Solo Travel Trips: What To Put In Your Backpack

For a true backpacker, one’s backpack is like a faithful traveling companion from whom we are never separated: in the rain, on a train, on a plane, through cities, and among the green expanses of the countryside, it is always there with you, firmly anchored to your back.

When you are about to go on a long journey, you often ponder a thousand questions: will it be hot or cold? Is it better to carry a few things and have a light backpack or to carry many things that might be useful to me? How many clothes should I put on? And how many pairs of shoes? And so on and on to infinity.

Unfortunately, there is no exact science on how to pack one’s backpack-it is an art that can only be learned with experience. Here is a short guide with tricks and tips to help you prepare your backpack in a consonant way.

What is essential to put in the backpack?

The term essential is relative because what is critical for me may not be necessary for another person, and needs vary from one person to another and from one culture to another.

There is no definitive list of things to bring on a trip because a lot also depends on the climate, the destination, and the type of trip.

Clothes

Clothes usually take up a good portion of the backpack. Although decreasing the number of clothes is possible, you only need to bring two or three changes. Try to bring comfortable clothes; avoid getting things that are too fancy (unless you have a business meeting or an important event) that you may only wear once.

The length of your trip will not affect the number of clothes you bring; do the laundry once a week. In general, the choice of clothing depends on the weather you will find. Even if it will be cold, do not bring heavy jackets that take up a lot of space in your backpack, but bring light jackets and clothes to wear in layers, perhaps with clothing of heavier fabric to put underneath to keep from getting cold.

Cosmetics and personal hygiene

Regarding cosmetics and personal hygiene products, whether or not to put them in the backpack is personal. Some people prefer to buy them once they reach their destination, while others prefer to carry them if, for example, they use unique and hard-to-find products.

Electronic devices

Almost all travelers are always super-equipped when it comes to technology. So on the list of devices to put in the backpack are:

Smartphone: Most helpful in staying in touch with your family (inquire about buying a local SIM card to save on the cost of calls), connecting to the Internet in case you need to look up information, consult maps, listen to music, play games or check your social networks.

It can often get lonely while traveling, so playing video games or some gambling might be an excellent option to spend time on. There are many platforms where players can enjoy many games in casino sites without risking too much and earning many welcome bonuses, free spins, and more. You will only have to sign up at the website you prefer and deposit a minimum of $1.

Pc and tablet: The computer can also be helpful to you, like your smartphone on various occasions: to watch movies, write your blog, download photos from your camera, etc.

Consider whether you should take it with you based on its weight, the likelihood of using it while traveling, and the risk of theft.

Adapter: It will serve you to connect your devices; buy the universal one so you will use it on future trips.

Documents

The absolute essentials when traveling are just that: documents and money. For added security, they should be kept in a money belt or a hidden pocket of your pants to reduce the risk of theft. In contrast, when it comes to other items such as any photocopies of documents or valuable numbers in case of emergency, you can keep them (always well hidden) in some inner pocket of your backpack.

If you want to be on the safe side, you can also take photos of your most important documents and save them on your cell phone or PC.