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How to Accomplish Lightweight Travel

By Mark Kahler, About.com

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Three Piles

Group your packing into three types of items: Essential, Probably Essential, and Lower than Essential. Then eliminate "lower" and half of "probably." It sounds drastic at first, but this exercise will begin the process of carrying as little as possible on a trip. It's important to be realistic and take along only the essential items for your trip.

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