Minimalist packing is one of those things people overcomplicate (and yes, I’m looking at you, packing cubes). In this quick video, I walk through the process I’ve refined over a decade of trips—big, small, solo, and with kids—so packing stops being a whole emotional event and becomes a repeatable system. The goal isn’t to pack “light” as a personality trait; it’s to pack efficiently so you can spend your time on literally anything else. My approach is basically: decide the trip parameters first (weather, activities, laundry access), build outfits that actually work together, and then choose the right bag so the system stays frictionless. I share what I reach for, how I avoid overpacking without feeling deprived, and how I keep my travel setup consistent—because consistency is what makes this fast. If you want more travel logistics (especially family carry-on strategy), I link my travel playlist and the long-haul-with-kids carry-on video. And if you’re optimizing travel costs too, I also share the cards I like—using them responsibly, because no perk is worth paying interest.