Everything You Need. Nothing You Don’t.

Hand-tested packing guides for every journey, from mountain trails to city escapes, winter rides to one-bag weeks in Asia

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Your Packing Guides

Three hand-tested checklists ready to use today.

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Carry-On Only Guide

Comfort

Everything you need, nothing you don’t.

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Budget Backpack Guide

Budget

Pack smart when money’s tight.

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Beach Travel Guide

Adventure

Warm, light, and weather-proof.

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👀 Smarter packing doesn’t stop here – check what’s coming next.

Coming Soon

Three new guides launching this fall.

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Weekend City Trip

2–3 days, zero stress.

Launching November 2025

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Adventure and Hiking

Layers, safety, and trail-ready.

Launching November 2025

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Couple Packing Guide

Share gear, save space.

Launching Dezember 2025

More guides are in the works – stay tuned via the newsletter for early access.

Destination Guides

Smart packing lists tailored for where you’re going.

Where are you going?

Cities
Winter
Beach
Backpacking
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Japan

Minimalist packing for 3 seasons in one trip.

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Thailand

Ultralight tropical kit that keeps you cool.

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Paris

Smart city packing without overloading your bag.

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Don’t see your place yet? More destinations launching soon.

Why You Can Trust Me

I’ve lived these packing lists myself – from one-bagging Asia to layering through Europe’s winters. Every guide is tested on the road, refined by trial and error, and designed to save you stress before you even zip your bag.

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Budget month in Thailand

(carry-on only)

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Winter train trip across Europe

(layering setup)

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One-bag week in Paris

(city kit)

2023 – First one-bag trip across Asia 🎒

🚆 2024 – Winter rail journey through Europe ❄️

🌍 2025 – Launch of GearUpYourLife guides 🧭