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

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What in the world does a backpacking traveler pack for a 12-month journey around the globe? Nick Vivion takes you inside his pack (also known as his home) to highlight THE travel essentials. Don't leave home without this pod!

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[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!

[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!!

[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