r/onebag • u/unclematum • 4d ago
Seeking Recommendations 31 days Japan trip
First time traveling "light".
If you have recommendations pls let me know :)
This is all my gear including the daily wear.
My questions:
Are three pants and 5 shirts too many ?
Should I bring the slides in case they don't have any in my (pretty large) size?
Do I need an extra layer?
Full List:
Backpack:
Patagonia Black hole MLC 30L
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Patagonia Atomic Sling 8L (day pack)
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5 shirts:
2 Airrism synthetic
2 cotton shirts
1 long sleeve Merino
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5 pairs of underpants
3 long socks
3 short socks
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Pants:
1 Linen (for hot Okinawa)
2 stretchy pants (one a bit nicer looking, one for hiking)
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Layers:
Schöffel fleece jacket
Jack Wolfskin packable rain jacket
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Shoes:
Adidas terrex all terrain hiking sneakers
Teval tracking sandals
The thinnest pair of pool slides for onsens and indoor wear
(I know most Hotels provide slides, but not in size 47 from my past experience.... If this has changed in the last 7 years pls let me know)
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Sports Gear:
Air light Rashguard
MMA Pants
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Gear:
Powerbank
Charger
Sony headphones
Onyx Boox Go 10 E-Tablet
Electric shaver + charger
Toiletries
Tiny running belt for money, credit cards and Passport
Water Bag for dirty clothes
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u/labcore 3d ago
Finally I see someone bring slides in this sub. My feet are normal sized but I always bring my own for hygiene and comfort. It's one of my non-negotiables.
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u/yummy_broccoli 3d ago
honestly in japan every hotel from low budget to airbnb offers slides... i wouldn't pack them
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u/Mundane_Influence_91 2d ago
size 47 is going to be pretty large for most of the included slippers. If you're bringing your own might as well bring something waterproof to use in the bathrooms too. I mostly ran around the hotel room in my socks and was careful to clean and dry my feet to avoid picking up strange new fungus, plus anti-fungal spray.
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u/Mckennite377 3d ago
Impressive, very nice! Lets see Paul Allen's onebag.
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u/unclematum 3d ago
notice the subtle off-white packing cube. The tasteful compression. Oh my God. It even has a separate compartment for dirty laundry.
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u/Comprehensive-Act-13 3d ago
Why two pairs of sandals? Just use your trekking sandals for both.
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u/unclematum 3d ago
Maybe in other countries, but I think Japan is strong on indoor/outdoor shoes... Especially at onsens
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u/Comprehensive-Act-13 3d ago
Well, don’t walk in with them on, also the onsen will provide you slides for use in the onsen. But if he wants to wear the sandals then he should arrive with sneakers on and then switch to the sandals.
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u/schneewittle 2d ago
It's respectful OP is honoring the culture and bringing a pair of shoes dedicated for indoor wear.
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u/RT-47 3d ago
Rashguard? Are you going out to visit to the Paraestra / Blackbelt gyms in Okinawa?
E-inks are great for travel. Boox use glass substrates in their devices, so please be careful with the 10.3!
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u/unclematum 3d ago
Brother knows his stuff! Can you recommend the gyms in Okinawa ? Was planning on training in Tokyo and Osaka (buggy choking Imanari is on the bucket list)
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u/RT-47 2d ago
J-Rod??
Not at all mate, I'm just another big, clumsy 外人.
All good MMA gyms are respectful, but Japan maintains tradition even in modern ones. To the point where you might need slippers when you're off the mats lol. Bowing (礼), being punctual, and generally being self aware around the mats is considered good form.
They will be fast and pretty skillful, so make sure to control your intensity. Otherwise, you'll be the one being Imanari rolled and buggered!
If you're on limited time, you might as well go to the best:
MMA: The Black Belt (formerly Paraestra) they now have a couple of locations with a few serious pros and fantastic coaches.
BJJ: Kuro Hata & Pacific Grappler.
Safe travels & Have fun brother!
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u/tehStickBoi 3d ago
Suggestions to go lighter. Obviously your personal preference and needs dictates at the end!
- ditch shaver, buy disposal razors on arrival
- too many pants
- you sure you need the fleece jacket or will long sleeve merino and rain jacket suffice?
