Long-term backpacking packing list
This list is for travelling for months with one backpack, moving every few days between hostels, guesthouses, buses and flights, often through several climates.
The trick is to pack for one week and do laundry. Anything you're missing you can almost always buy on the way, so when in doubt, leave it out.
Before you pack
- Pack for about a week of clothes, and plan to wash them as you go.
- Keep two bank cards and some cash in different places, so one loss doesn't stop you.
- Save copies of your passport, insurance and bookings online, where you can reach them from any phone.
- Check how long your passport is valid. Many countries want it valid for six months after you arrive.
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