Essential Things To Pack For A Backpacking Trip

What is a backpacking trip?

In simple words, backpacking is everything that you need on your trip in a pack on your back. A backpacking trip can last overnight or can stretch to days or weeks. On a backpacking trip, you carry all the necessary things that include food, clothes, personals and camping gear. 

Given below are essentials that you shouldn’t miss while planning a backpacking trip:

• A Durable Backpack

A backpacking trip is incomplete without a backpack. So a good quality backpack is necessary as it will last for a long time. While choosing which backpack to buy, take a look at its features, carrying capacity and overall fit. Along with this, a waterproof bag cover is required. Hence, first things first invest in a durable backpack. 

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• Clothes & Shoes

Packing clothes for a backpacking trip depends on the weather condition. You will need lightweight clothes if the weather is hot and layers of clothes if the weather is chilly. A decent pair of walking shoes and flip flops are essential. If you plan to  do lots of hiking then a pair of hiking boots/shoes and socks are required. 

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• Food & Water

Food that is lightweight and high in calories is the best on a backpacking trip. Rice, beans, oatmeal, instant noodles and pasta can be consumed. Apart from these, snacks like protein bars and shakes are also a good option. Extra water bottles must be carried. 

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• Navigation

On a backpacking trip, always carry a topographic map and compass along with you. Nowadays Smartphone apps and GPS devices are of great help but they have a drawback of running out of battery. A backpacking guidebook can also be useful.

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• First Aid Kit

Basic first aid kit that includes savlon, plasters, bandaids, tweezers, scissors, thermometer, medications and anti-bacterial cream. You can also buy a first aid kit from the pharmacy. 

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• Toiletries

Must have toiletries for a backpacking trip include wet wipes, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, shampoo & conditioner, sunscreen, lip balm, moisturizer, hand sanitizer, towel, thrash bag and mosquito repellant. 

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• Electronics

These days carrying electronics on a backpacking trip is a must. A durable case must be kept with a backup torch. Smartphone, laptop, memory card, power bank, headlamp, headphones, camera, solar charger and travel adapter are some of the things that you can carry.

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This ultimate list of backpacking essentials is all that you need while packing your backpack. Enjoy your packing. 

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