The One Bag Setup I Use After 96 Countries

The One Bag Setup I Use After 96 Countries

 

Most people pack too much.

That’s the truth.

They carry things they don’t use, drag weight they don’t need, and spend their whole trip managing their luggage instead of actually moving.

I used to do the same.

After travelling across 96 countries, I realised something simple:

You don’t need more gear. You need a better system.

For me, that system became one bag.

The TREKARIUS 35L Travel Pack is what I built that around.

TREKARIUS 35L packed for travel

Everything fits in 35L.

Why one bag changes everything

When you carry one bag:

  • You move faster
  • You think less about logistics
  • You avoid check-in stress
  • You stay in control of your gear

There’s no waiting at baggage claim. No dragging suitcases through streets. No overthinking what you packed.

Just move.

What I actually carry

This is where most people get it wrong.

They overpack because they don’t trust their setup.

Here’s mine:

  • Clothes (minimal rotation)
  • Laptop + essentials
  • Toiletries (small, simple)
  • Documents + valuables

That’s it.

The difference isn’t what you carry. It’s how it’s organised.

TREKARIUS 35L internal organisation and packing cubes

Why the TREKARIUS 35L works

A lot of bags claim to be “travel bags.” Most of them fall apart when you actually use them properly.

The TREKARIUS 35L works because it’s built around real movement, not just storage.

  • 35L capacity (fits carry-on limits)
  • Clean compartment layout (no digging around)
  • Hidden pockets (for documents and cash)
  • Durable build (handles real use)
  • Low-profile design (doesn’t draw attention)

Everything has a place. Nothing feels random.

The mistake most people make

They think more space = better.

It’s the opposite.

More space just means more unnecessary weight.

Once you lock into a one bag setup, you start cutting everything that doesn’t matter.

That’s where travel becomes easier.

This is what freedom actually looks like

No waiting.

No dragging luggage.

No overpacking.

Just one bag, ready to move.

If you want to build a setup like this, this is the bag I’d start with.

See the TREKARIUS 35L Setup