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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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