All-Black Packing List for Travel: Minimalist Essentials (2025)

When traveling and working remote it is all about keeping your packing list to only the essentials. Here are 11 items that are great to consider for short or long-term travel (BLACK EDITION).

The bag - A good bag is essential.

• THE NORTH FACE All Weather 4-Wheeler
• Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L
• WANDRD PRVKE Travel Backpack

Packing Cubes - Keep your items more organized and fit more into your carry-on.

• Bellroy Lite Packing Caddy 8L
• Eagle Creek Pack-It Reveal Cube L Black
• Eagle Creek Pack-It Reveal Cube Set XS/S/M Black

Toothbrush - Keep your teeth clean on the go. Pro tip be sure to bring extra toothbrush heads as it can be difficult to find replacements while travelling.

• Oral-B iO Series 9 Electric Toothbrush
• Oral-B iO Series Gentle Care Electric Toothbrush Replacement Brush Heads
• Philips Sonicare ExpertClean 7500 Black
• Philips Sonicare Genuine C3 Premium Plaque Control Replacement Toothbrush Heads

Phone - The go to communication method and useful for eSims like Airalo.

• Apple iPhone 16 Plus, US Version, 128GB, Black - Unlocked (Renewed)
• Apple iPhone 15, 512GB, Black - Unlocked
• SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 Ultra

Camera - Take photos, record videos, and grow your social media presence.

• Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera

Memory Card - Save your footage and document your memories

• SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card

T-Shirts - The clothing staple that is easy to pack for travel.

• True Classic Mens Black T-Shirts - 6 Pack

Travel Adapter - Keep all of your tech charged without worrying about the outlet.

• EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter
• Type I Plug Adapter
• Type E/F Plug Adapter

Powerbank - Ensure you keep all of your portable devices charged at a moments notice.

• INIU Portable Charger Classic Size
• INIU Portable Charger Mini Size
• Anker Portable Charger, 325 Power Bank

Headset - Take phone calls and meetings in a remote setting

• Shokz OpenComm Stereo Bone Conduction Bluetooth Headset

Water Bottle - Stay hydrated on the go.

• YETI Rambler 26 oz
• HYDRO FLASK Wide Mouth vacuum insulated stainless steel water bottle
• Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler with Handle and Straw 40 oz

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