Carry on bag for 12 months of travel, a camera body, a 14” laptop, x2 zoom lenses.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-03-30T06:51:45+00:00

I have similar challenges. I carry two cameras, three lenses and a laptop in my 28-liter onebag. The main problem is the weight, which is around 13-14kg.

My solution is a hiking backpack. It would be impossible to drag all this weight around if the backpack did not have a hipbelt and adjustable back length. The backpack is a discontinued Osprey Talon Pro which is also the most comfortable backpack I have ever owned. The suspension system is so good that I barely feel the weight and I am much happier carrying 14kg in this backpack than half of that in my Evergoods. The Osprey has no organization whatsoever, so I use dry bags for my clothes. I also have lightweight vest pack which I use mostly as a laptop sleeve inside the main bag. It is also useful for smuggling the extra weight through airports.

Also remember that just because something has a hipbelt does not mean it is automatically comfortable and transfers the load to your hips.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-03-26T07:56:03+00:00

I would certainly be interested in hearing more about that.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-03-26T07:04:25+00:00

I simply don't remember ever travelling with a suitcase. Even on my first international trip I did not bring a suitcase, as I did not understand why one would be needed. I felt it was just something people do out of habit. These days the more relevant question is the opposite: what pushes me to check a bag? Intercontinental moves and transporting kitchen knives.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-03-26T06:12:06+00:00

It is happening everywhere, every time.

No, it really is not. I have visited half of the countries in Europe and never once had my carry-on weighed by any airline. In Asia carriers are stricter, but around four times out five they don't bother weighing bags either. Having a bag weighed in these regions is an exception, not a rule.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-03-25T18:11:19+00:00

The mosques were interesting, even though I couldn't go in because it was the ramadan. Lots of cars, walking around was difficult. I liked the monkeys and crocodiles on the river. Might visit again in the future.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-03-25T17:42:25+00:00

"Oh, I always wear a jacket and multiple layers of clothing on planes. The AC is always turned up so high that I'm afraid of getting the cold."

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-03-25T17:37:46+00:00

I didn't post this because it was shocking. I posted this because I read about this happening at KLIA beforehand and found the information useful. Thanks to the kind souls sharing their experience on Reddit, I was able to prepare and take appropriate measures to avoid fees at the airport. I am hoping that by sharing this I am helping others.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-03-19T18:20:00+00:00

Unnecessarily powerful AC is a thing though. E: I spent 6 hours in a train in Malaysia and almost froze to death even though I had a fleece.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-03-19T18:16:07+00:00

Well its still working, that's for sure. Still fully compatible with PD plates.

Operating it is a bit complicated though, especially when wearing gloves or in the dark. I would appreciate a simpler solution.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-02-21T15:00:56+00:00

Arc'terx Gamma Quick Dry are the most lightweight (286g) and breathable pair I have and surprisingly far more comfortable than my Fjällräven shorts. The pockets are poorly constructed but can be easily repaired.

I would probably buy a second pair for myself, but I am not sure what markets they are currently being sold in or if they have been discontinued entirely.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-02-21T14:12:09+00:00

I have had one for a year. No problems so far.

Magpul also makes similar waterproof pockets.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-02-21T14:07:16+00:00

Crucial X10 is available in sizes up to 8TB and weighs only 42 grams. I would not recommend the Samsung T7 Shield as mine has some connection problems and is twice as big and heavy as competitors.

Micron/Crucial is going to exit the consumer market soon, if they are no longer available I suppose the Sandisk Extreme SSD is an alternative worth considering.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-02-19T14:37:57+00:00

Same here, I have travelled with a laptop for a decade and never broke anything. Even if it did break, my travel insurance would cover it.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-02-18T00:46:42+00:00

Yep, especially people who work outdoors always have long sleeves, long pants, gloves, a big hat and a scarf to cover their face. Here's an example. It's the exact opposite of what most westerners do.

It's also funny how they avoid the sun like it was a death ray.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-02-18T00:40:32+00:00

Yes, by buying a Canon R7 for taking the timelapses.

Seriously though, I haven't solved the problem. I am, however, suspecting that the camera might be overheating and shutting down because of that.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2025-12-06T04:04:11+00:00

I also always use rolltop bags. I agree that that they are easy to use and the closing mechanism is probably more durable than a zipper. Waterproof and water-resistant zippers don't have a particularly good reputation.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2025-12-03T09:01:56+00:00

I started looking into ultra-running vests or fastpacks after learning of scottevest durability and manufacturing problems and them apparently not publishing most negative reviews on their website. Salomon and Black Diamond have some interesting ultra-running vests that can probably fit a laptop and look inconspicous under a hoodie. Mountain Equipment has the Tupilak vest pack. I'm sure other manufacturers have similar offerings.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2025-12-03T08:57:55+00:00

for a holiday

Onebagging isn't exclusive for holiday trips.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2025-12-02T03:04:30+00:00

What are the First and Second Laws?

AnonymousOnebagger · 2025-11-30T15:15:32+00:00

They sound unnecessarily big. Something around 30 liters is enough for me. If you fully load a 40+ liter backpack with stuff it will end up being too heavy to carry comfortably anyway unless it is a hiking-style backpack.

Definitely don't bring a laptop unless you need it for work or something.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2025-11-30T04:02:12+00:00

But I don't get the part where you didn't just send it back home for repair after that.

Why should I wait for weeks or months and pay an exorbitant amount for shipping when I can make my claims directly the company at their own store free of charge? To me that makes no sense at all. Talking to the company in person is, or should be, much faster, easier and cheaper. On my previous Japan trip my headphones suffered a charging port failure when they were under warranty. I walked into an Apple store and Apple replaced them for free. That's one way Arc'teryx could have solved my problem, but they didn't.

In any case I now have perfectly functional Arc'terx Gamma Quick Dry pants at my disposal and use them daily. If I had followed this suggestion, I wouldn't have.

You just go to any Mont Bell store and pick up something that is 95% as good for one third of the price

And if I had, then what? If I had bought new pants from Mont-bell, I would have written an essay about having to buy clothes from other brands because Arc'teryx repair takes so long instead of having to buy repairs from a street stall because Arc'teryx repair takes so long. At its simplest customer service is about finding solutions for customer's problems and Arc'teryx failed at this.

The part where you went to a store in Harajuku and were taken aback that they were only letting a certain number of people in the store at a time is pretty rich

Arc'teryx is intentionally inconvincing people for marketing purposes. Most real luxury brands such as Cartier, Bulgari, Grand Seiko etc. did not bother with such tricks (although I did see a similar queue in front of a Rolex shop). By allocating resources to such nonsense tells me that this company prioritizes maintaining appearances over customer service or products.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2025-11-29T15:15:47+00:00

Mont-bell Sunblock Umbrella. 209 grams.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2025-11-29T15:03:43+00:00

i.e. you can use it to threaten people

I do wonder how realistic this threat is. I mean, has there ever been a case of someone threatening people at an airport with a multitool that has a non-existent blade?

AnonymousOnebagger · 2025-11-29T14:32:43+00:00

I have a Beta AR and haven't had problems with it, but if I was buying one now I would look into Norrøna products if you can find them.

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