It’s been 2 weeks since I began my round the world trip. Sometimes I still can’t believe I’m already doing it! Anyway, wonder what to pack when you’re packing for a year? Certainly not 365 shirts. Here’s a list of what I brought with me and a video on how I stuff them all in a bag.
I got a list to start with from Sofia of As We Travel and customized it. You’re welcome to use this as your starting point.
Clothing
- 1 Bikini
- 5 pairs of underwear
- 3 pairs of socks
- 2 bras + 1 sports bra for sweaty hikes
- 1 pair of light pants (linen)
- 1 pair of cotton leggings – you don’t know when someone will invite you to take pilates in her studio
- 1 pair of convertible travel pants (Columbia)
- 1 pair of walking shorts
- 3 cotton l/s shirt (Columbia)
- 2 cotton s/s shirts (Columbia)
- 2 s/s dri-fit shirts (Columbia)
- 1 l/s blouse (Columbia)
- 1 nice dress
- 1 sun dress
- 1 skirt
- 1 pair of flip flops (Roxy)
- 1 pair of trail shoes (Columbia)
- 1 pair of walking sandals (Fit-Flops)
- 1 rainproof wind proof jacket + fleece (Columbia Interchange Jacket Omni-Heat)
- 1 super absorbent light weight micro fibre towel (Sea to Summit)
Toiletries + MakeUp
- Toothbrush + toothpaste
- Tweezers
- Sunscreen for Face (Hamilton SPF80)
- 2 blocks of shampoo bars
- 3 Razors disposable
- Nail files
- Nail cutter
- Make-up kit with lipstick, eyeshadows, blush-on, a few brushes, powder, mascara.
Medicine
- Anti-allergy
- Anti-biotic
- Decongestant
- Paracetamol
- Diatabs
- Mefenamic Acid
- Ponstant (Pain Killer)
Gadgets
- Nikon D90 + 2 lenses (zoom & uwa) - I regret this extra lens already!
- S95 + uw casing
- Macbook Pro
- Dive Computer
- iPhone
- Nokia spare phone
- GPS Backtrack (Bushnell)
- Chargers! Chargers! Chargers!
Non-electronics
- Mask + Snorkel
- Extension
- Universal Adaptor
- 1T HD
- 1 small umbrella
- Sunglasses – cheap one because I lose them all the time. I actually bought a new one thinking I lost the other one.
- Sunhat/cap
- Journal + pen
- Point IT
Documents
- Passport
- Air tickets
- Driver’s License
- Attestation d’accueil
- Insurance
- Bank Card
- Credit Cards
- Dive C-Card
Do you think it’s too much? Not? See how I fit them all in my Eagle Creek Switchback Max 25.
Everyone advised me to take less. And I really tried and was quite proud when I weighed my bag and it says 12kilos. You have to see to believe how much stuff I need in my daily life (in my room) and how I’ve reduced it to these few pieces in my bag is truly amazing, if I have to say so myself.
I’ve been 2 weeks on the road and proud to say I’ve not added another pound to it yet. If anything, I reduced it by giving away a book I thought I’ll read but never did. And lost a few small items along the way.
I regret bringing the wide angle lens for my DSLR since I’ve not used it since I arrived (that’s all). I’m dying for someone to take home the camera bag and the UWA lens for me. Philibert? Vangie?!
Disclosure: Eagle Creek and Columbia sponsored their items mentioned in this post. Thank you. ♥♥♥
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Where’s the make-up? LOL I agree less is more but it’s so hard to choose. Plus if you think about it if your clothes get old and torn (which I hear happens all the time) you can always buy cheap ones on the road.
I actually brought make-ups but haven’t used it since I started. But I imagine I will be in London when my friends there are fashionable and fabulous. Let me add it on the list, I forgot. haha.
Yay! I forgot to mention that the point it book is awesome! Definitely thinking of switching to that bag too.
you are sooooo structured and put together. i envy that you pack what you need. me i pack “what i think i will need” so more often than not, i over pack. well…. not so much. i just always want to have an extra wherever i go. for those “just in case” events.
grabe!!!! how you can travel light talaga!!! idol <3 and you didn't forget to pack for a dive :') Aqaba awaits *LOL*
nevertheless, no fear for lost things, you can always buy them whenever and wherever. enjoy your round the world trip…. will follow your blogs (",) God bless you ☀☁☂☃
I have been mentally packing for this trip for months as I hate packing, like really, even for a weekend trip, I will be up all night. and since I cannot afford so much to forget things, I had to do what i had to do, plan it. i’m quite proud of it. thanks u. :)
this might be a funny question, what shampoo bar did you bring? haha
You have to watch the video to find out about the shampoo bar! :)
Efficient light packing there since I know some women who’d pack 5 pairs of bikini on a 4 day Boracay holiday hehe
I do that too normally. Lol.
uhmmm, that’s me Marky haha.
What went into the daypack of the Switchback? I’ve been drooling over this one, is it 22 or 25?
I sooo want the Switchback Max 22 sana, pero i dont know if itll be allowed as carry on kung kasama yung daypack. kasi parang sagad na yung main one to airline carryon dimensions.
