1) Lost iN hat - cool lil travel company, enjoy their guidebooks and travel takes

• (1) Patagonia Nanopuff - packs down super small, as warm as I need it to be give or take a couple layers with it. no complaints so far

Toiletries

• Gravel Toiletry pouch - usually keep all my liquid items in here when on the move, has never leaked. sometimes will hang it in the shower or bathroom, super handy. never really have much issue with TSA or security anywhere

• Gravel Travel bottles - best bottles I’ve used. have never leaked and tetris together to save a lil space

• Matador Soap Case - pretty much the holy grail of toiletry items. magical little thing, keeps my soap dry and not mushy. I throw a piece of an african net sponge in there as well to scrub.

• Matador NanoDry towel - size large. decent enough as a backup if a place doesn’t have a towel or I need an extra

• Toothbrush

• Tweezers

• Nail clippers

• Contacts - I stock up when I’m in the states or have someone bring me extra pairs. haven’t purchased outside of the US yet

• Items I’ll refill / buy at location, brand varies:

  • Floss

  • Eyedrops

  • Deodorant

  • Toothpaste

  • Shampoo

  • Conditioner

  • Soap

  • Face wash

  • Moisturizer

  • Sunscreen

  • Tretinoin - always pick this up when I’m in a country that sells it in their pharmacies

First Aid Kit

Misc Items

• Tide Pen

• Laundry Sheets

• Clip-on Headlamp - recently upgraded from a regular strap headlamp to one of these. Super small and lightweight. I usually have a hat on anyways so I’ll clip it to that and boom, you have light

• Spork - never know when you need to eat on the go.

• Whistle - I’ve never had to use this but I keep it on my tech sling for emergencies. not sure it will even be useful in an emergency but hey, why not.

• Mack’s Silicone earplugs - I’ve tried all types of earplugs from foam ones to loops to my airpods and these are the best. they block out so much sound and conform to your ear. I’m a sidesleeper and I swear by these

• Padlock - a little heavy but someone said it was lock picking lawyer approved, don’t quote me on that though. have it for the rare occasions I am at a hostel or need to lock up my luggage

• Heroclip - I’ve lost a few of these, or they were taken off my bag by someone hah not sure if I’ll buy another because why do they cost so much but they are handy when you need them

• Binder clip - so many random uses. clip curtains shut. chip clip. hang something to dry

• Nite Ize waterproof pouch - keep my phone in this when I’m at the beach and bring it with me in the water if I’m solo. also holds important docs or items when I’m on the move

• TSA approved corkscrew - in a pinch, I’ve popped a wine bottle with a lighter before but this.. much better

• Bandana

• Poncho

• Exercise bands

• Mask

Documents

• Charles Schwab debit card - you’ll hear it from everyone but it’s true, great card. they’ll reimburse atm fees at the end of each month. I never look at atm fees because of this card.. realized after a couple days that I had agreed to a $70 fee at an airport hah reimbursed with no issue.

• Robinhood Gold Card - 3% cashback on everything, no foreign transaction fees. 3% roth ira match, $1k margins. robinhood might have it’s issues but for now I’ll continue to hang around in their ecosystem for the rewards