Ultimate packing list for adventure travelers

Are you gearing up for an exciting adventure into the great unknown?

To help you pack like a pro and make the most of your epic valication, here's the ultimate packing list for backpackers (asia oriented).

Clothing:

• Underwear

• Socks

• Bras (Sports and everyday)

• T-Shirts (Sports and everyday)

• Airy long pants (for temple dress codes)

• Shorts (Sports and everyday)

• Dresses / Jumpsuit

• Pyjamas

• Rainjacket

• Sweater (for the flight)

• Sun hat

• Bikini

• Quick-dry towel

• Long-sleeved water shirt (for sun protection while snorkeling/surfing, etc.)

Shoes:

• Comfortable everyday shoes (for city walks and the flight)

• Sandals / Flip-flops

• Shower sandals (for hostel bathrooms)

Toiletries:

• Toothbrush and -paste

• Hairbrush and -ties

• Menstrual hygiene products

• Make-up

• Lip balm

• Shampoo (preferably in solid form or small bottles)

• Deodorant

• Sunscreen (better to pack extra – sunscreen is expensive in some Asian countries)

• Laundry detergent

• Mosquito repellent

• Electronics & Accessories:

• Phone charger

• Phone strap

• Headphones

• Power bank

• Travel adapter

Other items:

• Sunglasses

• Flashlight

• Pocket knife (be mindful of hand luggage restrictions)

• Day backpack

• Small or cloth bag / Money belt (for valuables when traveling)

• Books / E-Reader

• Copie of passport

• Earplugs and sleepingmask

• Travel first aid kit: see separate Blog post

• Combination lock (for hostel lockers)

• Clothesline and pegs (for drying clothes)

• Diving mask (for snorkeling)

• Dry Bag

• Water bottle

Valuables:

• Passport

• Cash

• Credit cards (more than one, but keep them in a separate place in case of theft)