Boraxo

Despite my earlier critique I really do love following this thread, and offer my own system which has served me well on numerous business trips of 2-14 nights. As a professional I have some challenges as I always need to pack 1 pair of dress shoes as well as dress slacks and shirts for the office. Winter is definitely tougher as I have to choose between a long overcoat (more suitable for office) or ski-style jacket (more practical particularly for extra low temps and after work). Fortunately I rarely need to go from winter to summer on same trip (e.g. SF->UK->Africa) but it has happened!

Below is what I pack for a 1-2 week trip, obviously much less clothing for shorter trips (though the system remains the same as it is much easier to leave the non-clothing items packed & ready to go).

Bags:

• 21" B&R (though I envy my wife's 22" Tumi). But considering a switch to the wider 20." Previously used a 22" TravelPro Crew but it started to fall apart after about 5 years of abuse.
• Swiss backpack - everyone at my company seems to have one. I jam it full with a company laptop, personal ipad (for movies, etc), chargers & adaptors, liquid baggie, power bars, etc.

Tech:

• 15" Lenovo & charger
• 2017 ipad
• Kindle
• 4 port USB adaptor (has plugs to fit UK, UA & Euro)
• Portable battery
• Cords (2 apple, 1 USB C for earbuds, 1 fitbit)
• Sennheiser wireless earbuds, Shure wired buds (can't sleep with those big over ear bose/sony headphones)

Shoes:

• Athletic shoes (wear on plane)
• Dress shoes (loafers)
• ultra light flip flops if I have space
• disposable hotel slippers in outer pouch of suitcase (in case airplane doesn't provide)

Clothes:

• 5 dress shirts (folded, all cotton, suitable for hotel laundry)
• 1 thin blazer (worn onto plane if no other jacket - otherwise packed into 21" hanging compartment)
• 2 dress pants (usually 1 gray and 1 black or navy) & dress belt
• 6 undershorts
• 4 dress socks (stuffed in dress shoes)
• 2 athletic socks (also stuffed in shoes)
• 1 thick wool socks (can't sleep without them)
• 1 athletic shorts & 2 tank tops (rarely used, much to my dismay)
• 1 jeans (wear on plane)
• 2 t-shirts

Optional clothes:

• 1 compression socks (worn on plane for TATL or TPAC)
• swimsuit
• light weight sweat pants (wear in hotel room)
• 1 pair casual twill pants or 1 pair cargo pants (depending on climate and length of trip)
• scottvest - used to always bring it, but not as useful if i'm wearing jeans (still great for warm climates)
• fleece or heavy coat - depending on climate at destination (always worn onto plane)
• muffler, hat & gloves (stuffed in heavy coat)
• ball cap

Toiletries:

• I have a standard size vinyl dopp kit that holds all my meds, razors, etc. i have to carry everything I might need if I get sick because I sometimes go to countries where I can't buy meds (or arrive too late to go to CVS)
• 1 quart size bag w contact lens solution, etc. (in backpack)
• 1 quart size bag w travel size shaving cream and mouthwash (in suitcase). Occasionally UK or German TSA may hassle me for 2 liquid bags though usually I can swing it without discarding anything at security.

Other Tips:

• Buy duplicate power cords to keep in your carryon so you don't have to find/pack every time (plus you may lose one and its nice not to rush out when you get home)
• Ditto for dopp kit - much easier to have duplicate toiletries ready to go for each trip
• Make it a point to refill mini pill bottles, razors, etc. right after you return home, so you are ready to go next time
• If possible pack shirts that can combine with all your pants so you don't have to worrk about mismatching. Neutral slacks (black/grey) are best.
• For longer trips just bite the bullet and go with hotel laundry (hopefully you can expense) - it is so worth it to never worry about delayed/lost bags.
• Save empty plastic water bottle to refill at airport. Not worth bringing a nice one as it will inevitably get lost at some point.

Polytonic

What is your total bag weight?

Finkface

A bit OT but the Ultimate Charger thread has been closed. Any thoughts on this charger? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...937451669.ul7w

Seems good if it does what it is purported to do but I am no expert.

wantan

It's a very competitive market. I got this for around USD5 and it's been working 18months+ no issue : https://www.ugreen.com/product/1397-en.html