/// The Vagabonding Packing List
This is the entire gear + apparel + kit packing list for my vagabonding lifestyle; nomadism, survivalism and adventurism.
One does not need a home full of things to live. Just like ancient times, all we need is what we can carry on our backs. I’ve been living and traveling the world this way and have never been more comfortable or complete.
-John Cain
/// The Backpack
– FAST Pack EDC Backpack –
Triple Aught Design
$350+ REVIEW | BUY
/// The Pouches
– Rugged Optics Case –
Nite Ize
$12+ REVIEW | BUY
– TravelTech Organizer –
Zero Grid
$20+ REVIEW | BUY
– Storm 2.5L Dry Bag –
SealLine
$10+ REVIEW | BUY
– Modded Cylinder Case –
Tuff Writer
$N/A REVIEW | BUY
– Kit Organizer –
Victorinox
$30+ REVIEW | BUY
– Janus Extension Pocket –
Maxpedition
$35+ REVIEW | BUY
– EVA Earphone Case –
Case Star
$5+ REVIEW | BUY
/// The EDC
– Operator Pen: Sanitized –
Tuff Writer
$100+ REVIEW | BUY
– Dime Mini Multi-Tool –
Gerber
$15+ REVIEW | BUY
– Covert Response Knife –
Vinjatek
$N/A REVIEW | BUY
– Elements Sleeve Wallet –
Bellroy
$70+ REVIEW | BUY
– LockOut Cannister –
Sands Precision
$25+ REVIEW | BUY
– Stealth Combat Necklace –
Vinjabond
$N/A REVIEW | BUY
– Marfione Assailant Card –
Microtech
$75+ REVIEW | BUY
– Couture Sunglasses –
Versace
$300+ REVIEW | BUY
– Modular Bracelet –
Vinjatek
$10+ REVIEW | BUY
– CQB Pry Bar Tool –
Raidops
$60+ REVIEW | BUY
– Exilis Knife –
Guardian Tactical
$270+ REVIEW | BUY
/// The Tech
– MacBook Air 11 –
Apple
$1000+ REVIEW | BUY
– Hero4 Session Camera –
GoPro
$200+ REVIEW | BUY
– Vivosmart Watch –
Garmin
$90+ REVIEW | BUY
– E05 Micro Flashlight –
Fenix
$20+ REVIEW | BUY
– PowerPlant Battery –
Nomad
$70+ REVIEW | BUY
– Hitcase Pro w/ iPhone –
Hitcase
$100+ REVIEW | BUY
– Flea 2.0 Flashlight –
Blackburn
$25+ REVIEW | BUY
– USB / Lightning Key –
Blackburn
$15+ REVIEW | BUY
– 3-Way Grip Arm Tripod –
GoPro
$60+ REVIEW | BUY
– Personal Keychain Alarm –
Flippo
$10+ REVIEW | BUY
– Dark Energy Flashlight –
Flippo
$50+ REVIEW | BUY
– Powerstation Card –
Flippo
$40+ REVIEW | BUY
/// The Uniform
– Stealth Hoodie LT Jacket –
Triple Aught Design
$475+ REVIEW | BUY
– Quantum Half-Zip Base –
Triple Aught Design
$110+ REVIEW | BUY
– Force 10 AC Cargo Pant –
Triple Aught Design
$100+ REVIEW | BUY
/// The Shirts
– PackLite Cube (1/3) –
Zero Grid
$25+ REVIEW | BUY
– Cool Seamless Shirt –
Craft
$30+ REVIEW | BUY
– Spring Interactive Shirt –
Assos
$75+ REVIEW | BUY
– Traverse Tech Shirt –
Triple Aught Design
$70+ REVIEW | BUY
– Kevlar Long Sleeve –
Vinjabond
$900+ REVIEW | BUY
/ The Sweater
– PackLite Cube (2/3) –
Zero Grid
$25+ REVIEW | BUY
– Flux Hoodie –
Triple Aught Design
$135+ REVIEW | BUY
/// The Pants
– PackLite Cube (3/3) –
Zero Grid
$25+ REVIEW | BUY
– Black Casual Pant –
Prada
$350+ REVIEW | BUY
– Packable Rain Pant (x2) –
Helly Hansen
$75+ REVIEW | BUY
/// The Underwear
– Black Ankle Socks (x3) –
*Generic
$2+ REVIEW | BUY
– Commando Boxer Brief –
