In May 2023, I started my journey in Asia to explore and share my adventure online. I’ve made a few backpacking trips already, but this one should differentiate from my previous ones. I use my black 24-liter backpack from Deuters.
Equipment
All equipment shown in the picture fits into the backpack. The bag weighs 8kg.
Backpack
24-liter Deuters backpack
Rain cover
Carabiner
Sewing Kit
Badges
On my first backpack trip, which I had done in 2015 to Nepal during the earthquakes, I started with a 60l liters, which was too heavy to travel. Today I am at 24l, which gives me the most flexibility to travel independently.
The backpack includes a rain cover at the bottom and I put a few carabiners on it to attach my slippers and a bag with dirty clothes.
I am a very passionate backpacker and bring a sewing kit. This is necessary to stitch badges onto my backpack or fix clothes.
Clothes
1 x long pants
4 x pair of socks
4 x underwear
3 x shirts
1 x sweater
1 x towel
2 x short pants
1 x cap
1 x belt
1 pair of slippers
1 pair of shoes
1 x rainjacket
I wear one set of clothes and the rest: a towel, three pairs of socks and underwear, two shirts, and one pair of short and long pants I put in my backpack or once they are dirty in a seperate cloth bag. In addition, depending on the season, I take a warm jacket with me against the cold.
Hardware
Powerbank 28’000Ah
Computer mouse
USB-C Hub
Travel Adapter
Various Charging Cables
Nokia X20
Nokia 220
Sony Earplugs
Acer Laptop
Go Pro Hero 8
San Disks
I carry a lot of hardware to share online what I am doing. It takes up most of my backpack’s space and must be compact and qualitative.
I chose a laptop from Acer for numerous reasons. First, its weight is only 1kg! Second, it is easy to get additional cables anywhere cheap. Third, I broke my screen once in South Africa, and getting the exact model for replacing it was simple. Fourth, it comes with Windows, and many communities I work with are familiar with it or use a free Linux version.
I have used Nokia phones for photography for a long time and always use Dual SIM, which is very handy when you get a local SIM. Make sure your phone is unlocked to use any SIM card.
For vlogging I use a GoPro Hero 8.
Depending on your travel destination, bring a travel adapter.
Documents
Receipts of devices
US Dollars
Passport
Vaccination Card
International Driving License
Insurance which includes COVID-19
Health Declaration
Booking of Accommodation
Waterproof Paper Map
Traveling now in 2023 is still more expensive than before post-pandemic. I Check all the travel guidelines from the airline or the IATA Covid-19 Regulation Map, where they collect and update all data regularly. Do not forget about the Visa itself if you need one. When you arrive, try to fill out the forms online so the procedure is hassle-free.
Toiletries
Contact Lenses
Cleaning Solutions
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Nail clipper
Medicine (Dafalgan)
Shaving bag
Soap
cloth / tissue
First Aid Kit
The toiletry bag varies the most among all travelers. However, if you forget things at home, you can get almost everything at your travel destination.
Various
Tape
string
Swiss knife
Writing materials
Notebook
The most helpful travel tools are still the basic ones. String and a knife are my favorites to travel like a backpacker. They are so simple, and they make a difference in many cases. I used string for a net to play volleyball with locals, hang my wet clothes to dry, or use it to set up a shelter. The tape I use to make sure no boxes or bottles leak.
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