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Around the world in 80 days 🧳

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Kaitlyn Forbes

A list of things meant to make your backpacking trip more organized and efficient. Lots of these items would be helpful for general travel as well, however it's geared more towards those travelling out of one backpack for months at a time.

Sections

Backpacks + Luggage

Organization

Electronics

Apparel

Backpacks + Luggage

Good luggage can make or break your trip (truly, imagine your bag or suitcase breaking in the middle of your trip…) so choosing wisely is important.

A successful backpacking trip calls for a solid day pack. This is where you’ll be keeping a lot of your important things that you need access to during your travel days—things like chargers, laptop/tablet, book/e-reader, snacks, small

Osprey Astronova 23 Daypack - Unisex | MEC

I used this pack for almost a year of backpacking to almost 20 different countries and it held up beautifully. I loved this particular model for the many pockets and the fact that you can remove the top pouch and use it as a crossbody bag. I went and...

Osprey Aura AG 65 Pack - Women's | REI Co-op

Highly recommended for keeping pack from getting damaged during flights or other travel.

Pack Duffel

Organization

When you're packing light, you have to stay organized or you'll lose track of things, especially if you're packing up frequently and travelling to multiple places.

Packing cubes are truly essential for keeping your suitcase or pack organized during a trip. These ones are durable and have a solid zipper. The mesh screen is great for being able to quickly see what's in each cube.

REI Co-op Expandable Packing Cube Set - Small/Medium/Large | REI Co-op

This one rolls up and offers 3 different compartments--and I love the colour :)

REI Co-op Shower Roll - Small | REI Co-op

Electronics

You're more than likely going to need an adapter to be able to plug things in abroad, and if your appliance/electronic doesn't have a dual-converter then you'll also need a voltage converter. You can find 2-in-1 adapter/converters. This one in partic...

Go Travel Worldwide Travel Adapter with USB A & C GaN Charger + (65W PD) | MEC

If you're intending on packing light but you love to read while travelling, an e-reader might be a good investment for you. These ones are top-rated and can hold so many books.

Kobo Libra Colour

If you’re planning on taking lots of photos and videos while you’re travelling, I’d highly recommend frequently backing them up. While you can use the Cloud, if the files see important it might be good to have another backup as well. This is a highly...

Seagate Expansion 2TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard ...

Apparel

Comfiest and most functional sandals I've ever owned. I've hiked mountains in these bad boys. The arch support is top-tier and you can adjust the straps perfectly to your feet. They also come in so many cute colours and patterns.

Women's Z/2 Adjustable Strap Classic Sandal

Depending on where and what time of year you're travelling, a jacket like this is really nice to have. If you're going somewhere hot, it's still nice to pack something lightweight like this for the plane or for huddling up in your air-conditioned roo...

Patagonia Women's Classic Retro-X® Fleece Jacket

A lightweight, breathable pair of pants like these are essential, especially for a small capsule travel wardrobe. If you plan on visiting any type of religious site throughout your travels, you need to be conscious of respecting their rules and custo...

Dance Studio Mid-Rise Pant *Regular | Women's Pants | lululemon

Comfy and versatile. I never travel without a pair of denim shorts (unless I’m going somewhere cold 🥶), even in a capsule wardrobe. They’re casual but can still be zhuzhed but a bit.

Mid-thigh Women's Shorts - Dark Wash