Minimalism is all about getting rid of the excess baggage from your life so that you can focus on what you actually value. It is easy to see its appeal when it comes to packing where bringing less means saving money on baggage fees and feeling less encumbered lugging suitcases around.
Minimalist packing is not about paring down your belongings to five pieces of clothing and calling it a day. It is getting rid of things you do not need in your suitcase and making sure everything that remains has a purpose and is of value to you.