Just returned from 10 days in Washington/California/Oregon. One bag. With hiking poles strapped to bag. Didn't need them, could have rented them when I rented snowshoes.

A reminder to myself to keep it minimal. And also this great post.

4 weeks, 2 continents, 1 bag. again.

Just returned from 4 weeks in Australia. This time I didn't leave from Boston, though. Had a wedding in New Orleans just prior to leaving, so I flew out from there.

Just one bag - for the NOLA weekend and the tour of Australia - and did not check luggage for any of these flights.

Still using the bag I mention in the book, and it's holding up great even though I sort of beat the crap out of it.

For longer trips, I'm definitely feeling powdered laundry detergent rather than shampoo. Works better, actually smells like you did laundry.

I packed only two dress shirts for the 10 workshops in Australia, so made use of hotel laundry service for crisp ironing.

Discovered what I think is my favorite part of Australia - the southwest. It's got everything, forest hikes, spelunking, boring vineyard tours, great beaches (google "Denmark elephant rock" and be awed).

Best tiny Bluetooth speaker yet

I've tried several Bluetooth speakers and I'm always looking for the perfect combination of great sound and tiny size. When you are packing just one bag, can't afford the heft and weight of a really big high-quality speaker.

This little guy is consistently blowing me away. I sync it to my phone for better quality music in the room, and clear and loud news or podcasts while I shower and shave.

Here's a pic with hotel room key for size comparison. 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OEPCHL2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1