What to Pack for A Trip Around the World, or Backpacking and Traveling Light

[punchperfect]

thanks for the advice - very useful!!!!!

[promatter]

Is the Katadyn water bottle worth it? I've dabbled with the idea for years, but until now just made do with the hiker and vario.

[Catoni52]

Being 60 years old and traveling the world, I decided on the MEI Voyageur. It's max carry-on size and the shoulder straps and waist belt zip away if you want to carry it with a shoulder belt or regular carry handle, 1000 D Cordura.

[Mybestyearmusic]

How much money do you need to travel for a month and a half? It costs a lot of money to get over to say, spain.. Do you need a lot of money once you get there? I'm going to have close to 2 grand for next summer, will this be enough to travel to spain and around europe??

[mrnicekevin]

i recommend buy "gas-X" strips.. they're like those mints that you put on your tongue and they dissolve but this take every stomach ache away ! i loove them, if you dont feel to go, simply take one and in five minutes you're fine

[NomadicSamuel]

Awesome tips! As a fellow backpacker, it´s interesting to see what others bring. You can always pick up on something new & what I got out of this video was the suggestion for the headlamp! How cool is that?!?! I´ll get one myself. Also, the practical advice about less is more couldn´t be more spot on. I can´t believe what some people haul all over the place, practically taking their entire _______ house with them in a pack sized form.

[sidneyjamila]

Thank you so much for this tips!

[gilbertoguru]

How much money do you expect to spend, do you sleep on the street or you sleep always in hostels and things like that? Do you hitch-hike?

Good travel! See ya on the road

[thesecession]

maybe this will give people a reality check when they pack 3x more than that and only travel for a week LOL

[xjepha]

Are you traveling by your self?

[circlingtheworld]

Love it!

[joshgabaldon1]

I agree completely with the i-pod thing. Thats just expirience. Also i would say bring a knife. Doesnt have to be a machete insane crazy knife, just a small pocket knife. Multiple uses. next. SOCKS! but thats just me, i was in the military, and i was tought that the most important peice of GI gear is socks, but i wear tenni shoes. You wont need em for chokos. Cool video though... Chap stick is good 2

[joshgabaldon1]

me and my 2 cousins traveled for 9 months around the northwest (i.e utah, oregon, montana, wyoming, canada etc.) with (each of us) had the clothes on our back, a pocket knife, lighters (for fire lol were not smokers) hygiene kit (grew used to it in military), and water. we found our own food :D, it was a blast... cool video 2! 

[collybaba]

what kind of towel is that?...what did he say?

[UnicornBooty]

@collybaba It's called a pack towel, and you can get them at most outdoor stores!

[avalanchesoul]

i did 6 months with a 46 liter pack (smallest of all travelers i met) and ended up giving away a bunch of stuff after a few days. you realize quickly how little you need once you get on the road. next time i plan on bringing even less; sub 12 pounds. it really does make a difference; people with too much stuff are always regretful of their packs.

[worldli]

@avalanchesoul Definitely! I would bring less stuff on another trip around the world. I mostly carry just my equipment now and buy clothes as I need them. Way more liberating!

[avalanchesoul]

@worldli

yeah, with enough trips we might end up taking off with just a fanny pack! j/k :P

happy travels!

[worldli]

@avalanchesoul I have a buddy who is traveling around the world without any luggage and writing a book. It's called "The Luggageless Traveler," and he literally has no bag. Just a pair of cargo pants and a jacket. And a smartphone that he is using to write the book on. It's kind of crazy really!

[avalanchesoul]

@worldli

wow. that's a book i'd pick up. i can imagine how that can help to further open oneself up, what with no 'security blanket' of possessions. i took off with no mp3 player, camera, or guidebook (though ended up buying a really old outdated one after a week of blind exploring) and, comparing stories with people, ended up having a richer experience for it, i think.

hmmm, your friend's endeavor is making me rethink my already spare pack list. cheers!

