🎯 Is One Bag Enough for a 3-Day Business Trip? I Tried It.

I had a last-minute 3-day, 2-night business trip recently—not too far away—so I thought:
Can I skip the suitcase and just bring one bag?
Turns out, yes. One well-chosen bag can actually be enough.

✅ What I Packed

I used a large-capacity backpack with zippers and multiple compartments. Here’s everything I managed to fit inside:

For work:

• 13" laptop + charger

• Document folder, pens, notebook

For daily use:

• 2 sets of clothes (including underwear)

• Folding umbrella, toiletries, small medicine kit

• Phone charger & power bank

Miscellaneous:

• A book for travel downtime

• Some snacks (surprisingly useful)

🧪 How It Went

There were definitely some pros:

• Convenient: No checked luggage, no rolling suitcase to drag around

• Lightweight: Easy to move through the airport/train station

• Space-saving: Hotel room felt tidier without a suitcase

But also a few small trade-offs:

• Gets heavy if overpacked, so your shoulders might feel it

• Needs smart packing, or you’ll dig around a lot

• Go with light, foldable clothing—jeans are not your friend here

🎒 Final Thoughts

If it’s a short trip and you don’t need formal attire, one bag is totally doable—and honestly, kind of liberating.
The key is choosing a roomy, well-organized bag and packing thoughtfully.
Of course, if you’re attending events or bringing more gear, then a suitcase might still be better.

But for me, trying this “one-bag trip” made the whole experience smoother.
Not because I’m a minimalist—just because I wanted less hassle.

👉 Here’s the bag I used, in case you’re curious:
https://angelkissbag.com/products/angel-kiss-backpack-purse-for-women-soft-washed-leather-multi-pocket-casual-travel-backpacks