Perhaps I’m not quite at ultralgiht, but that is my end goal. To get my travel kit down to the ultralight essentials. The intention is to make traveling simpler and easier, saving more time for the important part of experiencing traveling. Many others have discussed the benefits of ultralight travels and I have been influenced by their writing and gear. Here are a few of my favourite ultralight gear lists:
- Tynan (2008 pt. 1, 2008 pt. 2, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
- Half The Clothes
- Rafal
- Regev Elya
This list will be an iterative process as I find and acquire better gear that fits my needs. I will try to keep track of all items that have been retired at the bottom if you are interested or want to find something you saw on this list a while ago. Click here to jump there now.
Lets get into the good stuff, the ultralight travel gear!
Bag
Tom Bihn Synapse 25
Front view of Tom Bihn Synapse 25L. 
Back view of Tom Bihn Synapse 25L.
This is great bag for travel and extremely high quality. The materials and construction are top-notch. The bag design and organisation are fantastic for fitting all your travel gear in to one bag. There are many proponents of this bag and is quite popular among the ultralight travel community. I have a few gripes with this bag however; it can feel heavy for it’s size sometimes and the main compartment doesn’t open as far as I’d like it too. Additionally, the “laptop” sleeve in the main compartment is sometimes difficult to get stuff in and out.
I also think I should’ve got the 19L version as this one is too big for 90% of the occasions I use it. Overall, it is a great bag, Tom Bihn do a great job constructing these bags. I am also interested in a few of there other products however shipping is a bit cost-prohibitive to Australia. Luckily I got this on a trip to Seattle, where their workshop is located :).
Shirts
Icebreaker Cool-Lite
Icebreaker Cool-Lite Shirt 
Icebreaker Cool-Lite Shirt branding
Ibex (Wool/Silk)
Ibex Wool Silk Shirt. 
Ibex Wool Silk Shirt branding. With a red dot, at least its not a cashmere sweater.
Olivers(Wool/poly?)
Olivers Wool Tech Mesh Shirt. Apologies for the blurry photo. 
Olivers Wool Tech Mesh Shirt details.
Shorts
$10 department store shorts
Nike 5 Inch Running Shorts
Pants
Uniqlo Ultra Stetch Jeans
Jacket
Uniqlo Down Jacket
Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Jacket. 
Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Jacket in stuff sack.
Underwear
Uniqlo Airsim
Underarmour Boxerjocks
Socks
Smartwool Loafer/Liner Socks. 
Smartwool Toe Socks. 
Injinji NuWool Toe Socks. 
Wool and Prince Wool Socks. 
Rad New Zealand Merino Wool Socks.
Smartwool Loafer Socks/Liners
Smartwool Sport Toe Socks
Injiji Toe Socks
Wool & Prince Wool Socks
Rad New Zealand Merino Socks
Shoes
Lems Primal 2
Earthrunners Circadian Lifestyle Sandals
Other Clothing
Icebreaker Merino Wool Buff
Icebreaker Merino Wool Buff. 
Icebreaker Merino Wool Buff branding.
Tech
Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Carbon 2nd Gen
Lenovo X1 Carbon 2nd Generation. 
Lenovo X1 Carbon 2nd Generation open.
Microsoft Bluetooth Mouse 3600
Xiaomi A2
Front view of Xiaomi A2. 
Back view of Xiaomi A2.
AirPods
Kindle Paperwhite 3rd Gen
Xiaomi Powerbank Pro + No name Powerbank
Xiaomi Powerbank 2. 
Xiaomi Powerbank 2, top view. 
No name powerbank. 
No name powerbank, top view. 
No name powerbank, one side view. 
No name powerbank, other side view.
SiliconPower 1TB External Harddrive
Silicon Power Armor A80 1TB. 
Silicon Power Armor A80 1TB.
Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera + Accessories
Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker
Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker, from front. 
Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker, from top. 
Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker, from back.
Miscellaneous Tech and Assorted Cables
Toiletries
Toiletries, including hand sanitiser, tape, tissues, deodorant, sunscreen, imodium, toothbrush, earplugs, tongue scraper and bag. 
Kent Cellulose Acetate Comb.
Miscellaneous Gear
Miscellaneous gear, including microfiber towel, silk liner, gum, google hacky sack, pen, headphones and lock. 
SleepMaster sleep mask folded. 
Casio G-Shock G-7900. 
Snacks! 
Ikea foldable shopping/tote bag. 
Montblanc slim wallet. 
HydroFlask Vaccum Insulated Bottle.
Foldable Frisbee, Google Hacky Sack, Gum, Notebook + Pen
Silk Sleeping Bag Liner
Packtowel Kathmandu