The Ultimate Packing list

The checklist for your backpack

Proper preparation is the key to a successful trip. A well-packed backpack not only ensures that you have everything you need with you but also helps you to travel stress-free and flexibly. Based on our own travel experiences, we have put together a comprehensive checklist to help you pack your backpack efficiently - from documents to clothing to essential travel gadgets. With this list, you are well-prepared for your next adventure!

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TnB-Travel_Packing list for your backpack.pdf

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Table of contents

1. Documents & Important Documents

2. Clothing

3. Hygiene products

4. Technology & Accessories

5. Medicines & Travel First Aid Kit

6. Others

**Please note that the information shared here is based on our experiences. Be sure to check current information directly with the providers to plan your best possible travel experience.

Documents & Important Documents

• Passport (valid for at least 6 months)

• Visa

• Foreign health insurance certificate

• Flight tickets

• Copies of documents (digital and physical)

• Credit card and emergency cash

• International driving license (if necessary)

• Passport photos (sometimes a photo is required for visa on arrival or extensions)

  
  

Clothing

• 2-3 T-shirts

• 1-2 long-sleeved shirts (1x thick sweater)

• 1 pair of long pants/ 2 pairs of shorts

• 7x underwear and 4x socks (1x thick pair of socks)

• Swimwear

• Rain jacket & light jacket

• Comfortable shoes (hiking shoes & flip-flops)

• Cap or hat

• TnB-tip: Packing cubes are game-changers

Hygiene products

• Toothbrush & toothpaste (dental floss)

• Shampoo & Soap (solid soaps save space)

• Sun protection & mosquito repellent

• Q-tips

• Microfiber towel (quick-drying)

• Razor & nail set

• Wet wipes

Technology & Accessories

• Smartphone

• Camera & chargers (remember spare battery + memory cards)

• (Drone) - in many countries, you need permission to fly a drone. It's best to get the permit in advance.

• Power bank

• Universal adapter

• Headphones

• External storage disk

• Water-repellent protective cases (smartphone & GoPro)

  
  

Medicines & Travel First Aid Kit

• Painkillers, anti-diarrheal tablets, plasters

• Disinfectants

• Personal medication (with prescription if necessary)

• For the women among us: I had my gynecologist prescribe me the pill for a year - and I was able to take it the whole time. It's best to get advice about this from your doctor.

  
  

Others

• Sleeping bag inlay (light)

• Neck pillow for airplanes and as a replacement pillow

• Water bottle (reusable and with filter (great for Asian countries)

• Headlamp or flashlight

• Multiple bags for dirty laundry

• Travel cutlery

• Sleep mask and earplugs

• Card Game & Books (E-Book)

• Travel clothesline

• Small combination locks

• Repair kit (needle and thread)

• Universal detergent

• Daypack

• Sunglasses

  
  

With this checklist you are perfectly prepared for your trip around the world - all that's left is to enjoy the adventure! 🌍🎒