A man has just embarked on a unique journey: travelling around the world without any luggage or bags of any kind.
Rolf Potts decided to put the concept of “travelling light” to the test by seeing how far he can go with only the items in his pockets.
Mr Potts, who has reported for National Geographic Traveller and Conde Nast Traveller, began his six-week journey around the world last week.
He departed from New York, US, and will fly to locations such as London, Western Europe, Morocco, Cairo, South Africa, Bangkok, Singapore, New Zealand before returning to New York on October 2.
Items stuffed into his vest pockets – all 18 of them – include a toothbrush, toothpaste, passport, credit cards, iPod and Bluetooth keyboard, a t-shirt, socks, underwear, glasses, lip balm, sunscreen, a small camera, notebook and pen, a small bottle of detergent and soap.
“I can fit all of that into my vest without even using the big cargo pockets in my pants,” he said.
He says he will even still have room in his pockets for souvenirs, and is not hindered by the items he carries.
“As for walking around, it is no problem at all – far easier than carrying a daypack.”
He says the purpose of the challenge is to prove that you don’t need lots of items with you to have amazing travel experiences.
“Travelling light in general, be it a small carry on or a daypack instead of checked luggage, is not just smarter and cheaper, it makes the travel experience more fun,” Mr Potts said.
“With less to carry, there is more time to enjoy things.”
Mr Potts says the challenge so far has been enjoyable and “not actually all that hard”.
He is updating his blog as he goes along on his six-week challenge and is uploading what he can from his mobile phone.
He will be accompanied by a videographer/producer to document the trip.
The trip is believed to be the first fully-documented attempt at travelling the world without bags.
His journey is sponsored by companies that create and sell lightweight travel clothes packed with pockets.
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