Only taking the clothes you really need is one of the quickest ways to start slimming down your backpacking setup in the move toward ultralight freedom. What do you really need though? Here, Justin and I share what we take in our ultralight set up for long distance backpacking after 10 years of trial and error + honest reviews to help you make your own decisions.
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May 2015
- May 15, 2015 A Guide To Trekking Poon Hill
- May 16, 2015 Backpacking Young Lake, Yosemite
- May 16, 2015 The Nepal Earthquake: A First Hand Account
- May 17, 2015 A Guide To Island Hopping in Thailand
- May 17, 2015 Malawi: Climbing Mt. Mulanje
- May 18, 2015 Rafting the Marshyangdi
- May 19, 2015 Tips For Riding the Metro in Delhi
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June 2015
- Jun 2, 2015 Ten Reasons to Travel More
- Jun 2, 2015 Calmest Shopping in Delhi?
- Jun 3, 2015 Thinking of Visiting Papua New Guinea? Read This First.
- Jun 4, 2015 A Day and a Half in Jaipur
- Jun 4, 2015 Visiting the Asaro Mudmen
- Jun 4, 2015 Passport Photos: The Real Story
- Jun 8, 2015 Tips for Visiting Joshua Tree
- Jun 8, 2015 A Day in Zion
- Jun 17, 2015 Driving Up Big Sur
- Jun 18, 2015 Backpacking Yosemite
- Jun 18, 2015 How to Plan an International Trip
- Jun 21, 2015 Nicaragua: A Splash, A Dash and A Crash
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July 2015
- Jul 8, 2015 Backpacking Mt. Rainier
- Jul 9, 2015 Flying Smart
- Jul 9, 2015 Your Guide To Getting A Passport
- Jul 9, 2015 Across Western Australia Via 4x4
- Jul 10, 2015 Thoughts On Airplane Food
- Jul 26, 2015 Tulum: The Gem of Mexico
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September 2015
- Sep 16, 2015 Impressions of India
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October 2015
- Oct 14, 2015 Eating My Way Through Brisbane
- Oct 20, 2015 Ten Tips for Backpacking the Enchantments
- Oct 20, 2015 Two Days in the Enchantments
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November 2015
- Nov 7, 2015 Adventure Misery: Is It Worth It?
- Nov 8, 2015 Traveling Without Regrets
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December 2015
- Dec 12, 2015 A Visit to the San Juan Islands
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February 2016
- Feb 1, 2016 Gold vs Sunshine Coast?
- Feb 18, 2016 A Review of The Manor: Tales of Irony in Delhi
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March 2016
- Mar 6, 2016 You Know You're a Budget Traveler When...
- Mar 13, 2016 Architectural Wonders of India
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April 2016
- Apr 7, 2016 That Was Awkward
- Apr 29, 2016 #Vanlife: Bringing Our Sprinter Home
- June 2016
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July 2016
- Jul 12, 2016 I Can't Print Your Boarding Passes...
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August 2016
- Aug 6, 2016 10 Reasons to Visit Singapore
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October 2016
- Oct 5, 2016 A Review of Redang & Wisana Village
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December 2016
- Dec 9, 2016 We've Got Solar Power
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July 2017
- Jul 18, 2017 Glamping in Thailand: A Review of Khwan Beach Resort
- Jul 26, 2017 Adventures in Chiang Mai: Smile Organic Farm Cooking School
- Jul 27, 2017 We've Got A Floor Too...
