I’m definitely a minimalist when it comes to packing clothing and personal items on a trip. The less clothes, the more space for fishing and camera gear. But a short packing list means each item has to perform double (or more!) duty. Each piece has to be dependable, durable, and functional in a variety of climates and conditions. And it has to be comfortable—the last thing I want to be worrying about when on assignment is that my clothing is going to fail.
I outlined a few of my “ride or die” pieces in this article, and included a few new favorites, too. This trip to Australia involved two very different climates—up to 110F in the northern part of the country, and less than 20F (plus wind chill!) in the Tasmanian highlands. I also had 14 different flight legs in 17 days, so traveling heavy wasn’t an option. So read the article to see a few of the pieces I lived in on this trip; what makes the grade. Most of these pieces are already on my packing list for January 2020 projects!