🎒 What do I put in the backpack for a long -lasting trip?👟

You feel your nerves in the stomach.Mixed with an infinite illusion, they barely let you sleep.Soon you will close the door of your house, you will go to the airport and fly away from your known world ... from your comfort zone.Ahead you will have months of uncertainty in which your planned route will become a flexible and own being.An adventure in which you will live totally new situations, you will meet people who will leave an indelible mark on your life, you will immerse yourself in cultures very different from yours and, above all, you will learn about yourself.

A long -lasting trip is something that every human being should do, at least, once in his life.And if they are more, better.

In the days before departure, it is time to finalize details.One of the most important is the backpack: What to take for so long?Well the thing is not simple.If you do not want to meet thousands of kilometers from home regretting having forgotten something vital on your trip, we advise you to read this complete guide on what to wear in the backpack on a long -term trip:

The clothes will occupy much of your backpack and choose it well can make your trip different.Of course, if you did not read this guide before leaving and your choice of clothes has been a disaster, do not worry, you can always donate the one you do not want or do not need and buy new garments in-Route.Remember that the lighter trips, the better.

1.1.Tshirts

You don't need a large number of t -shirts (don't be vague and lava!).The ideal t -shirts for a hot zone trip are short -sleeved, made of a light tissue and dries fast.The advisable number is between 4 and 7.

As for the colors, the dark ones are much more suffered, but it is believed that light colors attract less to the uncomfortable mosquitoes, your inseparable "friends" in tropical areas.

1.two.Poles or shelter garments

It is always good to have some shelter garment.Although traveling to tropical areas, on bus and aircraft the air conditioning can make your teeth come to Castañear.If it is on a long journey, you can get very bad.

If you are going to visit somewhat more temperate areas with occasional days of cold, it is best that you carry some light windbind, that occupies and despite the right thing, but properly protect from the cold.If you also have a showcase functions, better than better.

A raincoat is another fundamental garment and the poles, or a somewhat more fixed shirt or shirt, they can save you someday in which you have a special dinner, event or exit.

1.3.Pants and skirts

What we are going to tell you below is going to squeak a little: leave the jeans at home.This sacrilege against fashion pants of the last decades you will thank you during the trip.Cowgirls give heat and weigh on the backpack.A true bass.

In hot areas, the ideal is to wear a couple of short and light shorts (better if they also serve as swimsuits), and another pair of long pants (one more warm if you are also going to visit cold areas).The typical multi-raols that dry quickly are the most indicated.The convertibles - longs that can be made short by separating them by the zipper - are an option two in one, but it depends a lot on taste.

A habitual purchase in Route, are the typical long pants, of fine fabric and somewhat bulging, sold in Southeast Asia.

The girls can apply the same rules, but adding short and long skirts - in certain Muslim, African and Asian countries sometimes it is better to go more covered - and bikinis instead of bermuda/swimsuits.

1.4.Caps and hats

To protect you from the sun, it will be essential to wear a cap or hat.If you are not one of those who lose things, with a well.

1.5.Footwear

Here you also have to be intelligent and not carry more than we will need.Many people choose to wear heavy trekking boots, most of which are only necessary if high mountain routes are going to be performed.If that is not the case, just take two pairs: decent trekking shoes and something that serves to go to the beach comfortably.

In the second group the flip flops enter, those that are tied with velcro strips and have a better sole or those that are somewhat more closed (such as old crab, but technical and quality) and have trekking footwear sole.

Pay attention to us: everything else is there.If at some point on the trip you have to dress something better, simply choose a trekking shoes that are not too striking.

1.6.Clothing interior

What has previously said with the shirts: carries what is necessary for a one -week trip.With 7 molts of underwear (and the same or somewhat less socks) is more than enough.If you travel to hot sites, keep in mind that you can spend days wearing only your swimsuit or bikini.

This list depends a lot on the type of trip you are going to make: if you plan.

two.1.Tent

It is usually better not to carry it, even if you plan to perform hiking or ascens in the mountains.If the place is moderately prepared for this type of tourism, they can rent all the material.Maybe it does have its role in countries of wild nature, but at the same time they are safe and overturned with camping tourism.A good example can be New Zealand.

If you decide to carry it, choose one that is really light.

two.two.Covered and dishes

Something that we do always carry is a cutlery game (fork, knife and spoon) of plastic.They are light and will come well in nature and even in hostels that do not have good common cuisine.

A container to carry water is also very advisable.

two.3.Sleeping bag and sheets

Although we do not advise the store, a small and light sleeping bag can go well, since it will help you sleep more calmly in dubious hygiene hostels or during the camping in nature.The light sheets that people use to sleep in rental bags also have a similar function.