[worldli]

@avalanchesoul He's definitely a crazy guy! I think he is doing it more for the hook and attention rather than a philosophical belief though! Haha

[jamaro65]

Thanks for the hints. I smiling with the details... but you're right, is a serious thing traveling internationally. One have to take extra care. International travels sounds funny and exciting! Thanks again.

[worldli]

@jamaro65 It's definitely not easy, but with a little planning and a lot of confidence, anyone can do it!!

[travelingangela]

oh gosh... i have troubles packing.. I always bring a bunch of shoes... and i use a 65 L for 2 weeks trip.

great video :)

[LPchica086]

Where'd you buy that towel?

I'm planning my first solo trip to Europe for this summer and I love this video. And you're hilarious, btw :)

[worldli]

Muahhaha! Thanks for watching! I got the towel at EMS on the East Coast. You could also go to REI or any other adventure-outfitter and they should have it. Its called a pack towel, and its made of fleece and/or chamois.

[baguiosky]

a couple of sarong I use any dry cloth(sarong mostly) as my towel, skirt, blanket, wrap etc. alarm clock and cp and sounds all one gadget... haha that alarm clock is big! --

lighten up,

[baguiosky]

hu hmnn you're kinda soft! those aren't basic to the T... you can go lighter than that, unessential items. Music, yeah that' can be your lifeline it can get lonely, a book(small not too big) and sounds can be friends on the road. But the meds, you should learn to go without coz there's everywhere around, drug stores. I use the same soup for my body, clothes and hair and had gone about without underwears...more comfy without when you get the hang of it.

[angeldekoy]

Hey, can you tell me where you bought your towel from? I've been looking everywhere for one that is a relatively good size and the chamois fabric you've noted. Thanks for your help!

[stevenmarqueforlife]

Thank you for this helpful video. Just one question: do you normally bring any other footwear or just those sandals?

[worldli]

No other footwear...just those lovely Chacos! They usually do the trick and I can always borrow some or buy some cheapies if need be

[stevenmarqueforlife]

Hell yeah dude, i just bought me some Chacos today and they are feeling pretty darn good.

[AUlostchick09]

this is an awesome video! got directed here from Couch Surfing and I love it!!

[worldli]

I was CouchSurfing so I didnt really need a sleeping bag!

[dimitri342]

great vid but where is the sleepingbag?

[eulex10]

if you carry ur cellphone u dont need carrying alarm clock with u

[eulex10]

this guy is hillarious@

[settlein]

Thanks buddy!

helpful...really!

nice day!

[SweDurFilm]

The backpack is a McKinley.

Have fun!

[leida001]

Good job :D Very helpful and I'll be definately be using this info next year :)

[gunthan89]

good stuff... am going in nov :)

[Klo2007]

Helpful video. Does anybody know what model that bag is (at 03:49)?

[woodyshoru]

Real nice stuff!

[Saxfreak5]

lol, I was backpacking one time, and I fell asleep in an open field beside my bag, becasue I was too lazy to open up my tent. When I woke up, My pack, shoes, hat, and camera were gone, and some guy was trying to pull my pants off without waking me. I was about to go home, when some lady told me that she seen a man with a big pack and stuff. I paid him 50 bucks american and he gave it back. I jyust cant believe I didn't wake up earlier!

[prcrossman]

Having travelled 35 countries: Six trips through Europe, a trip through South America, one in Africa, and now living in Asia (and doing side-trips from my Korean "homebase"), I can say without a doubt that this is an essential video for anyone to watch before embarking on a backing trip (their first one or otherwise).

Great stuff man. Thanks for putting this together@

Oh, I, too had a camera stolen -- as well as other "guaranteed" travel issues. Lessons learned!

[dzboy500]

i went to veitnam and i didn't use some of those things

[tonybostonian1234]

I found out this guy is very sexy!!!!!!!!!!

[eulex10]

beacuse he has condoms?

[Tomrish]

ur lifestyle is exactly what I have dreamed through all my 25 years long life but so far it still remains as a dream ... but i'm optimistic

good recomendations, by the way

[rednop44]

You are still very yummy.

[311benhur]

great tips mister