I have spent the last couple of days getting organised for my trip and it is by no means easy packing a year into a rucksack. However let’s be honest, I don’t own a years worth of clothing and even if I did it wouldn’t be something I’d like to carry around on my back!
I opted to go down the rucksack route as I think this will allow more freedom when travelling and after plenty of research into “what brand is best” and there is A LOT, I really liked the Osprey Farpoint 70. It’s super comfy, made with quality materials and comes with a detachable day pack perfect for days out. If you’re like me and like some order and organisation I would recommend getting some packing cubes as they truly are a game changer when it comes to organising your pack! You know exactly where everything is, it keeps clothes clean and tidy and it creates a lot more space.
When it came to deciding what to take, my goal was to be decisive and pack lightly. I have packed enough for 2 weeks and am fully aware and prepared to do laundry! When packing, I also took into account that it is currently summer in Australia and so it’s going to be HOT HOT HOT ☀️ Therefore there it would be silly to pack winter coats, woolly hats and thick jumpers.
So here goes, below is my list of what I’ve packed for the next year:
ESSENTIAL BITS
- Passport
- Visa
- Tickets
- Travel money
- Driving license and ID
- Travel insurance
CLOTHING
- T-shirts x 3
- Cami-Tops x 4
- Pretty tops x 2
- Long sleeve tops x 4
- Shorts x 3 (denim, cotton and joggers)
- Sweatpants x 1
- Jeans x 1
- Leggings x 2
- Sport leggings x 1
- Waterproof jacket x 1
- Jumper x 1
- Pjs x 1
- Socks x 9
- Underwear x 14
- Bras x 3
- Sports bras x 2
- Bikinis x 4
- Flip flops x 1
- Sandles x 1
- Trainers x 1
TOILETRIES
- Tooth brush and tooth paste
- Anti bacterial gel
- Lip balm
- Sunscreen (factor 50++++++)
- 2in1 shampoo
- Dry shampoo
- Deodorant
- Hair brush
- Razor
- Tweezers
- Nail clippers
- Face wipes / baby wipes
- Sanitary towels
GADGETS
- Phone
- iPad
- GoPro
- Head phones
- Portable charger
MISCELLANEOUS
- 2 pairs of glasses
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Micro fibre towel
- First aid kit
- Hair ties/bobby pins
- Laundry bag
- Travel journal and pens
- Insect repellent
- Playing cards
- Koala sleep mask
So that’s it, I understand that my packing list may not work for everyone and as this is something I have never done before I may have packed things that I really do not need or I may have made a rooky error and forgotten something crucial!
In truth, I am not going to find out until I get there. But let’s face it, it’s not like I am going to the middle of nowhere, so anything i’m missing or need can be bought out there. As a newbie to this, I hope my advice as to what to pack for a year of traveling comes in handy to others in a similar situation!
5 days to go…🇦🇺🌍
Catch you later
Miss Health & Safety aka Steph
