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Southeast Asia Packing List
Check out our comprehensive Southeast Asia packing guide for your next backpacking trip.
So you’ve made that life-changing decision to go backpacking Southeast Asia, well, you won’t regret it because it’s going to be one of the best and most memorable times in your life. But we’ve all been there, our first big trip looming with so many questions. So here’s our backpacking gear list beginners’ guide! Getting your bag contents right means you can enjoy your Southeast Asia travel that much more!
The Amazing Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang Slow Boat
Check out our guide to the Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai ferry
When we discovered the amazing, picturesque and beautiful adventure that is the Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang slow boat we knew we had to do it instead of the vomit-inducing Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai night bus. It can be a little confusing at first to organise so we’ve put together this guide to taking the Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang slow boat/ Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai slow boat.
Southeast Asia Transport Guide
Check out our comprehensive Southeast Asia packing guide for your next backpacking trip.
So you’ve made that life-changing decision to go backpacking Southeast Asia, well, you won’t regret it because it’s going to be one of the best and most memorable times in your life. But we’ve all been there, our first big trip looming with so many questions. So here’s our backpacking gear list beginners’ guide! Getting your bag contents right means you can enjoy your Southeast Asia travel that much more!
The Ultimate 3 weeks in Vietnam Itinerary
Check out our ultimate 3 weeks in Vietnam Itinerary
3 weeks in Vietnam allows you to really get a sense of the different sides to the country and explore the North, Central and Southern regions.
Having seen quite a bit of the country having travelled from Saigon to Ha Noi back in 2017 and now completing the trip again whilst adding in new destinations we feel this itinerary is perfect for those wanting to see the “main sight” but also includes some additional adventures along the way so you don’t miss out on what we consider to be the “real Vietnam!”
Guide To Backpacking in Australia
Check out our guide to backpacking in Australia
Covering accommodation, food, transport and other tips for backpacking Australia on a budget and also Working and travelling in Australia too.
Here are our ultimate travel tips for Australia specifically budget travel in Australia and our Australia backpacking guide.
How to Get from El Nido to Coron
Check out our guide to getting from El Nido to Coron
The tiny island of Coron off the north end of Palawan might seem quite remote and hard to get to. However, for such a small and unassuming place, the sheer beauty that can be found here means many flock to its turquoise waters and powder-white sand beaches for a slice of paradise! However, depending on where you find yourself in either The Philippines or indeed the world there is a range of options available to you for getting here, some more adventurous than others! Here’s our El Nido to Coron ferry guide so you can experience this paradise island too
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Osprey Backpack
These Osprey bags open like a suitcase & we’ve used them for 5+ years. They even have a detachable day pack and are super comfortable and tough.
Camera Bag
The Wandrd Prvke 31 with side access is an awesome camera bag for any trip. It’s even got an expandable separate top section and hidden passport pocket.
Sony a7 IV
The Sony a7 IV is our go to travel camera. It’s a lightweight and portable full frame camera that offers amazing quality and a great range of available lenses.
Sony 24-105mm f4
The Sony 24-105mm f4 is the perfect all round travel lens with a mega useful range. It’s also super sharp and light for its type.
Memory Foam Travel Pillow
This memory foam travel pillow is ideal not only whilst on planes or buses but as an extra pillow in hostels & guest houses.
Dry sacks
Dry sacks are great to use as waterproof organisational bags for inside your backpack. We always put our SSD in one!
Dry Bag
A heavier duty Dry Bag is great for boat trips and larger items and can be worn as a stand alone.
Macbook Air
A lightweight but powerful Macbook Air is our go to laptop for all our blogging and photo editing on the road.
iPhone
We also always have our trusty iphones which are great for organising our trip, photography, maps, entertainment and more!
Sony RX100 VII
Our Sony RX100 VII is our go to selfie camera with it’s 1 inch sensor, articulating screen & compact size.
Go Pro 11
A GoPro is a must whilst backpacking. This tough & waterproof action cam can go anywhere with you!
USB Universal Adapter
Grab an all-in-one travel adapter with USB slots so whatever country you’re in you know you can charge your gear.
Portable Battery Pack
Keep your phone, camera and other gear charged on the road with a portable battery pack. Great for night buses.
Trail Shoes
Trail shoes are a great all round travel shoe for comfort whilst on a city break or hiking.
Waterproof Jacket
No matter where you’re travelling to a waterproof jacket is a must! Invest in a good one!
Manfrotto Befree Tripod
The super lightweight and easy to use Manfrotto Befree is our go-to travel tripod for photography
We trust the 2TB Sandisk Extreme SSD to back up all our important documents and photos on the road.
Hard Case for SSD
We keep it safe on the road with our trusty YINKE Hard Case for SanDisk Extreme SSD.