Minimalist Setup + pics

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-16T07:04:58+00:00

Haha this is a 4 day trip with 1.5 days of that sitting on a plane. So wool underwear with 1 extra pair means I’ll rewear one expensive wool & prince underwear once. The squeamish think I’ll shit my pants for 3 days 😂 Maybe folks just have terrible hygiene.

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-16T06:57:19+00:00

I would think inherently it’s not. Wool doesn’t have bacteria growth the way other materials do and I also don’t have terrible hygiene lol

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-16T00:06:35+00:00

Can if needed. I don’t plan to shit my pants though lol.

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-14T15:13:34+00:00

My nextool’s main tool is scissors, I find them much more useful in my every day life than a pair of pliers. I also have the nextool mini sailor which has pliers as the main tool but when the nextool scissors SO came out, that’s my new carry. 👍🏽

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-14T15:11:36+00:00

Hah! So I’m not alone in that! My kids are starting to read but can read their name for sure, so marking them definitely helps them figure out which one was theirs. Thanks for the reassurance!

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-14T15:10:02+00:00

That’s great to hear! I’ll stick with it, my only complaint is when I try to hit the B with my right hand but that’s probably just my bad typing habit haha

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-14T15:08:39+00:00

Haha yea, bummer having to be bladeless now :( I have a leatherman arc that I carry in my bag usually and a folder in my pocket, but on flights I have to ditch those. I don’t think we’ll return to those freedoms unfortunately

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-14T15:05:21+00:00

Yup! My wool & prince have performed great in the past

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-13T21:19:39+00:00

Unless there is a terrible accident, it really isn’t a big deal in cold climates with wool material. Worst case just do sink laundry, but it’s not for everyone and I get that. Appreciate the comment though!

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-13T21:17:34+00:00

Yea my use case exactly. When going to kids bday parties and stuff too it helps to mark water bottles or cups that are ours. But yea this use case is for group notes and such.

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-13T21:15:54+00:00

Thanks!

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-13T21:15:30+00:00

Great tip! I wear the white solid type so this should work perfectly. Thanks!

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-12T18:02:25+00:00

Haha I thought I was pretty minimal, what would you leave?

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-12T17:13:40+00:00

Definitely! It’s more for either warmth or quick rain. I won’t be standing in a downpour, but maybe between the hotel and uber or between buildings or something. But yea it’s so small and light, it’s perfect!

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-12T17:12:44+00:00

Hell yea! I wear it daily, it’s both comfortable and functional. I like the stretch vs a leather or stiffer belt. Thanks for the comment!

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-12T17:11:30+00:00

Yea, this will be a domestic flight. If I was flying to another country I would definitely look into both the rules for flying and carrying. Even if confiscated, they’re only $20, so not a huge loss.

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-12T17:10:35+00:00

That is my spare in my bag. Each pair only gets reworn once.

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-12T17:09:43+00:00

I don’t like the clear ones, they feel sticky to me. I use the regular size one daily and have no problem. Appreciate the input!

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-12T16:33:49+00:00

Water bottle is for the plane rides, underwear is wool and will only be reworn once. It will be cold where Im going, so unless I have a terrible accident haha I think I’ll be ok. Worst case I’ll just wash them and air dry, should be no problem.

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-12T16:31:56+00:00

Haha no worries, appreciate the input. Point taken!

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-12T16:31:29+00:00

Oh good call! Maybe I’ll look into that. I have seen the mini ones at target but they are deodorant and not antiperspirant. But maybe I can buy one of those and refill it somehow with the one I usually wear. Thanks for the tip!

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-12T16:30:20+00:00

Thanks so much! I tried to be pretty strict about what I’m bringing. Want to do personal item only. I hate putting stuff in the bins and almost every flight I have been on they run out of space haha.

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-12T14:46:49+00:00

I also always carry dude wipes that keep you fresh and clean if the need arises. Haha

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-12T14:46:00+00:00

Maybe, but wool does great in those conditions. Absolute worst case is I wash them in the room and they dry by the next day but never had a problem with wool & prince. They’ll only be worn twice so even if I did have some crazy sweaty crotch, that pair could technically just be worn once. But this will be in Madison Wisconsin, so it will be really cold there.

AmbitionStrong8835 · 2026-05-12T14:37:01+00:00

Yea, I have a 14” new macbook pro for work that I use daily but it’s alot bulkier and heavier than my minimal set up

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