When I sold everything and left the U.S. in 2022, I quickly realized I didn’t need nearly as much as I thought. Today, I travel full-time with just one carry-on backpack weighing under 7kg (15 lbs). After hundreds of flights, buses, trains, and hotel stays across Southeast Asia, I’ve refined my setup to include only the gear I actually use. In this guide, I’ll show you exactly what’s in my bag, why I carry it, and how traveling lighter has saved me money, reduced stress, and made moving from country to country much easier.