Minimalist Travel Series: Long Weekend in Georgia
- Evan Chartier
- May 12, 2019
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 5, 2019
May 2019 started with 3 days in Georgia. I wanted to pack light (on Spirit and a tight budget, both fun and a necessity)! I knew that a light pack would allow me to embrace any adventure, from an impromptu road trip to miles of walking. I decided to bring only my 11 liter day pack! Here it is all packed up:
Below is what I brought and what I would leave behind next time:
*Note: I have no sponsorships and purchased the items below. I recommend purchasing items used when possible. Links to new items are provided - I do not benefit from any clicks or purchases. I bought most of these items second hand and recommend you do too! I will include a post on my favorite sources later :)
Context
Boston (point of departure): 45-50 degrees and raining
Atlanta & Athens (destination): 85 degrees and sunny
Carry Gear
Black Diamond Bbee 11 Liter Pack
Sea to Summit UltraSil 13 Liter Dry Sack
Clothing Packed
Synthetic shorts
Toiletries
Shampoo
Nail clipper (Free giveaway)
Chapstick (Free giveaway)
6 strands dental floss
Deodorant
Electronics
Charging block from gas station
Personal Items
Wallet pouch with anti-pickpocket cord
Keys
Glasses in case
Flight and Entertainment
Pre-printed Spirit boarding pass
2 pens for annotating books
2 books
Water bottle/thermos
2 jasmine tea bags
Clothing worn (No photo)
Jeans
Cotton T-Shirt
Trip in numbers: 150 driving miles, 6 MARTA/train rides, 3 different lodging situations, 2 delayed flights, 2 cities, 1 borrowed car, 1 concert in a synagogue, 1 human rights music festival, and many miles of walking. I was glad to have a light and tiny bag!
Here are the items I did not use that I could have left at home to pack even lighter: 1 pen, 2 tea bags, most of my keys, headphones, Smartwool leggings, shorts, 1 pair socks, and my rain jacket. I could also have switched the thermos for a water bladder/platypus.