【明報專訊】Before minimalist designs and lifestyle took the world, backpackers must have been practicing it for decades, if not longer. To dodge additional luggage charges by budget airlines, backpackers are prepared to brace themselves against raging storms, scorching sun, frosty winter, rugged terrains, sneaky thefts and any emergencies with a mere backpack. Under such abysmal conditions, we are trained to look for necessities and refrain from irrational shopping.