Packing cubes inside my carryon suitcase, which I use regularly for my ultra light, carryon-only packing strategy. ©KettiWilhelm2023

Packing

My packing philosophy: Pack light, but don’t sacrifice anything that would truly add joy or comfort to a trip. (It’s a delicate balance.) In these travel gear reviews, and destination-specific packing lists, I spare no detail and I’m very, very picky.

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Getting ready for a big trip? These are a few of the things I pack every time to travel better, lighter and more sustainably.

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Tortuga compression packing cube filled with six tops, including three sweaters. ©KettiWilhelm2024

The Best Packing Cubes

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Testing my Unbound Merino Active Merino wool tank top as part of my light-packing travel wardrobe in Europe. ©KettiWilhelm2023

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Wearing my Tortuga travel backpack – one of the best sustainable travel gifts this year. ©KettiWilhelm2023

Going light? These are my favorite travel backpacks

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A new, purple, plastic-free Pela iPhone case. ©KettiWilhelm

Travel e-SIM (cheaper, easier and no plastic or e-waste)

My LARQ self-cleaning water bottle, sitting on a rock with the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean behind. ©KettiWilhelm2021

Kill the bugs in ANY tap water (no more plastic bottles!)

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My LARQ self-cleaning water bottle, and Grayl filtering water bottle, sitting on a rock with the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean behind. ©KettiWilhelm2021

…When the water needs even more help, use this

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