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Suggested gear list for
Backpacking
Ready to travel the world? Heading off for the big ol’ three year adventure, or
just for five weeks? It doesn’t matter. Either way it’s all about exploring
& discovering the freedom of being a traveller. Here are some suggested
items that we suggest you consider taking with you.
Pack Type
• Travel pack (mostly for urban travel)
• Hybrid (for a mix of urban / hiking)
Footwear
• Boots or solid travel shoe
• Sandals
• Consider lightweight dress shoe if so inclined
Clothing
• Waterproof/breathable shell jacket
• Fleece Jacket
• Icebreaker thermals
• Icebreaker travel top
• Long sleeve shirt
• Lightweight travel pants
• Socks & Jocks (talk with us about sock choice)
• Travel shorts
• Sarong
• Boardies / bikini
• Cap / hat
** Cold climate travel
• Beanie & fleece gloves
• Thermal socks
• Neck gaiter
Sleeping
• Definitely a sleeping sheet
• Sleeping bag (optional)
• Pillow case (also a makeshift laundry bag)
Helpful accessories
• First aid kit
• Sun glasses
• Torch & Swiss army knife
• Spare batteries
• Camera & film
• Dry bags or stuff sacks
• Alarm clock & calculator
• Travel journal/note book
• Travel guide
• Hacky sack
• Pegless clothes line & laundry detergent
• Money belt & padlocks
• Water bottle / filter
Loo stuff
• Toiletry bag
• Travel towel
• Personal essentials!
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