What accessories for your minimalist trips?

At first glance, traveling without excess, and with the bare necessities seems simple. The further you go through your packing list, the more you realize that it’s not so obvious! You can’t decide and waste time organizing your luggage? We give you some tips for traveling minimalist, without feeling deprivation.

Choose the size of your travel bag carefully!

Who says minimalist travel, necessarily says reduced baggage. It is therefore preferable to travel with a backpack, than with a suitcase. You will have less difficulty filling it out, and only remembering what is really important. So, your travel bag will be your first ally during your travels. It should be light enough to be easily transported. A good travel bag will also offer several compartments to simplify storage. The most extreme will take everything in a 10 liter bag, for a trip lasting several months. At first glance, this capacity may seem very low! However, it is enough for a few clothes, a toiletry bag, and a few accessories. Without going to this extreme, you can afford a bag up to 5 liters larger. The goal: to reduce your luggage to the strict minimum, while still having room for everything. As you gain experience, you will realize that 10 liters remain the most practical for minimalist travel.

A well-filled toiletry bag

Toiletries are, without doubt, those that you don’t mind taking with you. By choosing the right formats, you will have no trouble finding space for them. Opt for a mini toiletry bag which will contain a few carefully selected items. Fill it wisely, so as not to take anything superfluous. No more standard formats which will come back half full, and no more products that you can find in local shops. Think practical, and opt for items that you will be sure to use:

There toothbrush
There hair brush
THE electric razor
A nail clipper
Tweezers
Baking soda
A solid shampoo
Coconut oil

For women, these few essentials can be supplemented by a menstrual cup or reusable sanitary briefs, barrettes and some elastics. Swap the razor for a travel-sized epilator with interchangeable heads. You will not need to buy toilet soap, unless you go to a remote corner where you will not find any shops. Even in the most remote areas, it will not be difficult to find soap that will last you several weeks. In addition to freeing up space in your luggage, buying your salon locally will not cost more.

Bag organizers

These accessories will mainly be used to organize the spaces in your travel bag. You can dedicate each compartment to specific items, without wasting space. Travel bag organizers also prevent you from disturbing clothes, which are often the hardest to store. You can access your entire bag without creating a luggage mess.

Compact electronic devices

Traveling minimalist also means focusing on compact devices that won’t weigh much. Choose an e-reader over a book, especially if you have trouble choosing which titles to take. The e-reader is practical, easy to load, and can contain several tens of thousands of references. Its format will depend on the type of books you like to read. A convertible laptop will also be less bulky than a classic model. Also think about headphones that slip into a pouch, and which take up less space than headphones.

Checklist of minimalist travel accessories

Versatile and lightweight backpack
Minimalist toiletry bag (containing only the essentials)
Compact Microfiber Travel Towel
Reusable, lightweight water bottle
Compact universal plug adapter
Multifunction portable charger or external battery
Compact first aid kit with essential items
Lightweight and secure travel padlock
Flash light Or compact headlamp
Compression sack to save space in your bag
Lightweight, foldable blanket
Foldable or compressible water bottle to save space
Compact sewing kit for small repairs
Travel kit for documents (passport, tickets, etc.)
Compressible laundry bag to separate dirty clothes
Foldable earphones or headphones
Compact and comfortable sleep mask
Airplane Headphone Jack Adapter
Minimalist travel notebook or journal to take notes and memories
Minimalist credit card or wallet to keep your belongings in order.

Conclusion & Opinion

Traveling minimalistly is an approach that is growing in popularity for good reasons. By reducing the amount of accessories and equipment you bring with you, you simplify your travel experience and free up mental and physical space to fully enjoy your destination.

Careful selection of accessories is essential for minimalist travel. Choosing versatile and compact items allows you to maximize the efficiency of your equipment while minimizing the weight and bulk of your bag.

Minimalist travel offers a freedom and lightness that can transform the way you travel. By focusing on the essentials, you are freer to explore, immerse yourself in local culture and enjoy authentic experiences without being hampered by excess baggage.

As a firm believer in minimalist travel, I can only recommend this approach to all travelers. Not only does this simplify your travels, but it also allows you to connect more deeply with your surroundings and travel with a greater awareness of your real needs.

Overall, minimalist travel invites you to rethink your relationship with material possessions and discover the richness of the travel experience in its simplest and most authentic form. Whether you’re traveling for a week or a year, adopting a minimalist approach can turn your trip into an unforgettable adventure.

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