With our backpacking checklist you won't forget anything anymore when going on a trip! It is the result of years of experience travelling (and forgetting things before making this list!). It's a quite long list, it is meant to be a reminder of what could be useful to take with you: from this backpacking checklist you'll select maybe 10% of the items, and your selection will change every time according to the different type of trip! It doesn't want to be minimalist or the lightest, the best or the cheapest, just to be complete, so you won't forget anything important anymore!
Packing tips!
We start by giving you some "secret" packing tips on how to select useful items from the backpacking checklist, that I'm sure you'll find useful:
Pack your clothes into transparent plastic bags: it will be much faster to pack and unpack the rucksack, to keep it tidy, to keep clean your gear, and you'll have an extra waterproof layer!
Try to take items that can have multiple usage: in example instead of carrying a pajama, take some light pants that you can wear indoor or some fleece pants that you can use as an extra layer if it's cold!
If it's cold wear several layers rather than bringing too many warm clothes that you'll never use!
Carry a Light cloth (we bought one in India for just a few $, and we call it Indian Blanket) that you can use as a sheet, as a beach towel, as a curtain, as a tablecloth in the park...
You can use a simple soap bar as a shampoo, as an intimate soap, as a shower gel, as a soap for clothes, you don't need to carry 10 different products! Choose it natural and biodegradable, so you reduce pollution and you can use it also outdoor.
Choose fast drying materials (in example synthetic or merino wool (if you are not vegan)) and avoid cotton in winter; you'll be able to reduce the number of items and the weight of the backpack.
Choose wisely your backpack, he will follow you everywhere: prefer a long-lasting lightweight rucksack with several compartiments.
Backpacking Checklist
Clothing
T-shirts
Pants
Jeans
Shorts
Sweater
Pullover
Light Jacket
Fleece
Thermal Underwear
Socks
Gore-Tex Socks
Underpants
Pajama
Swim Suit
Flip-Flops
Sandals
Sneakers
Hiking boots
Thin gloves
Hat
Scarf
Raincoat
Waterproof pants
Hygiene-Beauty
Towel
Shampoo
Shower Gel
Intimate soap
Soap for clothes
Soap bar
Soap case
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Razor Blades
Shaving Foam
Nail cutter
Hair drier
Comb
Brush
Mirror
Net laundry bag
Wet wipes
Hand sanitizer
Toilet paper
Tissues
Cotton swabs
Hair bands
Lip Balm
Sunscreen
Mosquito repellant
Foot Powder
Contraceptive devices (Condoms...)
Medicines
Anti-diarrheal
Painkiller
Herpes cream
Antipyretic
Antibiotic
Probiotics
Supplements (Spirulina, B12...)
Plasters
Bandage
Disinfectant
Personal Medications (Allergies, Asthma...)
Bags
Backpack
Rucksack
Waist Bag
Money Belt
Recyclable Bag for grocery shopping
Food
Food
Food containers
Fork
Knife
Spoon
Hard plastic cup
Water Bottle
Water
Drinks (Tea, beverages...)
Condiments (Oil, Salt, Pepper...)
Tools
Sewing kit
String
Clothespins
Lighter
Matches
Lock
Tape
Duct tape
Elastic bands
Multitool - Swiss Knife
Extra Female
Tampons
Make-up
Jewelry
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Electronics
Laptop
Laptop bag
External Hard Disk
Usb pen drive
Mobile phone
Phone charger
Rechargeable batteries
Battery charger
Photo Camera
Camera case
Lenses
Cleaning kit (cloth, lenspen, etc.)
Memory storage
Remote control
Camera Batteries
Camera Charger
Battery grip
Video-camera
Tripod
Mp3 player - Ipod
Mp3 Charger
Earpieces
Alarm
Watch
Flashlight (Dynamo)
Headlamp
Universal adapter
Documents-Money
Euros, Dollars
Foreign currency
Debit card
Credit Card
Atm card
Wallet
Train-Plane tickets
Boarding passes
ID
Passport
Health Insurance
Visas
International Certificate of Vaccination
On-line banking password tool
Passwords and Usernames
International Warranties of Electronics
Employment - Unemployment certificate
Hostel-Hotel bookings
Hospitality contacts
Medical History
Backpacking Checklist
Stationery
Books
Notebook
Pen
Marker
Pencil
Eraser
Guidebooks
Maps
Camping
Shelter (Tent, tarp, Bivy bag...)
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
Stove
Pots
Fuel
Fire Starter (Fire steel...)
Windshield
Candle
Whistle
Compass
folding trowel
Extra Cold
Chemical Hand Warmers
Ski Suit
Mittens
Warm Jacket
After ski boots
Face mask
Warm Leggings
Warm Socks
Vacuum Bottle
Others
Plastic bags
Transparent plastic bags for clothes
Beach towel
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Inflatable Pillow
Mosquito net
Trekking poles
Presents
Personal equipment (Mine: Neti Pot, Juggling, Poi balls...)
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