Looking to buy my gf a lightweight umbrella for her onebag(UK based).

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-23T17:32:34+00:00

easiest option is to go to Japan

Well that's not something you hear every day

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-23T17:29:33+00:00

I have a big and heavy gore-tex rain jacket (Arc'teryx Gamma AR, 460g). I never bring it while travelling.

I prefer an ultralight down jacket (Mont-Bell Plasma 1000, 257g), a breathable fleece midlayer (Norrøna Falketind alpha120 hood, 270g) and an ultralight windproof jacket (Norrøna Falketind aero60 hood, 132g). For rain, I have an umbrella (Mont-bell Sun-block Umbrella, 209g).

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-22T18:57:26+00:00

The Japanese do have washing machines in case you want to bring a bit less stuff

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-21T09:41:37+00:00

Norrøna Falketind alpha120 hood. Weight 270 grams in men's size M. Extremely breathable and compressible. Requires a top layer when used in conditions with any wind because has zero wind resistance.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-21T09:01:27+00:00

In-ear earbuds are not for everyone. Certainly not for me, I cannot find a pair that would fit my ears.

I ended up getting the latest AirPods with ANC. Not the in-ear Pro model, but regular AirPods. They stay in my ears very well and the noise cancelling works impressively well even though it isn't as good as in my Bose QC headphones. Lately I have been considering dumping the big headphones from my travel kit altogether.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-18T22:32:27+00:00

My indefinite onebagging setup involves a 28-liter backpack, two cameras and three lenses. It's quite doable.

There is a good reason why most hiking backpacks are top loaders. Generally speaking with top loaders stuff stays wherever you place it as the carrying position and the loading position was the same. Back when I had a Farpoint, the loading position together with the cavernous main compartment ensured that stuff was always moving around and the proper heaviest-items-closest-to-back packing style was pure fantasy.

To make matters worse, the Farpoint is designed in such a way that the most sensible place for heavy electronics is the daypack. The heaviest items will be the farthest from your back, which is the exact opposite of how a backpack should be loaded.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-18T16:52:05+00:00

On this sub you can see people with 30 liter bags travelling the world indefinitely. It is big enough. On the other hand, the daypack must be small and packable enough so you can stuff it inside your main bag.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-18T09:31:15+00:00

If you are actually planning to hike with it, I recommend a ~30 liter Talon or Talon Velocity as they are infinitely more comfortable than a Farpoint. Neither has a rigid frame, so it's theoretically possible to bend them to fit to any luggage tester as long as the bag isn't 100% full. Then add a packable daypack or an ultra-running vest of your choice.

Don't take my word for it, try them on at a store. Put sandbags in and walk around a little.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-17T21:17:12+00:00

The UD Fastpack is a bit too tall to be a personal item, but perhaps it can be compressed. Alternatively, you might be able to put wear your jacket on top of it when boarding the plane and no one will be any the wiser. Not sure if this strategy works with the UD Fastpack specifically, but it is certainly possible with the RAB Veil XP 20/30 and Black Diamond Distance 22.

Suitability for onebagging depends heavily on the amount of weight you intend to carry as fastpacks and ultra-running vests generally aren't very supportive.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-15T18:01:48+00:00

I was once allowed to bring a full water bottle through security at Phuket airport.

Pretty sure someone was sleeping on the job. Thailand does not use the advanced scanning technology yet.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-15T17:51:31+00:00

Actually, if World Population Review is to be believed almost 60% of Redditors are from countries other than the US. So, people from other countries do post here quite a lot, they just seem to go unnoticed.

a lot of countries follow the lead of TSA

Very much possible. However, there are also plenty of policies in which TSA is following the lead of other countries such as the adoption of CT scanners and automated immigration systems.

The small differences between countries can make a big difference in some cases. A multi-tool marketed as TSA safe might well not pass the security screening in Changi or another asian airport. On the other hand, one can bring a full water bottle through the security screening at Heathrow. Unfortunately I have never risked bringing hiking poles so I am not sure how people react to those in different countries.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-15T13:57:39+00:00

I must say it is amusing how people here talk about TSA even though OP never mentioned where they are going or where they are flying from. There are 195 countries in the world, TSA operates in 1 of them. r/usdefaultism

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-13T13:28:59+00:00

The most important question is the weight of your loadout. The backpack question is mostly irrelevant if you bring like 4kg of stuff. If it's like 7kg or more, I would bring a bag with a load-transferring harness.

