Top Pick: Cabin Zero Military 28L backpack

Common Items - Packing List

Backpacks & Slings

  • CabinZero Military 28L backpack

  • Bellroy Sling bag (to hold passport, cash, ID and other important items with you)

  • Thule Compression Cubes (small & medium size)

Technology

  • AirPods 4 with Noise Cancellation

  • USB-C charging cable and charging adapter

  • iPad Mini with pencil

  • Apple Watch

  • E-Sim loaded on phone

Clothes and Accessories

  • Uniqlo Merino Knit - works as a light blanket too on planes

  • Pen

  • AirTag on bag

  • Zojirushi water bottle

  • Hat

  • Passport, ID and where required printed visas

  • Bank card (physical) such as Up.

  • Physical cash

  • Small hand towel

  • Hero Clip

  • Drawstring clothes bag (for dirty clothes or shoes)

  • Kathmandu Puffer Jacket (for trips in winter)

  • Socks (around 4 pairs)

  • Underwear (around 5 pairs)

  • Lightweight shorts

  • Jeans (Uniqlo)

  • T-Shirts ~3

  • 1 button up shirt

Toiletries

  • Small toiletry bag (old Body Shop one)

  • Muji clear containers - decanted

  • Toothpaste & toothbrush

  • Hand sanitiser

  • Safety razor & trimmer

  • Aveeno moisturising cream (decanted)

  • Sunscreen

  • Medication (if required). You should also carry a letter from your GP/Doctor and check with the country you’re travelling to etc. if they are allowed. Some countries have restrictions on commonly used medications.

  • Clear ziplock bag (for liquids, aerosols, gels etc.)

  • Roll on deodorant

Shoes

  • Converse High Tops

Travel Insurance

  • I always make sure I have adequate travel insurance to cover medical incidents

Travel Preferences/Add Ons

Everyone has different preferences for how they travel, what they take and what represents value for them. For me, I prefer to save on base things, such as flying on low-cost carriers, using durable items that reduce waste and occasionally, spending a little more on some other things.

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