{"id":85,"date":"2008-01-11T16:30:47","date_gmt":"2008-01-11T16:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.itravelabout.com\/backpacking-light-suggested-kit-list\/"},"modified":"2008-01-11T16:30:47","modified_gmt":"2008-01-11T16:30:47","slug":"backpacking-light-suggested-kit-list","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itravelabout.com\/backpacking-light-suggested-kit-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Backpacking Light – Suggested Kit List"},"content":{"rendered":"

What to take, what not to take?  When going on a long
\nbackpacking<\/strong> trip it is difficult to choose what to take. 
\nYou want to travel light<\/strong>, but you want a few luxuries as
\nwell.  I’ll explain how you can carry less, but still have more with my
\nsuggested kit list<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

Suggested backpacking kit list<\/h2>\n

Here are the essentials for backpacking light<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Travel pack<\/strong> – I’d suggest a modern travel pack<\/a>, rather than a traditional
    \n backpack, as these zip open like a suitcase allow easy access to your
    \n stuff.  Get one with a clip-on day pack to make life easy.  60
    \n liters is enough for traveling light.  Read more about     travel packs and
    \n backpacks<\/a>.  <\/p>\n
  2. Day pack<\/strong> – Get
    \n a strong pack that will carry everything you need for a day out.  15 or
    \n 20 liters is normally enough.  Buy one with a travel pack to make life
    \n easy. Keep in it: <\/p>\n
      \n
    1. Sunscreen – for the sun\n
    2. Insect repellant – for insects\n
    3. Camera – for photos\n
    4. Notebook – in case you need to jot down something important\n
    5. A little local currency – in case you find something unexpected<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    6. Wash bag<\/strong> – A small waterproof wash bag.  Fill it
      \n with: <\/p>\n
        \n
      1. Soap – it’s easy to carry than shower gel.  You can also use soap
        \n to wash clothes. <\/p>\n
      2. Flannel – a small piece of clothe to wash yourself with when the showers
        \n don’t work or there is no not water.  Put your soap inside the flannel
        \n to keep the inside of you wash bag clean. <\/p>\n
      3. Deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste and all the normal stuff.  Don’t
        \n forget sun screen though.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      4. Clothes<\/strong> – if you wash them regularly you really don’t
        \n need many <\/p>\n
          \n
        1. 1 pair of trousers – lightweight trousers for hot countries(south
          \n Asia), 2 pairs if wearing them everyday in cooler environments
          \n (e.g. Europe in winter) <\/p>\n
        2. 1 pair of shorts – 2 pairs for hot places, don’t bother for cold places.\n
        3. 2 t-shirts – for casual dress\n
        4. 1 long sleeved shirt – for smart dress, visiting temples and covering up
          \n from the sun <\/p>\n
        5. 4 sets of underwear, just in case you can’t wash them everyday. 
          \n Just 1 pair of socks for hot climates. <\/p>\n
        6. Jumper or fleece – even in hot climates there are cool evenings.\n
        7. Rain coat – thin storable item for hot climates, something warmer for
          \n cold places.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
        8. Footwear<\/strong>\n
            \n
          1. 1 pair of shoes – a comfortable pair with grippy souls for long
            \n walks.  Even in hot climates shoes are useful for trekking, cycling and
            \n cities. <\/p>\n
          2. 1 pair of sandals – flip flips or strap on sandals for hot
            \n climates<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          3. Double bed sheet and a pillow case<\/strong> – much budget
            \n accommodation has less than great bedding.  The pillow case doubles as a
            \n pillow if you fill it with clothes. <\/p>\n
          4. Towel<\/strong> – travel towels are compact and dry quickly, but
            \n you only need a small or medium size. <\/p>\n
          5. Guide books<\/strong> – get a good guide book for every country you
            \n visit. <\/p>\n
          6. First aid kit<\/strong> – essential for any trip\n
          7. Penknife<\/strong> – for picnics, opening tins and bottles and for
            \n making repairs. <\/p>\n
          8. Torch<\/strong> – for
            \n dark alleys, power cuts and huts on the beach. Head torches are a
            \n good option. <\/p>\n
          9. Candle and lighter<\/strong> –
            \n in developing countries power cuts are common. <\/p>\n
          10. Toilet paper<\/strong> – the majority of the worlds population do
            \n not use it. <\/p>\n
          11. Notebook and pen<\/strong> – for important information and filling
            \n in visa forms. <\/p>\n
          12. Padlocks<\/strong> – for you backpack zips, hotel rooms and
            \n lockers.  Combination locks are generally better as you can’t loose the
            \n keys.  Also good for couples as no keys are required.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Hot climates<\/h2>\n
              \n
            1. Mosquito net<\/strong> – if there is a risk and you are staying in
              \n budget accommodation. <\/p>\n
            2. Swimming gear<\/strong> – something to go swimming in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Cold climates<\/h2>\n
                \n
              1. Sleeping bag<\/strong> – provided bedding is often not
                \n enough<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Luxury items<\/h2>\n

                A few luxury items can make a big difference<\/p>\n

                  \n
                1. Knife, fork and spoon set<\/strong> – for picnics and when cutlery
                  \n is not customary. <\/p>\n
                2. Small plastic cup<\/strong> – for the hotel room or a day.\n
                3. Camera<\/strong> – a digital compact camera is the best 
                  \n option for most. <\/p>\n
                4. iPod or MP3 player<\/strong> – fill it with music before you leave
                  \n home.  Make sure you can charge it.  Useful for storing photos. <\/p>\n
                5. Travel speaker<\/strong> – for sharing your music with others.\n
                6. Book<\/strong> – for long bus rides or lazing in the sun\n
                7. Washing line<\/strong> – for drying your washing in budget
                  \n accommodation. <\/p>\n
                8. Power adapter<\/strong> – if you have any mains powered
                  \n items.  It’s normally better to buy locally, especially in Asia. <\/p>\n
                9. Inflatable pillow<\/strong> – for long bus journeys.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  What to take, what not to take?  When going on a long backpacking trip it is difficult to choose what to take.  You want to travel light, but you want a few luxuries as well.  I’ll explain how you can carry less, but still have more with my suggested kit list . Suggested backpacking kit […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itravelabout.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/85"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itravelabout.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itravelabout.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itravelabout.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itravelabout.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.itravelabout.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/85\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itravelabout.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}