Packing light for a three-day academic conference

Being an academic involves a lot of traveling especially to attend a scientific or academic conference. It is best to minimize the things to bring. Described here is what I usually pack for a three-day conference. My main objective is to avoid checking in luggage. I usually bring three bags, a carry-on,a backpack, small crossbody bag.

Carry-on bag

Shirts

• 3 dress shirts (short, three-fourths, or long sleeves)
• 3 undershirts
• 2 polo shirts
• 1 t-shirt

Pants/Shorts

• 3 trousers
• 1 walking shorts
• 1 sleeping shorts

Shoes/Slippers

• 1 pair of casual shoes
• 1 pair of black leather shoes
• 1 pair of casual slippers 

Underwear

• 4 pieces underwear
• 3 pairs of socks
• 3 hankerchiefs

Backpack

Accessories

• 1 small-medium towel
• 1 light jacket/sweater
• 1 watch
• 1 belt

 Others

• Laptop with charger
• Cellphone charger
• Notebook and Pen
• Instant coffee
• Broadband stick
• Paper Holder

 Crossbody bag

• Wallet
• ID
• Cellphone
• Cash
• ATM card
• Travel documents
• Point-and-click camera

 
What to wear

Going to the venue(day before the conference):  polo shirt, trousers, and casual shoes

Conference day 1: dress shirt, undershirt, trousers, leather shoes

Conference day 2: dress shirt, undershirt, trousers, leather shoes

Conference day 3: polo shirt, trousers, casual shoes

Going home: same as Conference day 3

Touring around after each day: t-shirt, casual shorts, casual slippers

Sleeping: undershirt and sleeping shorts