Everything I’m taking on a backpacking trip to Australia

My two previous backpacking trips have equipped me with a fairly solid understanding about how to pack efficiently. Whilst I’m still learning, I definitely know some of the essentials that will be coming with me. It’s likely I’m missing the odd thing from the list below, but I’m certain everything on this list has a justified place here.

Here’s my work in progress list for my (who knows how long!) trip to Australia:

Bags

• 60L travel bag

• Day rucksack

• Small shoulder bag

• Toiletries bag

• Packing cubes 

• Purse

• Foldable shopping bags 

Toiletries

• Daily skincare products

• Deodorant

• Hand sanitiser 

• Makeup essentials 

• Makeup remover pads

• Microfibre towel

• Nail scissors

• Pads and tampons

• Paracetamol

• Perfume 

• Personal medications

• Plasters

• Razor

• Soap bar

• Soap case

• Sun cream

• Toothbrush

• Toothpaste 

Technology

• Adaptor with USB ports

• Charging cables

• Clippers

• Headphones

• iPad

• Laptop

• Phone

• Portable charger

• Watch

• Waterproof pouch

Hobbies

• Exercise bands

• Pens

• Playing cards

• Notebook

Clothing

• Bras 

• Denim jacket

• Dresses 

• Exercise gear

• Jumper 

• Jumpsuits

• Pyjamas 

• Rain jacket 

• Shorts

• Skirts 

• Socks 

• Swimwear 

• Tops 

• Underwear 

Accessories and shoes

• Face coverings

• Flip flops

• Hat

• Headscarves

• Jewellery essentials

• Sandals

• Sunglasses 

• Trainers

Practical

• Bank cards

• Cutlery

• Documents

• Dollars

• Driver’s licence 

• Ear plugs

• Flask

• GHIC

• Laundry cleaning egg

• Padlock

• Passport

• Reusable travel mug

• Reusable sandwich bag

• Travel spices

• Tupperware

• Umbrella

If you read this and notice anything I’m missing, please let me know. And if you have any tips on how to fit all of this into one rucksack, please tell me them too!