If you are going to travel to cold places (or high mountain), look good at the minimum temperature that your bag supports.You will not want to peel cold on the Andean nights.It also carries a light insulator.It will absorb both the cold and the irregularities of the land.

This section is completely indispensable.

3.1.Medical kit

Carrying a medical kit with the essential can save the trip at any time.Some of the things that cannot be missing in it are: antidiarreic, vitamins, strips, betadine or mercromin, aspirins, paracetamol, ibuprofen, probiotics (for the replacement of intestinal flora after suffering diarrhea), serum envelopes to avoid dehydration,Water purifying pills (or iodine), small scissors and, if you travel to areas with malaria alert, a powerful Malarone kit in case you counter it (in countries like Mozambique a high dose is taken for four days to control its effects).

3.two.Solar protection

We have already commented on the importance of wearing a cap or hat, but you will also need to wear a good sunscreen (minimum factor 30) and sunglasses and sunglasses and sunglasses.It is no nonsense, because solar burns are really annoying and potentially very dangerous for health.

3.3.Mosquitoes

Most long -term trips are usually organized by a route that includes several tropical or equatorial countries, where mosquitoes have settled pleasantly and are not only content with chopping, but also can infect you dangerous diseases, such as malaria, dengueor the famous Zika.

The theme of mosquitoes is complicated.In your backpack you must carry a strong repellent.Anyway, they don't always work.Some tricks of doubtful effectiveness can be to wear light colored clothes or take every day, during the two weeks prior to your arrival in a mosquito zone, 500 mg of vitamin B.It seems that your body then eliminates it by sweat and that substance keeps those tiny vampires with remote wings.What triumphs most is always common sense: dressing as covered as possible from dusk at dawn and being a cat hunting them.

As for the mosquitoh, it is a useless break that we only recommend you take if you are going to travel to the sub -Saharan Africa.

On a long -lasting trip, you will live a lot of dead times where you will get bored as you have nothing to entertain you.In addition, being out of home so long, you will feel morriña and want to be in contact with yours.

4.1.Books

Although romantics prefer paper books, e-book is much more practical for a long-term trip.A good reading can be the travel guides of the countries you are going to visit.

4.two.Smartphone, tablet and laptop

To connect with yours, see movies or series, or entertain you playing something, you will need any of these three technological advances.Of course, try not to take a powerful, expensive and latest model because they are likely to steal it, lose it, get wet or break it with a blow to the backpack.These things happen very frequently when you are months or years around the world and you would get a good disgust.

4.3.Simpler things

A notes and a pen can allow you to write the story of your trip.It will entertain you and it will be a wonderful memory for a lifetime.

A deck of cards or some small board game will not only serve as entertainment but you can also help you meet people.

5.1.Headlamp

One of the most useful objects for when you skirt or sleep in hostel.You can also serve you for night trekkings or see dawns from spectacular places, such as Bagan temples in Myanmar.

5.two.Personal cleanliness

Take what you would use at home: toothbrush and paste.If you are open to love arising on the route, do not forget to carry condoms in which you trust.

Neither do you forget to wear a light towel that dried fast and occupy little.

5.3.Utility knife

It can get you out of many troubles.Open cans with food, cut nails, cut branches to light a fire, open a bottle of wine on a special night with a traveler or traveler you have known ...

5.4.Washing kit

Fundamental.Take a liquid soap or a hard soap pill that serves to wash your clothes.You will need it very frequently.

5.5.Credit cards

Although it is advisable to bring some money in cash for some emergency (euros or dollars preferably), it is best to travel with credit cards.It has two, each in a different place and, if it can be, associated with different bank accounts.If you lose or take away one, you will always have resources.

5.6.Belt for money

It is a classic, but it is still unbeatable.When you carry credit cards, money from different countries, the passport, the vaccination booklet ... the best way to keep it in a safe place and have it controlled at all times, is carrying one of those fine belts and with a pocket that is stuck to the bodyBelow clothes.

Try to buy one that is not very heat and is comfortable to carry.

5.7.Small backpack

Finally, apart from carrying a large backpack, it is very convenient to carry a small.There are 60 or 70 liter backpacks that already have an integrated small one, but if not, buy it.

You will appreciate it when you realize that during 90% of the travel time, you will not load with the large backpack but you will take the little girl.It is a great relief for your back.Short excursions, hiking routes, days on the beach, go out to make the purchase, monuments visits ... small backpack to power!

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