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Backpacking packing list

Travel light, travel far — the backpacker's essential list

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Backpacking is about freedom, which means every item earns its place. This list strips it to the essentials — and helps you resist the urge to overpack.

💡 Local tips

Things to know before you pack

  • The rule of three: three tops, three bottoms, three socks, three underwear

  • A microfibre towel weighs nothing and dries fast — non-negotiable

  • Laundry soap sheets weigh grams and let you wash anywhere

  • Roll don't fold — and use compression bags for bulky items

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