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South East Asia: Backpacking essentials🎒🌏
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I had a small bag but I NEEDED these for my 5 months in South East Asia
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Everyone’s got the Osprey bag… boring😴 I travelled for 5 months around SEA with this and it fit the carry-on size requirements for all Asian airlines
Forclaz 40L Backpack - Hiking
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You need it to be squashable, trust me! The solid wash bags will take up too much room and if you’re not careful you’ll get fined by an airline by the end of the trip (from personal experience)✈️
Stackers Hanging Travel Wash Bag
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I fit my whole life in these things for 5 months. Organise your tops, bottoms, pyjamas all separately so you don’t lose everything at the bottom of your bag!
Packing Cubes | For Luggage & Travel
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Hostel showers can be DIRTY🤢 Also you’ll need these for the beach, waterfalls, walking around, basically everything!
Havaianas Slim
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People will snore in your hostel dorm room. It’s a fact, so protect yourself😴
Your life, your volume | Up to 25% Off | Black Friday 2025
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Market food is delicious but pop one of these straight after your meal and you’ll avoid 😷🤢
Lifeplan WindAway Activated Charcoal | Holland & Barrett
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Laundry detergent sheets are SO useful
Eco Laundry Detergent GreenSheets™
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The DIVA everybody knows and loves Popular for a reason, I used slept, ate and lived every second of my trip with this bag
Unisex Round Mini Shoulder Bag | UNIQLO UK
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Saved my life a few times, so my friend stole this from me at the end of my trip. Honestly I can’t go backpacking without one of these
BoostCharge Pro Wireless Power Bank 5K/8K/10K charge to go, MagSafe-compatible | Belkin UK
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You will want to clean your hands after eating street food🍜 Skinnyyyy enough to fit in all of your backpacks
Luna Daily The Everywhere Spray-To-Wipe Cleansing Body Spray Travel Kit Worth ÂŁ24
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You’ll be the most popular person at the hostel with these
Bicycle Waterproof by US Playing Cards
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Just trust me on this one, 3 in 1 You will open a yoghurt you bought from the supermarket and remember you have this spork. Your day will be made.
Spork Original Single | Mountain Warehouse GB
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Either they hate my blood, or this works magic🪄
Jungle Formula Maximum Pump Spray Insect Repellent 90ml
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SAVED my hair from Asias hard water! So tiny and mini, might not seem essential but when you see your hair falling out, you’ll be grateful you brought it😌
NUXE Christmas Giftset The 3 Prodigieux (Worth ÂŁ21)
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