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August 2017
- Aug 9, 2017 The Renaissance: Luxury Living on Koh Samui
- Aug 9, 2017 Life in Our Van
- Aug 11, 2017 Van Tour
- Aug 28, 2017 8 Reasons Lake Tahoe is a Road Trip Must
- Aug 31, 2017 Frequently Asked Questions: Vanlife
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October 2017
- Oct 6, 2017 How to Spend Two Days in Yellowstone
- Oct 10, 2017 Van Oven: How To
- Oct 18, 2017 Planar Heater Install
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November 2017
- Nov 15, 2017 Art in Paradise: Chiang Mai
- Nov 20, 2017 #Vanlife Interview
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December 2017
- Dec 7, 2017 From FedEx Van to Home
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January 2018
- Jan 14, 2018 10 Reasons to Have a Long Layover in Seoul
- Jan 21, 2018 My Lesser Known Places Bucket List
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February 2018
- Feb 21, 2018 How to Spend 24 Hours in Death Valley
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March 2018
- Mar 15, 2018 6 Reasons Lisbon Should be on Your Travel Radar
- Mar 23, 2018 A Guide to Quinta da Regaleira
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April 2018
- Apr 10, 2018 #Vanlife Interview II
- Apr 17, 2018 5 Hacks for Living in a Van
- Apr 18, 2018 5 Things to Do in the San Juan Islands
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May 2018
- May 9, 2018 Short Stories From Eight Months in Our Van
- May 25, 2018 How to Travel Internationally With Just a Carry-On
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June 2018
- Jun 11, 2018 What Life in a Van is Really Like
- Jun 20, 2018 Review of Feels Like Home Rossio Prime Suites: Lisbon
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July 2018
- Jul 5, 2018 Alaskan Motorbike Adventure: Part 1
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September 2018
- Sep 19, 2018 A Guide to Liard River Hot Springs
- Sep 28, 2018 How to Change Grille From Dodge to Mercedes in a Sprinter Van
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November 2018
- Nov 19, 2018 Review of The Temple Lodge - Paradise in Uluwatu
- Nov 28, 2018 Internet In Your Van: WifiRanger Review And How To
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January 2019
- Jan 30, 2019 Why You Should Visit Yosemite Next Fall
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February 2019
- Feb 19, 2019 A Guide To Big Sur
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March 2019
- Mar 21, 2019 How To Insure Your DIY Van Build as a Camper
- Mar 28, 2019 A Review Of Sal Secret Spot, Uluwatu
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May 2019
- May 2, 2019 How To Spend Two Days In Banff + Jaspe
- May 20, 2019 Sprinter Van Conversion Item List + Reviews
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September 2019
- Sep 11, 2019 Fifteen Jobs You Can Do From Your Van
- Sep 15, 2019 A Review of Jeeva Klui (An Indonesia Top 25 Hotel)
- November 2019
- December 2019
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April 2020
- Apr 9, 2020 Save Big Money Next Time You Travel
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November 2020
- Nov 1, 2020 A DIY Guide To Painting Your Van With Bed Liner
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December 2021
- Dec 17, 2021 The Ultimate Guide to Caye Caulker: Is It Worth It?
- December 2022
- May 2023
- November 2023
- March 2024
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- July 2024
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September 2024
- Sep 2, 2024 Visiting Spokane With Kids? Your Ultimate Guide From a Local Mom
- Sep 10, 2024 A Realistic Guide to Visiting the Vatican Museums With a Toddler + Baby
- Sep 16, 2024 Visiting St. Peter's Basilica With a Toddler? Answers to All Your Questions + Tips
- Sep 28, 2024 A Review of Cruising With an Infant on MSC: Would We Do It Again?
- October 2024
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November 2024
- Nov 6, 2024 Tent Camping in Iceland With a Baby - Do or Don't?
- Nov 11, 2024 Can You Visit Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach With a Toddler?
- Nov 24, 2024 GoOpti Shuttle With Baby & Toddler: An Honest Review
- December 2024
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January 2025
- Jan 8, 2025 Our Favorite Toys for Ultralight International Travel With Toddlers
- Jan 15, 2025 Taking Public Transportation from Zagreb to the Airport - Doable With a Toddler?
- Jan 27, 2025 A Guide to Visiting San Marino With a Toddler
- Jan 31, 2025 Kefalonia
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