Save time. Minimalist travel-ers Pack smarter. Travel smarter. And avoid the junk. In this video, I’m breaking down the exact warm-weather travel gear (including the best travel bag) I personally use—from minimalist bags and hybrid shorts to full sun protection setups - summer gear I won’t leave home without. These are products I’ve personally tested across real trips, shoots, and adventures—and they’ve earned a spot in my kit. ➡️ Featuring gear from brands like RUX, Tom Bihn, North Street, Sunday Afternoons, 686, The North Face, and more. A few of the items featured in this video were sent to me at no cost by the companies—but no one paid me, no one told me what to say, and no company has seen this video before it went live. Everything I say here is 100% my own honest opinion. If I didn’t like it, it’s not in the video. 🏝 Whether you're a minimalist traveler, digital nomad, or just tired of overpacking gear that doesn’t work, this one’s for you. Chapters 00:00 Best Warm Weather Travel Gear Overview 00:28 Travel Bags I Actually Use 00:41 RUX 70L Utility Tote 01:16 RUX Bag 01:19 RUX 25L Soft Cooler 01:33 Tom Bihn Synik 26 Backpack 02:36 Cocotte Fred Messenger Bag 03:25 North Street Eliot Crossbody Sling 03:57 Best Sun Protection Gear 04:15 Sunday Afternoons Sun Guide Cap 04:27 Sunday Afternoons Vaporlite Cape Cap 04:38 Foldable Sun Cap 05:17 UVShield Cool Gaiter 05:28 AKHG U.P. Stream Hoodie 05:39 Rubber Ducky SPF 44 Lip Balm 05:49 Travel Sunglasses 05:55 Smith Embark Glacier Glasses 06:32 Adidas SP0108 Wraparound Sunglasses 07:03 Adidas OR0133 Acetate Sunglasses 07:24 Knockaround Paso Robles Custom 07:39 Knockaround Fort Knocks 07:44 Knockaround Fast Lanes 07:47 Knockaround Premiums Sport 07:56 Travel Towels & Travel Blanket 08:01 Nomadix Mini Towel 08:03 Nomadix Tiny Towel 08:12 Nomadix Festival Blanket 08:23 Travel Clothing 08:29 Surfside Supply Joey Pineapple Shirt 08:37 Surfside Supply Marine French Terry Hoodie 08:53 686 Everywhere Hybrid Shorts 09:13 The North Face Tekware Grid Pant 09:30 The North Face Apex Bionic 3 Vest 🔗 Gear Affiliate Links Best Summer Travel Bags: RUX 70L Collapsible Gear Box https://amzn.to/4keOInH 25L Modular Utility Tote RUX Bag https://amzn.to/440wcdT RUX Soft Cooler Bag (25L) - White https://amzn.to/3HVEjzJ Tom Bihn Synik 26 https://www.tombihn.com/collections/backpacks/products/synik-26?variant=44502640230589 Cocotte Fred compact messenger w/ Capa camera insert https://www.cocotte-equip.com/english/items/fred-black.html North Street Bags Eliot Crossbody https://northstbags.com/collections/sling-packs/products/eliot-crossbody-sling Sun protection: Aveeno Protect + Soothe Mineral Sunscreen Stick https://amzn.to/447Hc9z Sunday Afternoons Sun Guide Cap https://amzn.to/4n9Ld4t Sunday Afternoons Women's Vaporlite Cape Cap https://amzn.to/4jUKWzB UPF 50+ Folding Sun Hat https://amzn.to/45fSYhp Sunday Afternoons UVShield Cool Gaiter https://amzn.to/3HPRVMY Sun Hoodie AKHG Men's U.P. Stream Hoodie https://www.duluthtrading.com/mens-akhg-u.p.-stream-hoodie-90752.html Rubber Ducky | Lip Sunscreen https://amzn.to/3G6svKo Towels - Nomadix Original Towel: Bunch Palms Black https://amzn.to/4jXVdLk Mini Towel: Poolside Black https://amzn.to/4ejYaF6 Nomadix Festival Blanket: Copacabana Mango https://amzn.to/3FXlvQa Sunglasses Smith Embark http://amzn.to/4lJHwBl Adidas OR0133 https://amzn.to/3GftUyn SP0108 https://amzn.to/3GdyI7s Knockaround - Custom Paso Robles, Surf Green Stratocaster Fort Knocks, Coyote Calls Fast Lanes, Aquamarine / Fuchsia Premiums Sport, and the Neon Yellow Eyewear Strap https://amzn.to/4kVWXWN Essential Summer Clothes Marine French Terry Hoodie https://www.surfsidesupply.com/products/marine-french-terry-hoodie-white-1 Joey Printed Pineapple Shirt https://www.surfsidesupply.com/products/joey-printed-pineapple-shirt-white-combo The North Face Travel pants ttps://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/p/mens/mens-bottoms/mens-pants-224219/mens-tekware-grid-pants-NF0A84F1?color=4H0 THE NORTH FACE Men’s Apex Bionic 3 Windproof Vest https://amzn.to/3G2UgDI 686 Men's Everywhere Hybrid Short - Quick-Drying Classic Shorts - 10 Pocket Design https://amzn.to/44xDNkh 💬 Got questions about the gear? Want a follow-up video on how I pack for a whole trip with just a sling bag? Drop a comment! 🔔 Subscribe for more minimalist travel and creator gear