What do you bring on a 3-month backpacking trip going through dozens of different microclimates?
Unfortunately I don’t know.. I haven’t been yet.
BUT after much research and drooling at the REI Labor Day sale, I think I’ve got a good idea of what to bring. I’ll update you after I come back about how well this worked for me.
Packing:
1 x 40L Osprey Farpoint + 15L Daypack
4 x packing cubes
1 x compression bag
Clothes:
1 x hiking pants
1 x quick dry t-shirt
3 x cotton t-shirts
1 x tanktop
2 x athletic leggings
1 x flannel (which I’m wearing almost everyday at the moment lol)
1 x crew neck sweatshirt
1 x Northface Denali
1 x rainjacket
1 x jeans
1 x dress
1 x tights
1 x shorts
1 x comfy pants (for sleeping)
7 x underwear
1 x normal bra
2 x sports bras
1 x swimsuit
1 x travel towel
Footwear:
1 x Vasque hiking boots (Mine are not waterproof. Maybe I will regret this, but I live in California.)
1 x Vans UltraRange Rapidwelds (Classic vans look, running shoe weight and feel. The best shoes ever!)
1 x flip flops
2 x hiking socks
4 x regular socks
Electronics:
1 x phone + charger
1 x portable battery + charger
1 x headphones
1 x selfie stick (lol)
1 x headlamp
Toiletries:
1 x ziploc baggie of makeup: makeup wipes, mascara, lipstick and eyeliner
1 x baggie toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, eyebrow scissors and tweezers
1 x bottle Dr. Bronner’s soap
1 x first aid kit
1 x my retainer (if I lose this I’ll scream)
1 x essential oil set (aka skincare)
Misc:
1 x Rayban Wayfarers
1 x waterproof phone case
1 x earplugs
1 x eye mask
1 x inflatable travel pillow (listen, I bought this from a 1€ store in Madrid two years ago and it’s STILL GOING STRONG. Might be stained with my drool though.)
1 x wallet
1 x 20 oz. Camelbak water bottle
1 x fanny pack (don’t hate)
1 x money belt (I’ve heard mixed things about these. I’m not sure I’ll use it, but just in case.)
1 x knee brace
12 x Cliff bars (for the W-trek, which I’m doing in month 1)
1 x small jar of peanut butter (also for the trek)
2 x sets of photocopies of my passport, credit cards, travel insurance, yellow fever card, and driver’s license, stored in ziploc bags.
Raneem | مين رنيم؟ 