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The Best Travel Backpacking Essentials!
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items These are all of my backpacking essential items! Organized by section for easier reading :)
Sections
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Main Essentials
Electronics
Toiletries
Extras
Main Essentials
These are all the typical main essentials you will need for backpacking!
Packing Cubes - These are compression cubes so they take up less room in your backpack! I love mine and they have lasted through a lot of different backpacking trips!
BAGAIL Compression Packing Cubes Set
Laundry Soap Sheets - These are an amazing brand and they don't take up much space. You are bound to have to do your own laundry at some point and these are super helpful!
Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent Sheets - 30
Lifestraw Water Bottle - This is a NEED if you are going somewhere that the water is not drinkable. You can drink tap water, river water, you name it! Anywhere with this bottle (Don't worry I have tested it many times haha)
LifeStraw Go 22 oz Water Filter Bottle
Laundry Bag - This is a great one! I recommend getting a bag with no holes and with a strap. It is less likely to tear and much much easier to carry!
Handy Laundry Shoulder Strap Bag - Black
Carabiner Pack - These are super helpful to carry extra things on your bag! I have them all over my big backpack!
6PCS Black Aluminum Carabiner Clips, 3"
Small Compressed Backpack - This is EXTREMELY helpful when you travel! Then you don't have to take everything out of one of your backpacks when you need a day bag.
ZOMAKE 25L Lightweight Packable Backpack
Towel - This towel is BY FAR the best one out there. It dries as fast as microfiber but doesn't feel bad like microfiber. They come in different sized and fold down super small. I love these so so much!
Dock & Bay Quick Dry Beach Towel - Large
Locks - These are perfect luggage locks for your backpack that can also double as locks for your hostel lockers and other things.
TSA Approved Cable Luggage Locks, Alloy Body
First Aide Kit - You will definitely want to carry one of these around and this is a good size that has enough but isn't overkill :)
Protect Life First Aid Kit - 100pcs
Clothes Line - This is a great price and an awesome clothes line!
Retractable Portable Clothesline with Clips
Electronics
These are all the best electronics for backpacking! If it is not essential I will note that in the description :)
Portable Charger - This is an amazing charger that has a good amount of charge! Its lasted me through years of trips. I also highly recommend getting a charger that already has the chords attached!
VEEKTOMX 10000mAh Portable Charger with Cables
Plug Adapter - This is an amazing one that also has USB plugs! You NEED one of these and this is a great one at an amazing price!
EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter AC Plug
Air Tag - This is technically non essential but I highly recommend one to put in your backpacks in case things get lost or stolen.
Apple AirTag
Toiletries
All my best toiletry recommendations for backpacking!
Bottles - This pack is great quality and the most bottles at the cheapest price!
20 Pack TSA Approved Travel Bottles Set
Toiletries Bag - This is by far the best bag ever!! It hold everything I need, has so much room, and compresses to a good size.
BAGSMART Travel Toiletry Bag with Hook
Extras
These are my non essentials but I defiantly recommend them! I tell you why in each note :)
Waterproof Playing Cards - I always recommend bringing playing cards. Its a really common thing for backpackers to do together! I have learned a ton of new games :)
ACELION Waterproof Plastic Playing Cards
Dryer Sheets - I recommend getting these to put and rotate through your packing cubes with your clothes. It always keeps your clothes smelling fresh!
Bounce Dryer Sheets, Outdoor Fresh, 120 Ct
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