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How to Pack for a Backpacking Trip

Posted by Rhys on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 ? Leave a Comment?

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The art of backpacking is all in the name itself. What to pack on your back!? From our first multi-month trip, the contents of our backpacks has changed quite dramatically as we?ve learned what we need and don?t need on the road. It?s all a balancing act, making sure you have enough to live comfortably while you travel, while not overloading your backpack with junk you can do without. It truly is a SKILL!

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Pack as light as you can for all eventualities

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So, here are our top 5 tips for that incredibly fun task of preparing & packing your backpack before hitting the open road!

1. CLOTHING

• As a general rule, after you?ve laid out everything you WANT to take, remove about?? of it!
• Don?t take too many ?nice? clothes because you?re going to be roughing it a bit & there aren?t too many places on backpacking trails to wear your pretty skirts & shirts!
• Remember that you?re probably going to buy a t-shirt or two while your travelling as well? if you?re anything like us you will anyway!!
• Big things count the most, so don?t go crazy packing three pairs of jeans & two jackets! One of each will probably do
• A thin waterproof jacket is a good idea. You can get good ones that roll up smaller than your fist and weigh next to nothing
• Remember that underwear & socks can be washed in hotel sinks to a decent enough degree, so definitely don?t pack more than a week?s worth? & socks are a?rarity?for us as flip-flops are the way forward!

2. FOOTWEAR

• Flip-flops are a MUST. They?re light & easy, breezy for your feet!? & no socks means more space in your pack
• Hiking shoes have become a?stalwart in our backpacks, but this really depends on your own interests & where your going. But if you?re planning some adventure activities & a bit of trekking, this bulky addition may be worth it.

3. SARONG & A DRY-TOWEL

• Towels are huge & heavy! We quickly realised that bringing a dry-towel (or sports-towel) significantly lightened our packs. Sure it?s not as cosy as drying with your big beach towel, but the lighter load makes it worth while
• For beach days, & a bit of extra drying material, a sarong is the perfect partner for your dry towel. It rolls up equally as tiny & if you don?t have one at home you can pick one up for cheap as chips once you hit some tourist shops

4. FIRST-AID KIT

• Make sure you have a BASIC first-aid kit. You don?t need a lot because there will be pharmacies along the way, but covering the basics is a good idea. On our first trip we had a bloody cabinet full & used next to none of it!
• We always carry ibuprofen/paracetamol, immodium, anti-bacterial cream, & band aids

5. ELECTRONICS

• Taking any electronics is always a bit of a risk when travelling through developing countries, but they are likely to provide you with a much more comfortable time travelling. Where to draw the line can be a tough call!
• An MP3 is a must for us. I wouldn?t bring an iPhone 5 or anything, but a simple MP3 is going to make those LONG bus, train & boat rides all the more bearable.
• A tablet is an option, especially if its replacing a laptop. Their obvious advantage is their size, their negative is their ease to be stolen. So if you do decide to bring one, be careful where & when you use it. Lots of hostels have WiFi these days so it is nice to hang out in the comfort of your room & connect with folks at home
• We DO travel with a laptop, because of our blog, but it really isn?t?necessary because there are internet?cafes everywhere. If your just looking to surf the net & speak to family & friends at home, a tablet would be a good investment, or stick to internet cafes. If you do pack a laptop, make sure its in a good protective case.
• If you?re into photography then a DSLR camera may be a valid sacrifice of space!? Though if you are in the market for a new camera before your travels, it may be worth considering one of the top-end point-&-shoots, preferably waterproof, to save weight.

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The lighter the load, the more enjoyable the walk

We always have one LARGE backpack (55-75 litres), & one SMALL backpack we carry on our fronts. Our smaller packs always have our more important & expensive things, & they stay with us on all transportation.

So, before you leave for a multi-month backpacking trip, make sure you?ve got the right equipment, & try & keep your weight down!! You may miss wearing clean clothes everyday, but you?ll be happier walking around with LESS on your back!

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