Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=zDSrLAc44bp Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 10 Minimalist Packing Tips For Cold Weather Travel | How To Pack Light & Keep Warm (Fall & Winter) [gGpAx5Q3i18] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT Our top minimalist packing tips on how to pack light & stay warm! Fall and winter are coming fast—and you don’t want to be left out in the cold. Most folks on the Pack Hacker team have traveled long-term in a bunch of different climates, and we want to make sure you’re prepared for any destination. So we’ve put together our top ten packing tips for minimalist travel in cold weather. 0:00 - Intro 1:13 - Travel With A Backpack 2:41 - Layer Up 4:50 - Invest In A Rain Jacket 7:19 - Always Accessorize 8:12 - Pick A Theme 9:02 - Stay Dry 10:56 - Compress Everything 11:40 - Think Small 13:23 - Watch Your Weight 15:03 - Stay Prepared PRODUCTS MENTIONED Backpacks Osprey Farpoint 40L: Osprey Fairview 40L: Topo Designs Travel Bag 40L: Thule Subterra 34L: Cotopaxi Allpa: Eagle Creek Packable 13L Daypack: Clothing Smartwool Merino 150 Long-Sleeve Baselayer: Patagonia R1 Full-Zip Hoody: Patagonia Micro Puff: Arc’teryx Zeta SL Rain Jacket: Arc’teryx Beta SL Rain Jacket: Patagonia Storm Racer: Arcade Midnighter Belt: Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket: Cotopaxi Teca Windbreaker: Darn Tough Merino Wool No-Show Socks: Darn Tough Solid Basic Crew Light: Lems Boulder Boot: Accessories Buff USA Merino Wool Buff: Outdoor Research Fairbanks Fingerless Gloves: Hydrapak Stash Collapsible Water Bottle: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Minimalist Wallet: Sea To Summit Delta Insulated Mug: Platypus SoftBottle .5L with Push-Pull Cap: Organizers & Pouches Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack: Osprey Packs Ultralight Backpack Liners: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Stuff Sack Pillow: Eagle Creek Pack-It Specter Compression Packing Cubes: MORE TRAVEL TIPS 10 Minimalist Packing Tips For Hot Weather Travel: 10 Minimalist Packing Tips For Your Next Trip: The Ultimate Digital Nomad Packing List: Women’s Digital Nomad Packing List: The Ultimate Packing Cubes Guide: How To Choose The Best Daypack For Travel: CONNECT WITH US Sign Up for our Newsletter: Subscribe to Pack Hacker on YouTube: Follow Pack Hacker on Instagram: Like Pack Hacker on Facebook: Follow Pack Hacker on Twitter: Follow Pack Hacker on Pinterest: Follow Pack Hacker on LinkedIn: TERMS Pack Hacker utilizes affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of our product links, Pack Hacker will receive a small commission at no cost to you. This helps support us, and allows us to keep providing reviews, guides, and content for you. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Thanks for your support! KgyLufTh82g SqOXJxEmV8y HlNS31LWQ3p sZM7uVvmB2U s2lfDUe7QJH
Our top minimalist packing tips on how to pack light & stay warm! Fall and winter are coming fast—and you don’t want to be left out in the cold. Most folks on the Pack Hacker team have traveled long-term in a bunch of different climates, and we want to make sure you’re prepared for any destination. So we’ve put together our top ten packing tips for minimalist travel in cold weather. 0:00 - Intro 1:13 - Travel With A Backpack 2:41 - Layer Up 4:50 - Invest In A Rain Jacket 7:19 - Always Accessorize 8:12 - Pick A Theme 9:02 - Stay Dry 10:56 - Compress Everything 11:40 - Think Small 13:23 - Watch Your Weight 15:03 - Stay Prepared PRODUCTS MENTIONED Backpacks Osprey Farpoint 40L: Osprey Fairview 40L: Topo Designs Travel Bag 40L: Thule Subterra 34L: Cotopaxi Allpa: Eagle Creek Packable 13L Daypack: Clothing Smartwool Merino 150 Long-Sleeve Baselayer: Patagonia R1 Full-Zip Hoody: Patagonia Micro Puff: Arc’teryx Zeta SL Rain Jacket: Arc’teryx Beta SL Rain Jacket: Patagonia Storm Racer: Arcade Midnighter Belt: Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket: Cotopaxi Teca Windbreaker: Darn Tough Merino Wool No-Show Socks: Darn Tough Solid Basic Crew Light: Lems Boulder Boot: Accessories Buff USA Merino Wool Buff: Outdoor Research Fairbanks Fingerless Gloves: Hydrapak Stash Collapsible Water Bottle: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Minimalist Wallet: Sea To Summit Delta Insulated Mug: Platypus SoftBottle .5L with Push-Pull Cap: Organizers & Pouches Sea To Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack: Osprey Packs Ultralight Backpack Liners: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Stuff Sack Pillow: Eagle Creek Pack-It Specter Compression Packing Cubes: MORE TRAVEL TIPS 10 Minimalist Packing Tips For Hot Weather Travel: 10 Minimalist Packing Tips For Your Next Trip: The Ultimate Digital Nomad Packing List: Women’s Digital Nomad Packing List: The Ultimate Packing Cubes Guide: How To Choose The Best Daypack For Travel: CONNECT WITH US Sign Up for our Newsletter: Subscribe to Pack Hacker on YouTube: Follow Pack Hacker on Instagram: Like Pack Hacker on Facebook: Follow Pack Hacker on Twitter: Follow Pack Hacker on Pinterest: Follow Pack Hacker on LinkedIn: TERMS Pack Hacker utilizes affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of our product links, Pack Hacker will receive a small commission at no cost to you. This helps support us, and allows us to keep providing reviews, guides, and content for you. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Thanks for your support! KgyLufTh82g SqOXJxEmV8y HlNS31LWQ3p sZM7uVvmB2U s2lfDUe7QJH