Hi, I'm Chris. I'm from Copenhagen, live in Portland, and I've been traveling with one bag for over a decade. I started doing it to avoid checked luggage fees. Somewhere along the way it changed how I think about most things. I suppose, what began as a practical way to travel eventually became a philosophy: carry less, experience more.
Over the years, I've traveled extensively throughout North America, Europe, and Asia while living and working abroad. My background in design has taught me to evaluate products through the lens of usability, function, and long-term value rather than marketing claims.
What Readers Will Find
Trip Reports
Stories and lessons from traveling with a single bag.
Field Tests
Early impressions after putting new gear into real-world use.
Long-Term Reviews
Thoughtful evaluations based on months of travel and daily carry.
Packing Lists
What I packed, what I left behind, and what I learned.
The older I get, the more I value experiences over possessions. One-bag travel has helped me focus on what matters, and this site is a collection of lessons learned along the way.
My travel stories, gear reviews, and packing guides have reached more than 1 million readers across the r/onebag community. Along the way, I've had the opportunity to test products and work with some of the following brands:
