Going on a big trip and really have no clue as to what to pack? After we left we decided we had way too much stuff and ended up sending a load home which cost us a bomb so we though we’d share a few tips on what to pack and what to leave behind to save you the backache.
It’s always difficult to pack if you are going to a variety of destinations, contents with differing weather conditions. Here are some ideas with for what you may want to take.
Colder climates
- T-shirt x 2
- Vests x 2
- Jeans/ Dress x 1
- Walking trousers/ leggings x 1
- Shorts x 2
- Nice outfit x 1
- Bikini x 1
- Sleeping bag (3 seasons if camping out in a camper/ car/ tent). If just hostels nothing or a sleeping bag liner if you want your own sheet.
Hotter climates
- T-shirt if you need to cover up in the day/ pool/ sea due to sun
- Vests x 3
- Shorts x 2
- Sun dress/ beach outfit x 1
- Nice outfit x 2
- Bikini x 3
- Sunshade/ brolly (so useful in Australia where there are no sun beds or shades on the beaches)
Essentials
- Underware x 5
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Suncream (50+ is a must for NZ and AUS
- Flip flops
- Walking shoes or sturdy trainers withgood soles
- Scarf or sarong
- 2 x camping towels
- Padlock (small)
