One year around the world with two backpacks. Below is what we initially packed, but I am sure as we travel along to each country we might throw out items we don’t need or pick up additional items that we require.
Amrine’s Pack
- REI Grand Tour 80 Travel Pack
- PacSafe Messenger Bag
- Baggu bag (This collapses into itself- will use for beach bag, picking up food in the market, salsa shoe bag, day pack, etc.)
- Packing cubes
Clothing Items
- 5 Tank Tops, 1 work out tank top
- 1 sweatshirt
- 1 lightweight sweater
- 1 grey Maxi Skirt
- 1 pair of jean shorts
- 1 pair of leggings (sleeping, working out, travel day clothing)
- 1 pair of jeans
- 1 infinity scarf
- 2 sundress’
- 1 small nice dress (for dancing!)
- 2 multi-way bra
- 2 sports bras
- 7 pairs of underwear (3 are ExOfficio brand)
- 3 pairs of socks
- 1 bikini bathing suit
- 1 pair of running shorts
- 1 pair of running shoes
- 1 pair of converse (they’re just so comfortable!)
- 1 pair of Burju salsa shoes (the most necessary item haha!)
- 1 pair of flip flops (beach and showers!)
Toiletries
- 1 year supply of contacts
- Glasses
- Contacts Holder (Thanks Liron, so cute!)
- 3 oz Contact Solution
- Lush Shampoo and Conditioner (and containers to put them in)
- 2 Refillable 3 oz bottles for liquids
- Q-tips with holder
- SunBum Chapstick
- Tampons and pantyliners
- Midol, Advil, Biotin, Allergy Pills (Hayfever blows)
- Nivea Face lotion
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Deodorant stick
- 2 disposable razors (these will be picked up along the way when needed)
- SunBum Suncreen (best sunscreen I have ever used!)
- 6 Hairties ( I always lose these and I guarantee I will have to buy more along the way)
- 1 hairclip
- Quick Dry Towel (thanks Alison for the gift, these are great!)
- Small hairhrush
- 5 Band-aids (I am so accident prone and I am willing to bet I will use one of these within the first week-obviously will pick up more as needed)
- Diva cup
- Tweezers
- Compact Mirror
- Makeup: Mascara, Eye curler, small bottle of foundation, blush
- Earrings: Anchor studs (RI represent!) and Silver hoops (just because we’re slumming it doesn’t mean I cant still accessorize!)
Miscellaneous
- 2 Journals (1 for general writing and 1 for writing down our expenses each day to keep track of what we spend and where)
- Gluestick (I plan to glue tickets, maps, events, etc in the journal as a keepsake)
- 1 Pen and 1 pencil
- Nalgene waterbottle
- Sunglasses (Cheap $5 pair from Claires- I am pretty sure these will be lost at some point in the trip and I’ll have to pick up a new pair)
Small clutch for going out (no need to look like a traveler on date nights or in the clubs!)( I never used this and sent it back to the states!)
Documents
- Passports (old and new- VISAS!)
Electronics for both of us
- Kindle and hardcover case
- Earbud headphones
- Headlamp
Ipod (I used this same Ipod in college, lets hope it lasts for the trip!)- Panasonic Lumix camera
- Go Pro
- Selfie Stick
- Portable Speakers ( We will be the life of the party in the hostels!)
- Laptop
- Charging cables
- Unlocked cellphone ( Iphone 4 and Blu cellphone)
- Amrine’s Zip Fit Bit (I already had this- I am curious to see how much walking we will do each day!)
Oscar’s Pack
- REI Trail 40 L Backpack
- Packing cubes
- Small Backpack for during the day
Clothing Items
- 1 bathing suit
- 7 pairs of boxers
- 7 pairs of socks
- 7 T-shirts
- 2 nice going out shirt
- 1 long sleeve shirt
- 1 belt
- 1 pair of khaki shorts
- 1 pair of running shorts
- 1 pair of Jeans
- 5 pairs of socks
- 1 sweatshirt
- 1 brown pair of shoes
- 1 pair of sneakers
- 1 pair of sandles
- 1 rain jacket
Toiletries
- Nail clippers
- Lush Shampoo and Conditioner
- Axe Spray
- Face Lotion
- Travel Charmin
- Wilderness super concentrated body wash
- Hair gel
- Quick dry towel
- Razor
- Toothbrush (sharing toothpaste obviously, no need to double up!)
Miscellaneous
- Waterproof Deck of cards
- Sunglasses
- Waterbottle
- RI coozies, blue and red (Thanks Fabs!)
when I was young, many years ago, I traveled from Chile to England via Ocean Liner, It took 33 days and many stops. I am wondering if you guys will fly over the oceans all the time
I was wondering how you were going to live out of a backpack for a year. I’m very impressed by your efficiency!
You’ll definitely have to tell me, or write an entry, about using the DivaCup. I have mixed views and am too scared to shove it up there after reading an article or a woman who couldn’t get it out?! Worst nightmare.
Also, so excited for your adventure . You truly do what you set your mind to and that is something to be valued and admired.
Cuidate mi amiga 🙂
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I haven’t used it yet, but I will definitely let you know! I am a lil scared to use it myself, but wanted to be prepared in case I was in area that didn’t sell any of the essentials!!