Packing List for Traveling Light

Hey, trying to travel cheap? With just a personal item? Yeah, same.

One thing I am stubborn about is not paying extra for bags. Especially in Europe the airlines are getting very strict with bags. I have gotten close to being caught, but never had to pay the oversized fee. I have a 45L backpack that has made it through over a month of backpacking in Thailand and Europe. Here’s a general list of everything I bring.

• Backpack
• Totebag
• Reusable water bottle
• Lock for hostel lockers
• Rain poncho
• Flip Flops
• Tennis shoes/hiking boots (typically wear these on travel days)
• Lightweight hiking pants
• Long linen pants (possible to dress up or down)
• 3 tank tops
• Surong (beach or religious temple cover up)
• 2 comfy shorts (double as pjs)
• Oversized tshirt
• Travel adapter
• Portable charger
• Small first aid kit/medicine
• Liquids bag
• Microfiber towel
• Emergency cash
• Purse (one that stays close to your person) keep any valuables near you always
• Swimsuit (obvi)

If you would like some specific recommendations. Here are a few amazon items that I have bought, or bought similar.