I have the Max25, check in baggage. Video label is wrong, sorry, will take too long to edit n publish again. Hehe. Day pack i put laptop n jacket. Thats Y i want to give up my camera bag bec i can fit my dslr there w/o extra lens. N hand carry it. Max22 is carryon. U can carry backpack on ur back goin to plane but attach to rolling bag when walking the street. go Get it!
aw you can put *comments* on YouTube where your mistake is, like a red dialogue box
Great packing list! Pretty much what we also pack when we travel but heavy on the camera gear. I bring 4x-5x the amount of camera gear you have and bring less clothes haha.
Please update us along the way what other items you think you ‘missed’ in your RTW trip!
I hate my extra lens already. Hehe. Maybe ill use it in Petra. :) i’m 2 weeks on the road already, I don’t think there’s something I missed. This is it! :)
Wow, that’s what you call efficient packing! Makes me wanna get an Eagle Creek bag as well and those pouches for organising stuff :)
Yes, need WA in Petra :o)
You can get some interesting shots along the alley in vertical orientation.
Where will you be in September?
Need to know if you are coming to Seychelles so there is space for you, and collecting you from the airport. 5-17th would be Perfect.
I will be in France in September I think, or around that area. I may have to let go of Seychelles for now. I can come next year and organize a big group. :)
how much is that Switchback?? its nice… :)
It’s about USD350 for the Max25 and less for the Max22.
I love how that bag is both a backpack and a rolling suitcase. And I’m pretty impressed you didn’t have to sit on the bag to close it! That usually happens to me for a big trip so I will have to apply your less is more rule.
Thanks for including this post in your wrap-up for this week!:)
Thank you for this! I visited ROX to check out Eagle Creek’s bags and packing cubes after reading. Unfortunately they were a bit too pricey for me so maybe next time :)
Btw how many liters is the Max 25? And is there a way to subscribe to your blog? I couldn’t find any “subscribe” links.
the subscribe button is at the upper right corner… black & white buttons.
I can relate with how you plan your packing, yours turned out to be really well edited while I still can’t strip it down to the essentials after all the mental mix and matches.
I want that rolling/back pack from eagle creek and the packing cubes!
go get them at R.O.X. :)
nice packing list.. =) thanks for sharing, i’ll share it to my girl friends :D
thanks! share it :)
How efficient. I want that backpack cum trolley bag. How much is it? And where to get the shampoo bar? I love packing light too, and I do not shop much while traveling.would rather spend on food ;-) No DLSR for me too, P&S would do. This is a great packing guide!
Thanks :) Get the Eagle Creek bag from R.O.X. in Bonifacio High Street.. the shampoo bar is from LUSH
great guide! I wish I can pack this light..hehehe and oh I love those pouches.
~safe travels :)
Hey wanderlass,
My name is Jaime, Pinay but now living in Alaska. I will be backpacking tru the Schengen States as well from August 16- November 10. I was wondering maybe we could travel together. For how long are you gonna be in Europe?
surely, it’s possible to travel together at some point.. but the thing is I have no itinerary and just book as i go… i wanna do Czech, Hungary, Austria, Greece, Italy, Portugal, and maybe Sweden on top of my head now….. DO u have an itinerary? Give me and I’ll see if where i go fit in. :D
Lil,
your packing skills and packing companions are amazing! i should have watched the video before i came to the US! I packed so much for a 5 weeks vacation! and now i have added another 30 more kilos to take home haha..i am looking for a cheap luggage to fit the extra stuff i bought huhu…have fun. looks like we won’t meet yet. i am going home on Aug. 3 and you are still in Europe. anyway, be safe and have fun!
BALIKBAYAN BOX! so when are u going to Marrakech? I didn’t do it this time maybe I can come in December when you’re there??
yea I’m thinking of December to be in Morocco but I haven’t booked the ticket yet coz waiting for my boyfriend’s presence in Europe so it will coincide with his. I will let you know about it so we can also meet up. Have fun with the current location. Looks awesome there!
Here is my itinerary, no exact dates yet, i just plan to take my time and be spontaneous.
Helsinki
Stockholm
Oslo
Copenhagen
Berlin
Amsterdam
Brussels
Paris, Mont-St.Michelle, etc
Madrid
Lisbon & Faro
Sevilla, Granada, Valencia, BArcelona, Sitges Spain
Carcassone, Montpellier, Nimes, Marseille, Aix-de Provence,
Geneve, Bern, Zurich
Munich
Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna
Prague
Krakow
Bratislavia
Budapest
Ljubljana
Greece
Italy.
i have no schedule too so i guess it’s hard to make plans.. we have to rely on chance and bumped into each other then! lol
I forgot to include Malta=)
hello! nice one! but only two pairs of pants? really?
Well, there are 3, cargo, linen, & legging. But I have to confess that I bought a new pair of jeans in London. So now I have 4, but may get rid of the linen one. I’ll know when I pack for Berlin on Monday. :D
Wow,im impressed with the way you organize your travel things:) where in the world are you in right now?
Thanks! I’m currently in Vienna. Touring the rest of East-Europe in the next few days.
I am in Vienna Austria now. :)