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Travel packing is changing, now influenced by algorithmic recommendations and social media content like Pack With Me videos, promoting aspirational packing styles.
There's a focus on aesthetic and product-driven packing, often influenced by influencer culture and capitalist ideals, encouraging excessive consumption and dissatisfaction with what one already owns.
Travelers can still maintain personal style and practicality by using versatile items like zip-lock bags, colorful hard shell cases, accessorizing creatively, and opting for unique identification markers on luggage.

Pack enough books for your trip and plan for delays or quick reading
Consider packing some books in checked luggage instead of carrying them all in a backpack
Start and end your trip with books you're excited to read

There are no strict rules for packing when traveling - pack in a way that works best for you and your needs.
Consider the activities, season, and your personal comfort when deciding what to pack for a trip.
Use packing tools like compression bags and cubes to efficiently organize and fit more items in your luggage.

The journey involved preparing for a trans-continental road trip from the UK to India, initially sparked by a change in plans due to Covid.
Important steps included acquiring necessary visas, deciding on a suitable vehicle, and ensuring proper insurance for the trip.
Packing essentials, finding appropriate riding gear, and making last-minute flight arrangements are crucial aspects of embarking on such a journey.

The author forgot how to pack when leaving the country after four years, and this led to excess technology.
The author reflects on not having left the UK since November 2018 and the reasons behind previous trips.
The post from The Shift With Sam Baker is for paid subscribers, encouraging support for the author's work.

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