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.

Me, under a stone bridge at Park Güell. The stones are sandy and grey colours and I am wearing a yellow jumpsuit and a red backpack.

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!

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