The Ultimate Backpacking Packing List

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It´s getting close now! Soon you will be putting on your backpack and leaving your comfort zone so that you can experience some on the most amazing things in the world! To pack your whole life in a backpack can be hard, but we hope we can make it a little bit easier for you with this packing list. STORAGE Let´s begin with the most important – storage items! You won´t get far without the luggage, and for your trip it is crucial to bring a good backpack. Remember to try on the bag before leaving, and get someone to help you tighten the straps properly to make sure you don´t hurt yourself on the trip. • A big backpack (Do not pack in a bag bigger than 60 litres, or it will get difficult to handle. If you choose an even smaller bag, you will be able to check it in as hand luggage. This will save you from some waiting time at the airport, and make it easier to walk with) • A small backpack (This is great for flights, long car rides, etc. Can be carried on the stomach or left in the car) HOT TIP: Do not fill your backpack all the way to the top. You might need some room for gifts and souvenirs on the journey. • Fannypack (A MUST. This is something you can use every single day. It is easy to handle, and safe to carry your phone, passport and wallet inside.) • Backpack dividers (Find yourself some dividers to keep the bag organized. This makes it easier to access what you need, and makes it easier to fit more into the packpack) DOCUMENTS We highly recommend that you keep all your documents organized and in the hand luggage, to minimize the risk of loosing important documents. You should also bring a copy of your documents (especially passport!) in your luggage in case you loose the original ones. • Passport (Remember to check if you need a visa to the country of your arrival. It is also important to check your passport. It should have a couple of pages available as well as an expiration date more than six months after the return of your journey. • Flight tickets (A tip is to keep the tickets on your phone. Not only is it easier to keep track with, but it is also better for the environment.)
DOCUMENTS • Hotel information (Many countries demand name and address of the hotel you are staying at when you pass through immigration control.) • Personal ID other than the passport • Travel money (dollars are always good to bring, because it is easy to exchange. Many countries also approve dollars as a currency. Keep the money different places in your luggage to secure yourself if some of it should get lost.) • Credit card (It is a good idea to bring a Mastercard as well as a visa. <strong>The</strong> master card has less chance of getting hacked, and it is good to keep two cards in case you loose one of them. Put one of the cards in your luggage and one in your carry on.) • Travel insurance (if you have an accident, it is important to remember to let your insurance company know as soon as possible to make sure you get your money back. If you have to stay at a hospital, remember to take care of all receipts for the insurance company to look at.) • Vaxcards/immunication cards (talk to your local vaccination office a few months before travelling to check if you have all the vaccines you need. Personally we took hepatitis A and B, as well as a refil of the vaccines you take as a child and yellow feber. Some countries in Africa won´t let you in without having taken the yellow fever vaccine) • Emergency contacts (it is smart to keep a list of contacts you can call in case of an emergency. We will provide you with the name and number of your local ambassador before you begin your travel.) • Passport photos of yourself (some countries require passport photos when you apply for visa on arrival. It is always nice to bring – and if you don´t use them they can be used as remem brance gifts to your new friends! • A COPY OF EVERYTHING
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