One-bag, carry-on, light travel tips, techniques, and gear

Here are a few notes on some items that help me pack light. My Fujitsu laptop weighs less than three pounds and has a built-in wireless card. It slips into my eBags laptop backpack, which looks just like a regular daypack. My camera case also holds a small notebook, pen, lip balm, and extra memory card, so it’s all I need for the day when doing research. I carry some lightweight, quick-dry clothes from REI and Ex-Officio, including two pairs of boxer shorts, so I can do some sink laundry on occasion. My toiletries are all travel size items that can be carried on. Everything electronic is rechargeable. Only two pairs of shoes: dressy loafers with rubber soles (worn on the plane) and a pair of lightweight, water-resistant sneakers from Technica. If I were going somewhere hot I would also take Teva-style sandals. - read all of this “What’s in your pack” post from gadling.com