After over six months on the road, we feel we’ve accumulated enough knowledge and expertise to advise fellow backpackers on their packing needs. The following would be sufficient in a 50 liter bag. In all honesty, a larger pack would be cumbersome and not necessary for long-term travel.
Pack Essentials (in no specific order)
- Eagle Creek Packing cubes – http://www.eaglecreek.com
- Kindle – http://www.amazon.com
- LL Bean medium size hanging toiletry bag – http://www.llbean.com
- Dental floss – no one wants a cavity in India
- Shower flip flops for those questionable bathrooms
- Patagonia synthetic jackets – http://www.patagonia.com
- Hats (caps for heat and beanies for cold)
- Sea to Summit Sleep Sak – http://www.seatosummit.com
- Pack cover – http://www.amazon.com
- Packable rain coat
Survival Items
- Headlamps
- Ambian
- Eat N Tool – http://www.crkt.com
- Knife
- Pack towels – http://www.rei.com
- Laundry soap
- Headphones
- Tissues
- Maps2Go App ($2) – If not, Google maps for smartphone
- Netbook and/or smartphone/Ipad with wifi access
Misc. Items That Come in Handy
- Small umbrella
- Bendable Tri-pod – http://www.llbean.com
- Laundry bag
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