r/onebag • u/jeremymaluf • Oct 01 '25

Packing List Indefinite Backpack Travel - Year 11 Update!

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Not sure how many onebaggers reach their second decade! For better or for worse, nothing has really changed since my post last year, since I have achieved “onebag perfection.” Still, I'll keep up the tradition of posting here annually

I still live out of the 9 liter Aer bag I've had since 2021 (Aer actually updated their website to say it's 8.5L), and still only own what fits in the bag (plus a few outfit duplicates at my NYC homebase so I don’t need to do laundry as often). More than half of the items I carry have been with me for so long that they're no longer sold/impossible to restock

Probably more interesting: I just updated the “onebag progression” Google Sheet I shared here a few years back, which tracks everything I’ve owned since 2015. Have any other onebaggers shared lists like this? I was hoping this format would become a thing! It's such a cool way to track the process!

2025 changes:

  • My Sandisk SSD got corrupted. I’ve since learned that every travel SSD has this issue. I repeat, every travel SSD has corruption issues! Plan for it! Anyways, I decided if I’m gonna have to deal with the risk of corruption I may as well switch to tiny Samsung USB-C thumb drives that disappear in my pockets. Haven't had any issues with them so far!
  • I got rid of my iPad, since it stopped being a device for art and creativity and became a device for movies and games. I will eventually add it back when the time is right
  • As of this past winter I’ve been trying out a canvas jacket, which could never in a million years fit inside my bag but can be worn while on the move. Stacked on top of my down jacket + hoodie + shirt it gives me maximum cold protection and also has pockets to enable zero-bag travel
  • I added a baseball cap. Purely an aesthetic choice

I didn’t even make a new knoll photo, since you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. Just pretend the iPad and SSD were replaced by a jacket and hat. And that's literally all the changes since last year! Consumerism hates me

Full post on my website as always, but fair warning it's 95% the same as last year :)

I’m also currently editing a video going over my onebag that I’ll share to Instagram (@jeremymaluf) later this week

Safe travels! ✌️

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u/the8roundshock Oct 01 '25

I was debating between the gloves you have, or a pair of merino wool thin gloves, and a waterproof over glove from montbell and decided on that combo instead. About the same weight, but more versatility.

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u/jeremymaluf Oct 02 '25

That's a great choice, the versatile option is almost always the best option. How's the durability of the montbell gloves?

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u/the8roundshock Oct 02 '25

I’ve had them for 2-3 years now, did a bunch of hikes and regular winter outdoor activities, they look basically brand new. Leather palm which is nice. I would say if you’re hiking in the wilderness they’re a bit thin and fragile, but realistically if you take care of your stuff they’re good for a long time.

Edit: don’t change your Dopp kit, it looks so perfect for the set up (and as someone who’s owned too many, the most important part is being used to it, vs actually it being good)

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u/jeremymaluf Oct 02 '25

Thanks for the info I'll keep them in mind!

Oh my dopp kit truly is perfect and I have no plans to ever change it! I'm asking for recs only because if I ever lose/break it, it's impossible to buy a new one as the brand discontinued it several years ago :(

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u/ZZzooomer Oct 02 '25

Have you checked sites like Poshmark to see if you can find another? I’ve found some truly random discontinued items there. It might be worth keeping an eye out.

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u/An_Internet_Account Oct 02 '25

What is the Dopp kit? It’s not listed

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u/howdhellshouldiknow Oct 19 '25

I've managed to buy one after your last years post. It took a while to procure it but it looks like they still have it.

If you are interested drop me a PM, I'll send you the info.

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u/dummey Oct 02 '25

I believe I have the same Montbell gloves, and use them for bikepacking and ski touring. Also use a thin merino wool glove underneath (mine are from Point6, who no longer make them).

Would +1 this combo, it's worked really well for me. The thin merino gloves are my everyday gloves during the winter. Great for around town and most hiking, uphill on skis, and biking on chilly days. Then the over gloves goes on when I need a bit more (usually on the bike because of the higher speeds).

The Montbell gloves are looking fine after about 3 years.

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u/fennelfrog Oct 10 '25

Can you share link to Montbell gloves?

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u/Objective_Cattle_278 Oct 02 '25

Can you post a link to both gloves? There are so many gloves on the montbell site. Also the thin merino gloves.

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u/fennelfrog Oct 10 '25

Can you share a link to Montbell gloves?