My Travel Packing for the Easily Fatigued: 'I Want to Lighten My Load Even by a Gram'

The weight of your luggage is the weight on your heart.

For someone like me who gets tired very easily, lightening my luggage is a key factor that determines the satisfaction of my trip.

When I go on a trip, I record my luggage and the clothes I wore to verify whether I actually needed them,

→Was it really necessary?
→How was the satisfaction level?


after taking them with me.

①Before going on a trip write down what you are bringing
②After going on a trip evaluate it

The benefits of recording your belongings in a notebook

The reason I record them in a notebook is because

☑︎What month is it (Summer? Winter?)
☑︎What is the weather like (Sunny? Rainy?)
☑︎What kind of region is it (Hot? Cold?)
☑︎What is the mode of transport (Bus? Airplane?)
☑︎What is the purpose of the trip? (TPO)
☑︎Is it mostly indoors or outdoors? (Do you walk a lot?)

because this information is summarized and easy to check.

It becomes a very good reference for your next trip.

For this trip to Kanazawa, I experimented to see if I could travel 'hands-free' without carrying a backpack.

✅Must-haves! Top 3 items

◼︎Ultra-thin windbreaker

《Reference》UNIQLO
Pocketable UV Cut Parka/3D Cut

🌟Point→It has a hood and the zipper closes up to the neck

🌟Point→Ultra-thin and fits in a pocket

🌟Point→The pockets have zippers

◼︎ Waist pouch

《Reference》UNIQLO
Nylon body bag

The brand doesn't matter, but not leather, nylon! I recommend one that is designed to be supported by your hip bones, not a body bag. Some say you can wear them over your shoulder, but I feel like supporting it with your hip bones makes it feel the least heavy.

I put cash, tickets, a portable charger,
gloves, and a folding umbrella in it.

◼︎ Folding umbrella

《Reference》AMVEL pentagon67 (67g)

Whether it's when the sun is strong or when it suddenly starts to drizzle. A folding umbrella small and light enough to fit in your pocket is a reliable travel companion. Of course, it's weak against the wind and can flip inside out, but I prioritize lightness over durability.

✅ Other "Travel Light" tips

◼︎ Put cash and cards in a "Ziploc" bag

Wallets themselves can be heavy and bulky. In that regard, a Ziploc is see-through, waterproof, light, and thin, making it the optimal solution for travel.

◼︎ Reduce clothes with a reversible jacket

When you want to change your look between day one and day two, make your main outfit a dress and change your look with what you wear over it, or using reversible clothing also helps reduce luggage.

◼︎ Use durable socks.

☑︎ Good fit
☑︎ Just the right thickness
☑︎ Breathable
☑︎ Don't slide down

The right pair of socks makes a huge difference in how easy it is to walk.
Please take your "I can trust these!" go-to socks with you on your travels.

◼︎ Write down your flight [confirmation number] and [reservation number] on paper

If you lose your smartphone or can't display them due to a poor internet connection,you'll panic, right? I've managed to get through situations smoothly by having this information written on paper. Oh, andwriting down your companion's phone numbermight be a good idea too.

◼︎ You can just wash your clothes at the hotel

Clothes might be the bulkiest part of your luggage. Instead of packing extra just in case they get dirty, considering washing them at the hotel's coin laundry as a last resort is one option.

◼︎ Use lockers or delivery services

Try looking up "hands-free sightseeing" services that deliver your luggage from the station to your hotel.
You can go sightseeing without having to stop by the hotel to drop off your bags from the airport or station. It costs about 700 yen and saves you time.

◼︎ It's better to have a portable charger

Although there are portable charger rentals at convenience stores and stations, your smartphone is your lifeline while traveling, so it's better to have one with"enough capacity for one full charge."

Prioritize lightness over capacity. Choose one thatweighs under 100g.It's also important that it fits in your pocket and has
an integrated cord.

Incorporate it into your daily life too...

How was it? 🤭

If you prioritize "lightness" in your choices not just when traveling, but in your everyday life, you might find yourself getting a little less tired and able to spend your days feeling reasonably energetic.

This is a recommended magazine for sensitive people who get tired easily 💊