Travel Gear

Hobo Lifestyle Gear Guide

Everything here has either lived in my own pack, or come recommended by other freestyle travelers I trust. For the full philosophy behind why I carry what I carry, read the packing guide to ultralight freestyle travel.

Travel Clothing

Merino.tech Merino Wool T-Shirt

Organic merino base layer — doesn't hold odor after days on the road.

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Outdoor Research Helium Rain Jacket

Packs down to nothing, actually keeps you dry.

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Pudolla Hiking Cargo Shorts

Five zip pockets — nothing falls out hitching a ride.

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ExOfficio Give-N-Go 2.0 Boxer Brief

Wash in a sink, dry overnight. Two-pack.

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Smartwool Hike Classic Crew Socks

Full cushion, holds up to a lot of walking.

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KEEN Newport H2 Sandals

My go-to for hostels, showers, and hot climates.

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Travel Tech

Microsoft Surface Go

Still one of the lightest tablet/laptop combos I've found for real work on the road.

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Lightweight USB-C Wall Plug

Small enough to forget it's in your bag, powers phones and many laptops.

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10,000mAh Power Bank

USB-A and USB-C output, enough juice for a long travel day.

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Clip-On Wide-Angle Phone Lens

Clips onto most phones and instantly widens your shot.

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Compact Phone Tripod

For anyone shooting video on the go with just a phone.

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SABRENT Rocket Nano XTRM 2TB External SSD – Thunderbolt 3 | 2700 MB/s | 900 MB/s USB 3.2 Gen 2 | Compact Aluminum | Both Cables Included | Mac, PC, Linux (SB-XTMN-2TB)

Lightweight storage, if you take a lot of video

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Mini Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard

Turns a phone or tablet into a real writing setup.

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Travel Hygiene

Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Soap

18-in-1: body, hair, laundry, dishes. One bottle does it all.

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Gillette All Purpose Styler

Trimmer, razor, and edger in one — I wrote up why here.

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Rechargeable AA batteries with USB charger

Rechargeable AA Batteries + USB Charger

Built-in USB charger, no separate charging brick needed.

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Rainleaf Microfiber Towel

Quick-dry, absorbent, and compact enough to disappear in your pack.

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Camping Gear for Travel

TETON Sports Trailhead 20° Sleeping Bag

Warm mummy bag that doesn't cost a fortune.

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Outdoor Research Helium Bivy

Emergency shelter that packs down to almost nothing.

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Inflatable Sleeping Pad

Rolls down to about the size of a banana.

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Sawyer Mini Water Filtration System

Turns sketchy water safe, weighs almost nothing.

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Osprey Exos 38L Backpack

Ultralight, comfortable enough for long days on the move.

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Reading

A Six-Pack of Hitchhiking Stories

Beer-inspired tales from a life of perpetual travel.

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Made by me

Freestyle BivyPack

A one-pound backpack that transforms into a small bivy tent. I designed and made these myself, over a hundred people have one, but I am not making anymore at the moment.

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