The photo above is every toiletry item I need for 6 months. Seriously, without refilling anything.
That includes menstrual products.
Keep reading to see what and how I pack....
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I love making things myself. I've always dreamed of having my own outdoor brand- not a very feasible business idea that I would pr...
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While working as a sea kayaking guide, I had to repair some enormous holes in plastic kayaks. One of our trailers was built for canoes... -
DIY Tiny Custom Deodorant I am so picky when it comes to deodorant, and have never found my favorite kind abroad. I typically travel wi... -
I paddled this kayak on every trek I lead from 2009 to 2012. I racked up somewhere around 900+ miles in it, in all kinds of cond... -
Take the Right Tent A tent in the wrong environment spells misery, no matter how well you set it up! High winds: ( beach, mount...
3 months of Toiletries in One Small Bag, No Refills
The photo above is every toiletry item I need for 6 months. Seriously, without refilling anything.
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Traveling Light - How to pack for International Travel [Infographic]
For the past several years, I have been traveling abroad working as an outdoor educator. I live (literally) out of a backpack. The places I go vary from luxurious hotels to bamboo huts with no modern amenities. I am in jungles, on mountains and by the sea. My bags get dropped, dragged, strapped to trucks, tractors and even elephants now and then. I've endured carrying too much stuff and missing an important item, having emerged with a method that works. I hope that my tips and tricks will make your packing easier, more efficient and effective. To help us all pack better, I've created this flow chart.
Does it work for you?
Here is a photo of what I packed for a 6 month trip to Asia. Everything fit in those two bags. The blue backpack was my carry-on and my laptop bag was my "personal item" and fit under the seat.
Grains of Salt......Things to know before we continue.....
- I have an unhealthy obsession with tiny things. Seriously I have the worlds tiniest, and cutest, tin of Tiger Balm, among other things like nail clippers and tweezers and pens and......
- You should never have more than two bags. One on your back and one on your front. Otherwise you'll be miserable trying to carry everything around on subways and in airports. I have broken this rule, mainly when I knew I would have an apartment to live in. Getting from the airport to the apartment and back was not fun....
- I don't trust the airlines and therefore make every attempt to not check anything. Many of the tips in this series will be aimed at getting everything into a carry-on and "personal bag", and capitalizing on the carry-on allotments.
- I am an adventure instructor. My travel focus is more of a cross between a tourist backpacker and a wilderness instructor. None of my bags have wheels and fashion is not a top priority. If you're planning to spend a year in southeast Asia keep reading. If you're planning a shopping spree in Paris, some tips may not fit your trip.
- I generally go for overkill. Why use a regular stuff sack when I could use a waterproof one?
Ready to get started? Check out these two posts for men's and women's travel clothes.
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Tricks for Traveling- Don't forget anything!
First and foremost, I'm a huge list maker. I make lists all the time to help me stay organized. This helps tremendously when I am packing for a trip. I start a list in a small notebook, and keep it with me for a few days. That way no matter where I am, if I think of something I need to add to it, I can. When I am satisfied my packing list is complete, I photocopy it. Don't forget to add obvious things like your passport and credit card. This should be a hard thing to forget, but with the stress of a big trip it can happen. Wondering why I need two lists? Keep reading to find out why.
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Traveling Light: Bags for Adventure Travel
Adventure travelers aren't your typical tourists, so of course their luggage needs are different. I've decided to break my posts on travel bags into two sections, the first for adventure travelers and the second for traditional tourists.
There is so much to consider when choosing your luggage and other bags for adventure travel. Adventure travel is so often filled with adversity, making packing a pretty nerve wracking venture in itself. I speak from experience. I've learned a few lessons the hard way. While I was in Costa Rica, 5 minutes of carelessness lost me my passport, debit card and cash. In this post, we'll work through things one should consider when choosing luggage to make your trip safe, secure and happy.
There is so much to consider when choosing your luggage and other bags for adventure travel. Adventure travel is so often filled with adversity, making packing a pretty nerve wracking venture in itself. I speak from experience. I've learned a few lessons the hard way. While I was in Costa Rica, 5 minutes of carelessness lost me my passport, debit card and cash. In this post, we'll work through things one should consider when choosing luggage to make your trip safe, secure and happy.
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