Triple Aught Design
$38+ REVIEW | BUY
– Give-N-Go Briefs (x3) –
ExOfficio
$15+ REVIEW | BUY
/// The Footwear
– Taclite Boots –
511 Tactical
$120+ REVIEW | BUY
– Phantom Flip Flops –
Reef
$20+ REVIEW | BUY
// The Survival
– iComm Pouch –
Triple Aught Design
$20+ REVIEW | BUY
– First-Aid Kit –
*Various
$15+ REVIEW | BUY
/// The Parts
– PackLite Barrel Bag –
Zero Grid
$15+ REVIEW | BUY
– Spare Shockcord Roll –
*Various
$5+ REVIEW | BUY
– Coiled Gear Sling Kit –
*Various
$10+ REVIEW | BUY
– Tenacious Repair Tape –
Gear Aid
$5+ REVIEW | BUY
– GoTubb Kits (x6) –
Humangear
$9+ REVIEW | BUY
– Velcro Sticky Back Tape –
Velcro
$10+ REVIEW | BUY
/// The Things
– Arcus Carabiner (x2) –
SVORN
$40+ REVIEW | BUY
– Brown Bear Souvenir –
LINE
$N/A REVIEW | BUY
– Lexer Cylinder Flask –
Visol
$N/A REVIEW | BUY
– United States Passport –
US Government
$N/A REVIEW | BUY
– Jar of Elvish Honey –
“Friend of a Friend”
$800 REVIEW | BUY
– Micro Pocket Head Net –
Sea to Summit
$10 REVIEW | BUY
– Security Door Stop Tool –
Wedge-It
$12 REVIEW | BUY
– iSeries Compact Case –
SealLine
$20 REVIEW | BUY
– Echo Pocket Monocular –
SealLine
$15 REVIEW | BUY
– EDC Multi-Tool Card –
Cha-O-Ha
$60 REVIEW | BUY
This ever-changing packing list is current as of this posting and is approximately 95 percent complete.
The Vagabonding Packing List ///
Finally! Been waiting for this!
I want everything.
It arrives! Excellent category names. Now to convert this into a shopping list…
Brooklyn here.
I see your alternating from the Fast Pack Edc to the Litespeed, other than the size difference, what do you prefer?
Had to look up that Elvish honey, holy crap, have you tasted it or are you going to sell it in a few years for a million bucks?
Holy shit, only 34 liters??? My backpack is 60 liters and packed to explode. But you’ve given me some insight on reducing this.
Enormously grateful that you took the time to put this together. Quite a few of the links aren’t working, however, so you might want to double check them 🙂
How does the Macbook Air 11″ go?
Ever find the screen to be to small?
And awesome gear my friend!
It’s perfect for travel, a smaller screen is a small sacrifice for the sake of carryability.
John – what an awesome and impressive list! From the comments, I can see I’m not the only reader who was eagerly anticipatIng getting to check out your packing list as a whole!
One question – in the photo for “The Tech” — what is the item pictured on the very bottom row, under the Vivosmart Watch, and to the left of the Flea Flashlight?
Thanks for the Packing List… And for the continual inspiration you provide!
Cool!
But where are the gloves?
Impressive list! Can you share with us which are the essential stuffs that you will keep on you at all times, compared to those in your bag.
By the way, what earphone are you carrying in your earphone case?
Any thoughts on ‘sappers’ – those figure 8 shaped leadfilled leather pouches?