I’ve been travelling most of my life and have been flying solo for more than 15+ years. So I have a bit of experience in packing and what to bring for a trip.
Having the right gear will make your trip that much more enjoyable.
Below is a list of my travel gear I cannot live without. I tried every single item and am only recommending because I love them! Hope you will find this list useful!
Favourite Backpacks
Osprey Ariel 55 litre Backpack
- large top-loadpack for hiking and camping
- structured external frame with mesh fabric for ventilation
- compartment for a hydration pack
- straps on the outside to attach hiking and other equipment
- durable, reliable, lightweight
- all mighty guarantee
Osprey Talon 33 litre Backpack
- ideal size for any type of trip
- great for one-week to six-months trip
- soft frame with mesh fabric for ventilation
- durable, reliable, lightweight
- can fit in airplane overhead compartment
- all mighty guarantee
Wanaka Adapt 24 litre Backpack
- compressible backpack with inflatable airframe
- insulated camera bag can be converted into a cooler
- fanny pack can be converted to adventure sling
- can fit in airplane overhead compartment
Favourite daypack / bag
Herschel Packable Daypack
- ultra lightweight daypack with adjustable straps
- ability to collapse into its internal self-storage pocket
- durable, reliable, inexpensive, multitude of colours
Longchamp Le Pliage Neo Bag
- an everyday, satin small nylon bag
- cross-body, over the shoulder or hand-held
- removable shoulder strap
- big enough to fix a 12″ Macbook
- durable, reliable, lightweight
Lululemon Festival Bag
- 5 liter polyester, over the shoulder bag
- internal pockets and accessible front pocket for essentials
- strap can be shortened and wear as fanny pack
- water-resistant, durable
Fjallraven Re-Kanken Backpack
- 16-litre of storage space
- made with recycled material
- adjustable shoulder straps
Things i cannot live without
Muji paraglider cloth gusset case (packing cube)
- small: w20xd26xh10cm
- super lightweight
- ability to collapse into its internal self-storage pocket
- great for packing clothes
- use two to three packing cubes for all my clothes
Muji polyester hanging toiletries case
- large: w16xd19xh6cm
- polyester case that can hold all your toiletries
- comes with a hook inside
- separate compartments for different items
Muji reusable bottles
- transfer your regular products into 100ml travel size bottles
- ideal size for carry-on luggage (airport security restriction)
- frosted flip top bottle – for toner
- frosted flip top tube – facial cleanser
- cream pot – face cream
Squeeze water bottle
- very light when it is not filled with water
- can double as a neti pot
- made from BPA-free and BPS-free polypropylene
- great for eco conscious travellers
Lush Godiva shampoo bar
- 2-in-1 vegan shampoo bar
- wash your hair up to 80 times
- natural ingredients that are good for your hair
- minimize grease on the scalp
- natural synthetics that will not harm the environment
Diva Cup
- reusable menstrual cup
- made with 100% healthcare grade silicon
- easy to use, comfortable
- an eco conscious product
- perfect for any women with active lifestyle
Favourite digital nomadic gear
12″ Macbook
- small but has fast processor
- sufficient for blogging, photo editing, etc
- long-lasting battery: up to 10 hours
- lightweight laptop: 0.92kg
- smaller and lighter power adapter (than MacBook Pro)
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Smartphone
- large screen with great resolution
- fast processor, great battery life
- dual SIM that accepts two nano-SIM (purchased in Asia)
- dual camera that produces crisp and high quality photos
- built-in S pen – great for communication
Universal travel adapter
- all-in-one world-wide travel adapter with dual USB ports
- weighs 2.4 ounces
- can charge 3 devices at the same time
- small and compact
Selfie stick & foldable tripod
- extendable selfie stick
- foldable tripod
- comes with Bluetooth remote
- small, compact, lightweight, easy to use
Favourite Shoes
Nike Free RN Flyknit
- rubber soles with thin mesh fabric
- removable foam insole
- durable, flexible, super lightweight, compact
- great for walking and hiking
Toms Canvas Women’s Classics Shoes
- canvas walking shoes
- suede insole with cushion for comfort
- durable, flexible, lightweight
- great for everyday walking
Havaianas Slim Flip Flops
- quality rubber shoes
- comfortable, waterproof, easy to clean
- durable, flexible
- great for beach and any hot climate
Birkenstocks Madrid Eva Sandals
- stylish waterproof sandals
- moderate arch support
- durable, reliable, supportive, ultra lightweight
- great for everyday walking, even in wet climate
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