🎒 What to pack for backpacking trip

🧴 Essentials

• Travel backpack (40–60L)
• Daypack (15–20L)
• Packing cubes or compression bags
• Travel towel (quick-dry)
• Water bottle / hydration pack
• Headlamp or flashlight (with extra batteries)
• Sunglasses & sunblock (SPF 30+)
• Travel documents + copies
• Travel insurance
• Reusable utensils & bowl

👕 Clothing

• 2–3 moisture-wicking t-shirts
• 1 long-sleeve shirt (sun protection or warmth)
• 1 fleece or insulated jacket
• 2–3 pairs of hiking socks
• 2 pairs of hiking pants / shorts
• Underwear (3–5 pairs)
• Lightweight rain jacket or poncho
• Sleepwear
• Swimsuit (optional)
• Hat or buff (for sun or warmth)

🛁 Toiletries

• Toothbrush & small toothpaste
• Travel-sized shampoo & soap
• Deodorant
• Razor
• Wet wipes or body wipes
• Microfiber towel
• Compact mirror
• Nail clippers & tweezers
• Comb or hairbrush
• Toilet paper or tissues

💊 Health & Medications

• Prescription meds
• Pain relievers
• First-aid kit
• Antiseptic cream or wipes
• Insect repellent
• Water purification tablets or filter
• Blister pads / moleskin
• Hand sanitizer

📱 Electronics

• Smartphone
• Portable power bank
• Universal travel adapter
• Headphones or earbuds
• Camera (optional)
• Charging cables

🍴 Food & Cooking (If Camping or Remote)

• Lightweight stove
• Fuel canisters
• Spork or utensils
• Collapsible cup & bowl
• Lightweight pot or pan
• Dried or freeze-dried meals
• Energy bars / snacks
• Coffee / tea packets

🛌 Sleep Gear (Optional)

• Sleeping bag or liner
• Travel pillow or stuff sack with clothes
• Sleeping pad
• Eye mask & earplugs

📑 Documents & Money

• Passport / ID
• Bank cards / backup cash
• Emergency contacts
• Copies of key documents

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