Links to very few of all the nice related sites
Doug Dyment, a very extensive and good site. The Art and Science of Traveling Light. Listed advantages: Security Economy, Mobility and Serenity.
Very good, lots of experience behind it and lots of sound advice - I have little to add except when it comes to travel ultra compact. Lists e. g. the good reasons for traveling light. Also has: Avoiding theft.
Packing & Traveling Light Recommendations
By Mark Veber. A nice and extensive travel light site. Many links. List advantages of traveling light - but he doesn't suggest carrying all in the trouser pockets.
Clark Wissler. A fantastic article about the luggage of nomads. When we are traveling we are "nomads".
Excerpts
All along the rough road from savagery to civilization man has found it an increasingly complex problem to carry the things needed for life.
Man alone of all the creatures of the world carries baggage.
The aboriginal natives... carry the least. ...champion light travelers. no need for packing reserve clothing. baggage load carried....12 pounds plus the baby ..by an Australian woman.
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