Welcome to The Packable Life
Hi, I’m Noel. Thanks for stopping by!
I’m a minimalist traveler and ultralight backpacker who seeks out budget-friendly destinations. Through this website, I earn money to fund my adventures.
I created The Packable Life to help you:
- Pack lighter
- Travel longer
- Hike farther
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Next, check out some of favorite posts to help you along your journey:
Travel Resources
How to Start a Travel Blog in 2023: Travel, Create (& Get Paid)
How to Become a House Sitter (& Find Long-Term Sitting Jobs)
Travel Essentials: Necessities for Men & Women in 2023
Budget Travel Tips: Frugal Advice on How to Travel Cheap
Minimalist Travel Backpacks for One Bag Travel in 2023
Packable Travel Hats for Men in 2023 [Crushable & Stylish]
My Carry-On Only Packing List for 2023: Pack Light, Travel Right
Best Camp Showers to Keep You Fresh & Clean in the Wild
Minimalist Travel: Packing List + Best Gear [Ultra-Efficient]
Personal Item Bags for Underseat Carry-On Travel in 2023
Pack Light, Travel Right: How to Travel With Less (Like a Pro)
Van Life Essentials: Best Gadgets, Gear & Accessories List
Complete Travel Resources Guide
Travel Guides
Hanoi in One Day: A 24-Hour Guide (Tips, Costs & Itinerary)
The Ideal Colorado Road Trip Itinerary (Ideas, Costs & Map)
Vietnam on a Motorbike: My 10-Day Road Trip (Route + Itinerary)
Living in China: What Life is Like as an Expat (Pros & Cons)
Chengdu’s Wenshu Monastery Neighborhood: What to Do (and Eat)
Osaka Street Food: 12 of the Best Street Eats in Japan’s Kitchen
Denver in One Day (On the Cheap): A Local’s 24-Hour Itinerary
My Travel Journal
My Chengdu Street Food Marathon: 32 Snacks in 10 Hours
5 Days in Hong Kong: My Spontaneous, Wild & Itinerary-Free Trip
Traveling Sucks Sometimes: My 12 Worst Travel Stories
A Couple Traveling Solo: Why We Prefer to Divide and Conquer
Fostering Pets Abroad: Kittens Have Taken Over Our Apartment
Hiking & Backpacking Resources
7.9-lb Ultralight Backpacking Gear List | 2023 Optimal Setup
Best Backpacking Tents of 2023 [Budget, Ultralight & More]
Essential Backpacking Gear: 15 Items I Can’t Hike Without
Waterproof Backpacks to Keep Your Gear Dry in 2023
Gifts for Hikers 2023: Unique Gifts Ideas (Any Budget)
Backpacking Food: Meal Plan Tips & Ideas for Your Next Hike
Best Ultralight Tents for Backpacking & Thru-Hiking in 2023
Hiking & Backpacking Snacks for Energy on the Trail
Budget Backpacking Gear: Cheap 10 lb Ultralight Kit [Sub-$500]
0-Degree Sleeping Bags 2023 [for Winter’s Cold Weather]
Dog Backpacks for Hiking of 2023 [Harnesses & Carriers]
Get Paid to Hike: 10 Hiking Jobs to Make Money on the Trail
Hiking & Backpacking Songs: Unique Music for Your Playlist
Complete Hiking & Backpacking Resources Guide
Hiking & Backpacking Trip Guides
Best US Cities for Hikers: Visit (or Live) Here for Primo Hiking
Torres del Paine ‘O’ Circuit: Patagonia’s Top Trek (2023 Guide)
Columbine Lake Trail: Superb Hiking Near Silverton, Colorado
Huemul Circuit Hiking Guide (Route, Camping, Equipment, Weather)
Bukhansan National Park: Hiking Dobongsan’s Jaunbong Peak
4th of July Trail: Hike Nederland’s Gem (Arapaho Pass + Lake Dorothy)
Hiking the Appalachian Trail: 20 Tips from an AT Thru-Hiker
Hiking Peru’s Inca Trail to Machu Picchu [Step-By-Step Guide]
Hiking & Backpacking Gear Reviews
Osprey Exos 48 Review: A Formidable Ultralight Backpack
Montbell Plasma 1000 Alpine Down Parka Review
Solomon Quest 4D 3 GTX Review: An Elite Backpacking Boot
Montbell Permafrost Light Down Parka Women’s Jacket Review
Patagonia R1 Review: Regulator Fleece Pullover Hoody
Thanks for stopping by! Let me know if you have any questions, comments, or feedback about my travel and hiking journey.