Here’s my go-to guide for what you’ll need to backpack through Southeast Asia. Remember to keep items as versatile as possible, pack light, and keep organized!
STORAGE Backpack (I managed off of an Osprey Farpoint 40L) Packing cubes! *These are a MUST* Daypack- I used one that functioned as a shoulder bag and backpack in one! It even rolled into itself. Money belt
CLOTHING 1 long sleeve shirt 2 t-shirts 2 tank tops 2- 3 pairs of pants (1 loose cotton pair and 2 pairs of leggings) 2 shorts (1 pair of jean shorts and 1 pair of loose cotton shorts) 1 black tank dress 1 skirt
UNDERGARMENTS 3 Bras (1 regular bra 2 sport bras) 10 Pairs of underwear 4 pairs of socks 2 bikinis OUTERWEAR 1 Rain jacket 1 Baseball cap
SHOES 1 pair of flip flops 1 pair of running shoes 1 sturdy ‘walking sandal’
MISC. Emergency medical kit – link here for what to keep in it Copies of important documents Mini sewing kit Flashlight Sunglasses Luggage lock Notebook
TOILITRIES Solid shampoo (I LOVE Lush’s because it doubles as a body wash) Solid body wash Lotion Nail clippers Tweezers Deodorant Sunscreen Bug spray Chap stick Baby oil (can double as a hair/body/suntan lotion) Feminine hygiene products (or Diva Cup) Mini hairbrush
MAKEUP If I’m being honest I hardly wore it…. but, I did keep these items in my bag just in case!
Foundation Compact powder 1 black eyeliner/brow liner Mascara Eyelash curler 1 foundation makeup brush 1 eyeshadow compact 1 Lipstick
ELECTRONICS MacBook Air 13’ + charger Laptop case/ sleeve External battery Selfie stick 1 Gopro camera + Charger + battery Sony DSLR + Charger + battery 1 iPhone 7 + Charger + headphones Travel adaptor
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