Photo Essay: Taking Two Small Bags Around The World

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Ernest White II of the popular Fly Brother blog is currently on a comprehensive round the world journey that would see him trek through Cairo, Istanbul, and Alice Springs. Through photographs, he has shared his packing process so he never has to check in any luggage.
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1.“August 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida. My 15-year-old brother’s room (which I have commandeered for the two months I’ve been home). With the help of Fly Mother and some Zip-Lock bags, I’m all packed for three months on the road….”…..Fly Brother

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2.That would be one dress shirt and a pair of khakis, some jeans, 6 pair of draws, four pair of socks, 3 white tees, swim trunks, gym shorts, four short-sleeve t-shirts, two long-sleeve tees, and a pair of size-13 loafers

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3.Taking one pair of loafers…

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4.…stuffed with socks for saving space.

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5.Rolling up clothes significantly saves space.

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7.…as well as vacuum packing clothes…

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8.Ziplock bags are great for packing underwear.

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9.All apparel packed. Now on to accessories….

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10.Essentials for the trip include a laptop, 3 guidebooks, 2 notebooks, camera, toiletries, and other miscellaneous items..

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11.…all packed into this small backpack

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12.Ta-Da! Now set for a trip around the world.


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Lola Akinmade is the editor of Matador Goods. Read her articles, view her photography, and follow her travels at http://www.lolaakinmade.com

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  • Hal replied on September 4, 2009

    Wow. That’s impressive.

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  • SK replied on September 5, 2009

    sweet. minimal is the way to go man! & if you cut out some of those extra clothes you could fit it all in just one bag! besides, buying clothes on the road is kinda fun

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  • happy andira replied on September 8, 2009

    How i wish i do not need my make up or flip flops or more shirts… swear to god u won’t have blisters on ur shoulders end of the day…

    Anyways all the best, might see you in Eqypt cos Im going diving there April 2010, might see you also in Europe cos I’ll be in Amsterdam and Switzeland for new years.

    Happy travelin’ Fly brother!

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