- ditch at least one cotton shirt
- 3 short socks but looks like you will only use when doing training? Is that too many short socks? 🤔
Yes bring the slides.
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u/tweeeeeeeeeeee 3d ago
when? where in Japan besides Okinawa? you technically don't need any spare clothes to travel as you can buy things abroad so what is too little and too much is 100% subject to your decision. personally, I like 2-3 spare outfits
edit: US size 13 here. you are correct about your presumption. bring the slides
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u/Mydeadshadow 3d ago
I would bring like two shirts. Im in japan now and its just endless great shopping places . Between all the great shops and amazing thrifting scene youre going to want to buy a lot of stuff
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u/Mundane_Influence_91 2d ago
I would dump the cotton, as those take forever to dry. Unless you're staying somewhere that includes a dehumidifier you can hang them over, or can leave them to dry for an extra day.
Don't be like me and pack up your half-dried stuff in a plastic bag intending to rehang it at the next hotel, then forget about it 3 days, that was a near disaster
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u/fillsy84 3d ago
I’m going to Vietnam in Nov for 35 days and have a similar stuff packed, I also plan to bring along a book, though with Osprey Daylight
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u/Ralfy_P 3d ago
Serious question, what do you and OP do for a living that you get to travel for a month? Lol
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u/unclematum 3d ago
The magic word is ✨Unemployment ✨. Just completed my countries equivalent of the bar exam and uni, so I have a bit of time on my hands before I get the results.
To be fair if your courses allow it you can do it in the semester holidays aswell. Did a month long Vietnam trip during summer break aswell.
As I typed this I realize you probably mean financial means... The answer to that is being financially irresponsible 🫡
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u/dragon_cat729 3d ago
I would bring fewer shirts/pants. Can easily get good quality and cheap clothes in Japan.
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u/Mundane_Influence_91 2d ago
He's probably a 3XL in Japanese sizing. Which are often too short (I guess they're intended for Japanese men who look like fireplugs?). You can find big/tall clothes but it's a lot harder.
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u/doctor850 2d ago
The tricky part is you're spanning Okinawa heat to mainland autumn in one trip, so the fleece actually makes sense if you're heading north. I'd keep it. For clothes, 5 shirts and 3 pants is on the higher end for onebag but not crazy for a month. If you're doing laundry every few days you could drop one shirt and one pair of pants and not miss them, especially since you'll probably want to buy stuff there anyway.
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u/Professional_Mouse99 3d ago
Electric shaver and charger looks super bulky. Are you shaving clean? why not single use blade razor for this trip?
I would skip flip flops and just use tevas undershower.
Also think about how often you will be doing your washing; I would pack extra T-shirts and underpants, as you have so many trousers to rotate
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u/wwbulk 3d ago
Japan is very hot right now. Not sure if you need the fleece at all
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u/unclematum 1d ago
I am in Japan right now so this is my experience till now:
First of all it's great for the cold ass flight. Same thing for every building (like my hostel) that is air-conditioned down to sub zero levels....
Also now having something warm I can throw on in the evening is great.
(May be biased, tho because I fucking love a good fleece jacket 💕)
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u/GD0ggy 3d ago
I would probably make it
X7 underwear
X7socks
X7 tops
That’s me being super super minimal
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u/mysterioustrashpanda 2d ago
Some people don't take into account that humans sweat
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u/GD0ggy 2d ago
Hahaha I can't believe the downvotes
Speechless,
But that's the internet for you,
There are humans that walk among us that will happily wear the same pair of underwear for 5 days straight smh
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u/NextStopBrandon 3d ago
What dates? Okinawa is hot but mainland is entering cold time
Those slides look a bit chunky (for packing). As a US9 even my heels were sticking out during my last visit at a lot of places. But I just bought a ¥300 pair at Daiso for the last stretch of the trip and threw them out at the end.
I also one-bagged there and felt like I overpacked. Overall similar clothing items except I ended up just rotating between 4 merino shirts, 2 pants (did stay at places with washers). Next trip I’m leaving a lot behind.
Japan is the one place I feel safe under packing. Easy access to everything you might need.