Packing for an adventure can seem overwhelming. What do you take? How do you pack it? You want to be sure you make the most with the space you have in your backpack, but still, take what you need without getting overloaded. In this article, we are going to give you some packing tips, tell you what important items you need to take, and how to pack it. Five of my best travel tips that will make packing a lot easier for you. Take a look at this article to learn about packing tips.
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What to Take
When it comes to choosing what to take, you want to keep it light and manageable. You will start out with any documents you may need. This can include your passport, any identification or a Visa. You will need to have your confirmations of flight, hotel, or any other planned event. You will also have to have your immunizations up to date when you are going to another country. If this is the case, you must check the individual laws so you know what you need in order to be prepared.
The next important items to pack will be your clothing. You will want to dress for the weather yet still have an extra outfit in case you need it. So, some of the items you will need include wicking shirts and underwear, as well as regular long and short sleeved shirts. Be sure to bring a hat that will keep the sun out of your face and prevent sun damage to you.
Depending on where you are going and how long you will be gone, you may need extra clothing to take with you. If you plan on swimming, bring your swimsuit, or if you foresee rainy weather, you will need to bring that type of gear, like a waterproof jacket and pants. For colder weather, having a jacket and pants that are insulated will do the trick. If it is cold, bring your gloves, boots, and anything else you need to stay warm.
Be sure to have good footwear for the trail. This includes proper socks and liners or insoles for your shoes. You don’t want to get sore feet in the middle of your adventure.
Next, you will need to be sure to bring personal items and toiletries. So in this category, you need your sun protections like sunscreen, lip balm, and sunglasses. You will also need to protect yourself from the elements with hand sanitizer alcohol wipes and insect repellents, as well as lotions. Don’t forget your toothbrush and toothpaste, as well as your hair brush, showering kit, and medications, too.
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Travel Gear
As for travel gear, you will need to bring several items, so you want to choose the ones you will need, whether it’s an emergency or just for daily use. Now depending on how long you will be gone, you can bring along your guidebooks and things like extra batteries. But for the overall trip, you need gear that will get you through the terrain.
Having items like a GPS as well as rope, a knife, survival bracelet and a headlamp can be super helpful and even recommended. You can even use harness binoculars if you want your hands free for pictures. By the way, don’t forget to bring your camera for epic photos and any adapters for electronics and chargers.
The most important thing here is to have a way to get clean water, which can mean using tablets or a purification or disinfection system that won’t make you ill.
You will also need your sleeping gear, which can include a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpacking pillow, and liner, along with anything else you need for bed time.
Backpack
Your backpack should be able to hold everything you need for a multi-day trip wherever you choose. You should consider getting a backpack that is waterproof, durable and has hooks and straps for items that have no place inside of your backpack. Having one with a hydration system can be helpful as well.
Consider a backpack that has at least 45 to 50, or more, liters of capacity that will allow you to fit all that you need inside and outside. If the price is an issue, you can still find durable backpacks that are not too pricey, and will get you through several adventures!
How to Pack
So, how do you pack? You will want to gather all of your items first. You can organize them all together and then begin loading with the lighter items at the bottle, such as clothing. Be sure to roll up your clothes and compress any items to make as much space as possible. You will want to then add heavier items as you go.
Your items that you need should also be stored at the top like snacks, a headlamp or your GPS. You can put these items in easy to reach pockets or lids as well so you don’t have to dig for what you need. Once you have everything packed, use your straps to compress the backpack down so it is easy to carry. This also prevents your items from moving around inside and getting damaged or out of place.
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Packing Light
Try to pack light with items that don’t weigh you down. For example, you probably won’t want to walk around with several bottles of water on you. That takes up space and weighs you down. The clothing and other items you have should be light as well to reduce weight where possible. Only take what you need.
* Conclusion
Now that you are aware of the important items to take, and a little about how to pack your backpack in order to be light and comfortable, you can make your next adventure even more successful! By following these tips, whether domestic or international travel, you will be ready but not overwhelmed. So, now that you are armed with all of this new knowledge, you must be ready to pack! But where will you go? Time to start planning now for your next adventure!
About the author: Mike is a passionate hunter and his favorite grounds are Alaska and British Columbia. He’s also an expert in hunting gear and he is one of the most reliable resources when it comes to choosing the right tools for the job. He also writes for OpitcGearLab.com
