What did I pack for 78 days (11 weeks) in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and New Zealand for two carry-ons and two small personal items? Here is our list.
LUGGAGE
* AWAY carry-on suitcase (Steve: navy blue, Márta: coastal blue), it has a laundry bag
* Small backpack (Steve: black, Eddie Bauer, Márta: blue, Nordace Sierra Smart Backpack)
* Travelon anti-theft crossbody (black, Márta)
STEVE’S CLOTHES
Tops
* 2 long-sleeve shirts with roll-up sleeves (ExOfficio, REI)
* 1 long-sleeve dress shirt
* 1 short-sleeve polo shirt
* 3 T-shirts
Pants
* 1 pair blue jeans
* 1 pair convertible zip-off pants (REI)
* 1 pair hiking pants (KÜHL)
* 1 pair shorts
Shoes
* 1 pair waterproof hiking shoes (Merrell)
* 1 pair sneakers (HOKA)
Outerwear
* 1 hoodie (NorthFace)
* 1 pullover
* 1 thin mesh jacket (ExOfficio)
* 1 lightweight down jacket (REI)
* 1 rain jacket (REI)
Underwear
* 7 pair quick-dry undies
* 7 pair socks (lightweight, 1 warm)
* 1 boxer (for sleeping)
* 1 sleeveless undershirt
Accessories
* 1 baseball cap
* 1 warm knitted hat
* 1 pair fingerless gloves
* 1 warm scarf
* 1 bandana (ExOfficio)
* 1 swimming trunks
* 1 belt
MÁRTA’S CLOTHES
Tops
* 2 long-sleeve shirts with roll-up sleeves (ExOfficio, REI)
* 4 T-shirts
* 2 sleeveless tops
* 1 long-sleeve tunic
Bottoms
* 1 pair blue jeans
* 1 pair convertible zip-off pants (REI)
* 1 pair travel pants (Athleta)
* 1 pair shorts
* 1 skirt
Shoes
* 1 pair waterproof hiking shoes (Merrell)
* 1 pair sneakers (HOKA)
* 1 pair sandals (OrthoFeet)
Outerwear
* 1 hoodie (Athleta)
* 1 pullover
* 1 warmer cardigan
* 1 lightweight cardigan
* 1 thin mesh jacket (ExOfficio)
* 1 lightweight down jacket (REI)
* 1 rain jacket (REI)
Underwear
* 7 pair quick-dry undies
* 7 pair socks (lightweight, 1 warm)
* 1 pair tights
* 2 bras
* 1 sleeveless undershirt
* 1 T-shirt for sleeping
Accessories
* 1 baseball cap
* 1 warm cashmere hat
* 1 pair gloves
* 2 versatile scarfs
* 1 bandana (ExOfficio)
* 1 swimsuit
* 1 beach-cover
TOILETRIES (travel size)
* toothbrush with head cover (2)
* toothpaste
* floss (2)
* hair brush + comb
* a few elastic hair ties (Márta)
* nail clipper + nail file
* face cream + hand cream
* stick deodorant (Steve) + small perfume (Márta)
* tweezers
* pumice
* Q-tips
* beard trimmer (Steve)
ELECTRONICS
* laptop with charger (Márta)
* iPhone with charger (2)
* camera in case with charger (Steve)
* charging wire
* anker charger
* plugs
* universal adapter
* thumb drive (with documents)
* e-reader with charger (Steve: KindleLight, Márta: Kindle) in fabric cover
* small case for the chargers
DOCUMENTS
* passports + identification card
* visas
* driver’s license + international driver’s license
* insurance papers (travel, health)
* airline tickets (e-tickets)
* travel documents + itinerary
* vaccination card
* credit cards
* cash (small denomination dollar bills for tipping)
* photocopies of passports
MISCELLANEOUS
* sunglasses with case (2)
* cleaning cloth (for glasses or laptop)
* collapsible water bottle, (2, VAPUR)
* eye glasses case (2)
* insect net (2)
* motion sickness bracelet (2)
* mask (2)
* handkerchief (6)
* travel sewing kit
* laundry detergent strips (Breezeo)
* a few extra Ziploc bags (for damp laundry or garbage)
* a few rubber bands
* packable/foldable backpack (G4Free, 20 l)
* small foldable shopping bag (2)
* light packing cubes (8)
* travel journal (2)
* small notebook (2)
* a few pens
* book (1 paperback)
* binoculars
* chewing gum (for airplane)
* small presents for friends
* prescription drugs (malaria medicine, anti-diarrhea antibiotic)
* small first aid kit (band aids, antibiotic ointment (Neosporin), pain reliever (Ibuprofen, Aspirin), anti-diarrhea medicine, antiseptic towelettes, cough drops, tums)
It will be interesting to see how accurately I predicted what we will need.
What are your experiences with packing for either international or domestic travel? Let me know in the comments. It might help with future travels. For now, we are packed and ready to go!
Impressive!
I always pack some solid sunscreen as I forget to buy it at the airport/ on arrival.
Thanks, Vanessa! We are planning to buy some sunscreen in Australia.
This is very well thought out. You should be well prepared. Thank you for sharing.