Rizan Khalig, a global business executive at I.B.M., always packs lightweight suits in neutral colors, which he rolls up in his carry-on bag to save space.
What to pack? Bring lightweight clothes, as Natal is very informal, and flip flops for walking on the sand dunes.
The thought of only having to pack one lightweight device containing all my holiday reading, and the supposed environmental benefits, not to mention the sheer gadgetry of it, made it a tempting idea.
The Welsh pack is lightweight compared with most teams, but the changes should make a difference.
Pack several lightweight layers.
Pack a lightweight cooler with water bottles.
A few days ago, I packed my lightweight tent, Gore-Tex coat, inflatable mattress, sleeping bag, cook stove, fresh fruit, cold chicken, pasta and a bottle of Chianti Classico into the car and made essentially the same trip in three hours.
If you live in a hot weather climate where exposure and heat could be harmful you should think of packing a lightweight shirt, shorts, a hat and additional water.
Most school/college day packs are lightweight on their own, but it probably pays to give it a weight test before buying, just to be sure it's not adding too much to the weight and bulk.
Large ones (kitchen garbage bags) make useful lightweight pack liners and emergency pack covers.
