I am currently on my first long-term trip around the world. I was a bit nervous starting this adventure, especially with the packing piece.
Our travel plans changed last minute, so I had about a month to spend planning and buying the things I needed with me on the road and decide what could stay.
I knew I wanted to be pretty minimal, and it would be a necessity since I didn’t want to check any luggage. We have a lot of friends that travel, so what was constantly said was, “whatever you think that you will ‘need’, cut that in half”.
A bit stressful trying to plan destinations that you’ve never been to and then what to pack on top of that!
Before I left San Diego, I created a video detailing what I thought would all fit into my bag. You can view that here. However, the list below is what actually made it into my backpack.
This is still a learning process for me, so I will be doing another video and post after the travels to give a review of what worked and what didn’t.
Packing List:
45L carry-on travel pack: Pacsafe Venturesafe EXP45
Eagle Creek: Travel Safe TSA Lock
Electronics + all chargers:
- 13” Mac Computer + Marble Case
- iPhone 7
- Seagate External Hard Drive
- GoPro Hero 4
- Canon EOS Rebel T5 DSLR
- Mini Portable Charger
- Loop Travel Adapter/Converter
- Mini Tripod (for camera)
- Uhuru Wireless Mouse
- Chi Hair Straightener
- Yoobi Mini Journal + 2 pens
- Mini keychain light
- REI Mini Multi Towel
- REI Lite Multi Towel (size XL)
- Eagle Creek: Compression Cube Set S/M
- Calia Laser Cut Cap
- Scarf
- Infinity strap (for yoga)
Shoes:
- Nike Lunarglide 7
- Old Navy flip-flops
- Sam Edelman Sandals
Clothes:
- Night Shorts
- Rain Jacket
- Old Navy Shorts Black and White
- Linen Denim Chino Shorts (Target)
- Blue/White Maxi Dress
- Black Short Dress
- Roxy Short dress
- REI Women’s Birch Spring LS Drop Shoulder
- 52% Merino Wool/48% Tencel Lyocell
- 52% Merino Wool/48% Tencel Lyocell
- Smartwool baselayer tank
- Calia Elbow Sleeve Mesh Top
- Under Armor Black Shorts + Old Navy Black Exercise Shorts
- Black Nike running tights
- Black Parachute pants
- White Polyester shirt
- Nike Black running racerback tank + Polyester Black Racerback tank
- Under Armor granite racerback tank
- Lucy Black Get Going Pant
- Oasics Running quick lyte cushion single tab 2 pairs
- 74% Nylon/22% Polyester/4% Spandex
- Smartwool PhD Run
- 56% Wool/41% Nylon/3% Elastane
- 56% Wool/41% Nylon/3% Elastane
- Balega: Ultralight: contoured fit socks
- 78% Drynamix Polyester/20% Nylon/2% Elastane
- Patagonia W’s Active Hipster (2)
- 94% Nylon 6% Elastane
- Exofficio Give-N-Go Lacy Low Rise Bikini Brief Underwear (2)
- 94% Nylon/6% Lycra Spandex
- Victoria’s Secret: Pink Bikini Underwear (5)
- 61% Polyamide/39% Elastane
- L-Space Black Bikini Top + Tribal Print Top
- Victoria Secret Black Bikini Bottom: The Strappy Cheeky
- Roxy Peach Bikini Bottom
- White & Black Nike Pro Dri-Fit Sports Bra
- Nike Black Light Support Sports Bra
- 88% Recycled Polyester/12% Spandex/Elasthanne
- Victoria’s Secret Nude Bra
- Towelettes 10 count
- Head & Shoulders mini shampoo
- GoToob: 3-Pack 2 fl oz
- Dr. Bronner’s Pure-Castile Soap 2 fl oz
- Biotrue multi-purpose solution for contact lenses 2 fl oz
- Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily moisturizer with sunscreen (SPF 30) 2.5 fl. Oz.
- Q-tips (50 count from Target)
- G-u-m floss sticks + floss
- Bic Razor with 6 refills + 4 disposable
- Toothbrush + toothpaste
- 6-month supply of contacts; contact case; glasses + case
- 8-month supply of birth control; diva cup; 20 tampons
- 1 sample/mini perfume
- Sun Bum sunscreen lip balm
- Aquaphor ointment .25 oz.
- 15 bobby pins
- Nail clippers + nail file
- Allergy pills
- Tide to go pen
- Melatonin
- Travel tissues
- 6 rubber bands
- 6 safety pins
- 7 hair bands
- 3 mini hair clips
- 2 bandaids
- 5 bracelets; 2 necklaces; 8 earrings; 2 rings
- Brown belt
- 2 pairs of sunglasses
- Ear Plugs
- Eye Mask
- Hand Sanitizer
- Mini-lotion + Mini-Meditation lotion
- Deoderant
- Small Makeup Bag: Mascara, Eyeliner, Concealer, Eye Shadow, Moisture Surge Primer w/SPF
- 4 Zip Lock bags (2 large, 2 small)
- 2 dryer sheets
- 1 Carabiner
Other Essentials:
- Passport
- ID
- Debit Card + Credit Cards
- Cash (USD)
- Leather Purse (Large and Small)
- Swell Waterbottle
Hope all of this info helps in your journey! I will be doing a follow-up post after all of the adventures to let you know what worked and what didn’t (for me)! You can check out my “what I thought I was going to bring” video here.
Any questions or suggestions are always welcome! 🙂
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