Planning a backpacking adventure is an exciting process, but determining what to bring can also be challenging. To help you find the perfect balance of essential and comfortable items, we’ve compiled a comprehensive backpacking packing list.
First things first
When backpacking, the right backpack is essential. Choose a backpack with a capacity of between 50 and 70 liters, depending on the length of your trip and the amount of gear you plan to carry. Make sure the backpack is comfortable, offers good support and has enough compartments to keep your gear organized.
- Backpack
- Cover for your backpack (for flying and rain)
- Credit and debit cards
- Passport and vaccination card
- Driving license
- Double copies of important documents
- Visa
- Travel Insurance Pass
- Airline tickets
- Sleep mask and earplugs oordopjes
- Neck pillow
- Water bottle (with filter)
- Laundry bag
- Travel lock
- Travel towel
- Packing cubes (highly recommended)
Clothing
When packing clothes for a backpacking trip, it is important to consider the climate of your destination. Regardless of the climate, layering is key. Pack base layers for warmth, middle layers for insulation, and outer layers for protection from the elements.
- Good pair of sneakers
- Hiking boots
- Flip-flops
- Water shoes
- Underwear and socks
- Thick sweater or vest
- Long sleeve shirt
- T-shirts
- Rain suit or poncho
- Shorts
- Dress or skirt
- Long pants
- Sunglasses
- Fanny pack
- Swimwear
- Cap or hat
- Belt
Toiletspullen
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Toothpicks/floss
- Deodorant
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Showergel
- Hairbrush
- Gel/wax/mousse/hairspray
- Shaving stuff
- Glasses/lenses/lens solution
- Desinfectant gel
- Make-up
- Make-up remover
- Day cream with SPF
- Sunscreen & aftersun
- Tampons or sanitary pads
- Contraception
- Nail clippers
- Tweezers
- Lip balm with SPF
- Hair ties
Elektronica
Reisapotheek
- Chargers for all devices
- Powerbank
- Extra cables
- World plug
- Splitter
- Phone
- Laptop or tablet
- Camera
- Go Pro
- Headphone
- Mosquito spray
- Wound disinfectant
- Paracetamol/ibuprofen
- First aid kit
- Diarrhea inhibitors
- ORS
- Travel sickness pills
- Thermometer
- Afterbite
- Blister plasters
Handy extras!
There are a number of travel accessories that can make your life on the road a lot easier
- Clothesline
- Sewing kit
- Games
- Hamam towel
- Tissues
- Goggles/snorkel/diving mask
- Refill bottles
- Tape
- Pen and paper
- Mosquito net
- Airtags (for Apple users)