First things first: Know your countries and be mindful of the seasons.
Do research on where you’re going and WHAT MONTH you’ll be there so you can know how to pack.
For example, my route is going to very warm countries during their spring and summer months. So lots of rain, humidity, and heat. Because of this, I’m not taking a sleeping bag, I’m just using a sleeping bag liner and small blanket.
Although you don’t know if you’ll need it, most people take a tent just in case. It takes up a decent amount of room, but I packed mine. (Maybe I’ll end up getting rid of it halfway through. Who knows.)
There are certain things you might want to pack extra of, because they’re hard to find overseas. I packed extra stick deodorant of a brand I use here at home and extra sunblock for my pasty white skin that won’t handle the equator well.
SO HERE’S A LOOK AT WHAT IM TAKING AROUND THE WORLD FOR 11 MONTHS!
MAIN PACK
Tent, rainfly, footprint — REI Passage 2 (in a compression sack)
Tent poles
Kelty Bestie blanket
Compressible pillow
Turkish towel
Hammock and straps
Power strip
Birkenstocks
Tennis shoes
Chacos
Rain jacket
2 hats
2 large packing cubes
One for bottoms:
5 shorts
1 capris
2 pants
One for tops:
6 t shirts
2 “nicer” shirts
1 medium packing cube for undergarments:
Swim suit
2 sports bras
1 regular bra
So much underwear
Gallon sized ziploc bag:
Lice shampoo kit
Chapstick (3)
Bug spray (I didn’t know how much to bring, so I’m only taking 1 can. We shall see.)
Sunblock (2)
Deodorant
Feminine products
Travel size mousse (2)
Tea tree oil (Good for preventing lice, repelling mosquitos, and acne treatment)
In a Toiletry bag:
Deodorant
Tea tree oil
Travel sized shampoo and conditioner
Extra razor blades
Extra hair ties
Q tips
Nail clippers
Tweezers
2 head buffs
Air porter bag
Rain cover
Mesh laundry bag
Headlamp
Total weight: 36 lbs
DAY PACK
(This is like a school backpack)
Sleeping pad
Sleeping bag liner — sea to summit comfort soft
Bible (I’m taking a regular sized bible)
Pens
Lapel Microphones (for podcasting)
Camera wrapped in a beanie (Canon EOS M100 mirrorless with lens)
Portable speaker (JBL Flip 4)
Bag of charger chords for all electronics, hard drive (2TB), and extra headphones
Team wallet (I’m the treasurer)
Eye mask
Ear plugs
Collapsible bowl and spork/knife combo
Smaller backpack for everyday use — Cotopaxi Batac 16L (folded up)
iPad and keyboard
Chapstick
Gum
Extra copies of passport and shot record and passport photos (for visas)
Hydroflask
Toiletry bag with:
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Mascara
Foundation
Lavender oil
Compact mirror
Comb
Extra:
Fanny pack with wallet and passport and yellow fever card and coin purse and sunglasses and chapstick. This is what I’m using for travel days and basic necessities while we are on the go!
In addition I am bringing my phone for when we have WiFi to update everyone at home, texting with WhatsApp, music, and as an extra camera. I am keeping my subscription with Apple Music because music is life.
I’m sure I forgot something. But I also know that it’s totslly possible that I will get rid of / add items throughout the year!! This stuff is hard to prep for, and honestly you can’t. Be fully prepared. You don’t know if youll need certain items and you have to be flexible! But also remember that things can be picked up! There are stores overseas.
Thanks so much for reading!! I can’t wait to get started. Thank you so much for all of your guys’ support — we’ve reached $10,000 finally!!!! IM CRYING.
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