{"id":447889,"date":"2010-03-19T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2010-03-19T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/37signals.com\/svn\/posts\/2217-getting-real-with-travel"},"modified":"2010-03-19T14:30:00","modified_gmt":"2010-03-19T18:30:00","slug":"getting-real-with-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/447889","title":{"rendered":"Getting Real with travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

From the “Planning is guessing” essay in REWORK<\/span><\/a>:<\/p>\n

Make decisions right before you do something, not far in advance. It\u2019s OK to wing it. Just get on the plane and go. You can pick up a nicer shirt, shaving cream, and a toothbrush once you get there.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It’s something travel backpackers have long known. That’s why they pack light<\/a>, avoid rigid itineraries, stay frugal, and follow a mindset similar in many ways to Getting Real<\/a>\/REWORK<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Marcel Uekermann noted that similarity and recently wrote about how he’s been applying Getting Real guidelines to his traveling habits for years<\/a>. He breaks it down into three points. The first: Planning is Poison.<\/p>\n

There is no need for pre-planned routes or pre-booked hotels. Get on the road and figure your way from there. I find the idea of not knowing where to stay overnight exhilarating.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Next up: The Less Principle & Avoid Preferences.<\/p>\n

How many hours have you spent preparing your bag for every eventuality, packing too much stuff you did never touch while on the road. I once lived through 10 days just with just my hand baggage (My main baggage didn\u2019t make it). Sure, I stocked up on underwear, a toothbrush and t-shirts but I imagined it far worse. I perfectly understand this doesn\u2019t work for long trips or hikes, but you can believe me, I do no longer feel like I forgot something at home.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Read the full piece.<\/a><\/p>\n

Along the same lines, “How To Think Like A Lightweight Backpacker”<\/a> [The Ultralight Backpacking Site] lists some basic questions you should ask when planning a backpacking trip or looking at gear. Examples: How can I make this lighter? What lighter version can I carry? Can I leave this behind? What multiple-use items can I use to cut weight? Etc.<\/p>\n

Ask of each item, “do I really need to bring this?” A small kettle can be used to fry things, in, so leave the frying pan home. Another question to clarify this is, “will I use it?” I carried a small chess set on more than one backpacking trip, but never found another player.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Simple, fast, light = freedom and agility.<\/p>\n

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