Travel Packing Checklist: Do You Need Both?

A lighter bag starts with a simple question: when two items do the same job, do you really need both?

Start with an empty bag. Add the essentials for this trip, then review anything with an overlapping purpose. Keep both when you truly need both. Leave one behind when it adds weight without adding value.

There is no universal packing list. The goal is to make a deliberate choice that fits your trip.

What would you leave out of your travel bag?