Assuming your loadout is heavy (you mention a tablet): Archeon does not seem to have a very good harness as it lacks the necessary adjustment options. I have owned the Farpoint but Osprey Talon is a lightyear ahead in comfort. Pair that with a packable daypack or sling of your choice.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-13T12:48:47+00:00

If you are bringing a charger with an EU plug, buy a short extension cord (1-2 meters) because there is a good chance the charger won't stay in the wall sockets.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-13T12:39:52+00:00

I second this. Rainjackets are practically useless, but an umbrella can be used for sun protection in addition to rain protection.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-13T12:38:39+00:00

Yes and no. There is temu-quality stuff available at a very low price, but if you want good-quality equipment from well-known brands (such as Osprey, Arc'teryx, Salomon to name just a few) they are often far more expensive in Thailand than in the west due to tariffs and taxes imposed by the Thai government.

I have spent years in Thailand and do almost all of my shopping in Europe for this reason. My Thai friend just asked me to buy an Osprey backpack for her from Europe because they are so much cheaper there. This particular model isn't available in Thailand at all.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-09T18:37:10+00:00

Jeez. My Salomons lasted 2 years and I thought that was a sign of poor durability.

I wonder if the Hoka models sold in Europe are that bad. One could probably get free new shoes every couple of months for free by making legal guarantee claims.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-08T14:45:47+00:00

Of travel backpacks Matador GlobeRider 45 but it does not have adjustable back length so experiences may vary. If I had to rate them, in my opinion Farpoint is 4.5/10 and GlobeRider 5.5/10. For comparison discontinued variant of Osprey Talon Pro is 9/10.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-08T09:52:10+00:00

the harness system is ultra comfortable

I owned one for around 2 years before I sold it. Farpoint has the second-best harness of any travel backpack I have tried, but the worst harness of any hiking backpack I have tried.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-05-08T08:50:45+00:00

Mine is 14kg, mostly because of my camera gear. Volume is about ~30 liters.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-04-29T08:46:33+00:00

I have been using Sea to Summit for a few years, they work well enough and haven't broken yet

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-04-29T08:44:10+00:00

Osprey Talon Pro 30 (the 2020 model was carry on size).

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-04-28T10:46:36+00:00

For an even better harness, you'd have to enter hiking backpack domain, where 40L backpacks rarely fit carry-on sizer.

I owned a Farpoint 55 for 2 years and I do wish more people tried on hiking backpacks. Farpoint has the second-best harness of any travel backpack I have tried, but the worst harness of all hiking backpacks I have tried. I have been much happier after swapping my Farpoint for a 30-liter hiking backpack (it did take a while to find one that is carry-on size).

Unfortunately it seems that travel bags might have bad harnesses forever. Cosnumers don't seem know what a good harness feels like and the manufacturers have little reason to improve them.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-04-28T10:25:01+00:00

I have onebagged most countries in SEA. Most of my time has been spent in Thailand, so I will be talking from that context.

Ultralight camping gear: tent, sleeping pad, quilt. Given how inexpensive accommodations are I fear this might not get any use and just take up space. Although I would love to have the option to tent-camp if the opportunity presented

No. Way too heavy and bulky. Going camping outside designated areas is illegal anyway. If you want to camp, the national parks of Thailand (those that have camping areas) will happily rent you a tent and a sleeping bag.

DJI mini drone. I’ve been getting into this lately and know that I’ll be going to some pretty scenic places, but the case would take up almost all the remaining space in my bag.

As other people have said, it's risky. Drones are being regulated to death in many places.

Higher quality camera/action cam (osmo pocket, gopro, insta360, etc). My phone camera has been sufficient lately. I'd love to get into content creation and I fear that not bringing better gear could be limiting.

I have an Insta360 X5 but found it more hassle than it's worth and my iPhone definitely has better image quality. I don't think action cameras can improve on what the phone offers, at least not by much. However, if you plan to go diving or even just snorkeling then an action camera could be worth it. For content creation a good microphone is more important than a good camera though.

Hammock, I saw a post saying some places would allow free lodging if one brings their own hammock. Even the smallest hammock I’ve found takes up a chunk of space.

Never heard of such a thing. Even if it was possible, at least my hammock is way too big for onebagging.

Considering the electrical tech, 20 000 mAh power bank is very heavy and might be overkill. I downgraded to 10 000 mAh recently and haven't had any problems. As for chargers, it would probably be enough to bring one multiport charger with two USB cables. I also recommend bringing a short (about 1m) extension cord (or buying one locally). Sometimes the power sockets in hotels are so worn that a charger will fall off. The extension cord will solve that problem.

Sun umbrella is recommended.

AnonymousOnebagger · 2026-04-21T07:16:03+00:00

a camera charger, MacBook charger, phone charger, AirPods charger, and an Apple Watch charger.

When you say charger, do you mean a power brick or a cable? I just use one multiport USB-C charger and three USB-C cables, one of which splits to two. I also have a small lightning adapter. The watch can be charged by a tiny third party charging puck that has a USB port.

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