Back in 2023 I travelled around Thailand for a month and relied on my backpacking backpack and a smaller one. Last year in 2024, I travelled to a couple of countries in Europe and also relied on a luggage. Here are some of my MUST haves.
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Backpacks/Luggage Essentials
Electronics
Bathroom Travel Essentials
Health Travel Products
Backpacks/Luggage Essentials
This is the best travel backpack and it honestly fits so much stuff.
Taygeer Women's Travel Backpack with USB
As a 4'11 girly, the lime green one was the best option for me. Not only was this the perfect size for my petite self but it fit everything that I needed during my 1-month stay in Thailand.
Backpacks
This is my go to smaller backpack! I took mine to a 5-day Rhodes, Greece trip. It is honestly so spacious.
Backpacks and bags from Fjällräven
Packing cubes really save me so so much time! They are my key to fitting everything in my backpack/luggage and help me keep things organized.
Packing Cubes
Electronics
You definitely need a hard drive to store all the beautiful pics and videos that you take during your trip!
I loved taking my GoPro for water activities or hiking.
GoPro HERO8 Black Waterproof Action Camera
My adapter has been all over Europe and Thailand. An absolute must!!
CACTECHS Universal Travel Adapter 4 USB
Especially for when you take day tours and have 0 access to a wall plug. You never want your phone to die as this is also your translation device and map!
Amazon.com: Cell Phone Portable Power Banks
This headphones are very affordable and I used them so much on the flights, train rides, and bus rides.
Sony Wireless Headphones with Microphone | Black | WH-CH520/B
Bathroom Travel Essentials
My biggest recommendation for a backpacking essential is finding a toiletry bag that has a hook. Staying with roommates or in hostels at times there are no where to sit your bags at in the shared restroom. With a hook you can hang it on the door or o...
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Toiletry Bags
Shower caps are a must!
Shower Cap
Flips Flops are a must when staying in hostels.
Flip Flops : Women's Sandals - Target
These camping towels saved me so much room!! Not only do they dry so quickly, they are perfect to pack for you day bag when you have water activities involved.
Camp Towels | REI Co-op
Health Travel Products
With traveling to different areas, sadly you still get sick. I got sick a couple of times during my trip and relied on the Dayquil/Nyquil pills.
DayQuil™ and NyQuil™ Cough, Cold & Flu Relief LiquiCaps™ Co-Pack
Y'all pack IMODIUM!! I ate so many yummy foods but my stomach would go through it.
IMODIUM® for Diarrhea Relief
Travel tissues where so handy for when needing to use the public restroom in Thailand. Some Latin American countries as well will charge you for toilet paper.
Travel Tissues - Walmart
Ear plugs are a Zzz saver! When traveling through the overnight trains, bus, and staying with multiple people in a room.
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Earplugs
A sleep mask will definitely help with sleeping when traveling.
