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Packing list so South East Asia

packing list for backpacking south east asia - thailand and laos

In my opinion life is better with a list, mainly due to if I didn’t have this I would forget the important things and then curse myself! So I have written down all of the things I took with me in a packing list so that the same doesn’t happen to you ๐Ÿ™‚

Packing list asia

Essentials

Back pack ( I had 75L)

Clothing

Light weight shorts
A pair of denim shorts
Vest tops
Non-crease dress
Tshirt
Long sleeve shirt
Leggings
Huddy – perfect for flying and super comfy
A rain jacket
Bikinis
Beach cover up
Beach towel/ microfibre towel(super light and dry fast)
Thin cardigan
PJ’s

Shoes

a pair of foam flip flops – comfy for walking around I.e Havanas
Sandals
Trainers/ pumps

Accessories

Sunglasses
A hat
A scarf/sarong
Backpack I had a 75L more than enough to fit everything I needed and souvenirs whilst there
A bag for the day I had a 15L bag
Bag for night

Toiletries

shampoo and conditioner –
Body wash
Hair care- I always cart with me something to try and tame my hair
Hair brush
Tooth brush and paste
Sun cream ( start with a high factor spf50 there is no ozone in Thailand)
After sun
Perfume / deodorant
Razor
Lip balm
Make up?
Anti mosquito spray

Medical

malaria tablets ( depending where you are going you may need these)
First aid kit (plasters, bandage, antiseptic wipes)
Any medications you may need
Antihistamine
The pill
Tiger balm
After bite
Imodium
Paracetamol +/ ibuprofen

Electrical

hair dryer- I couldn’t be bothered taking one but my friend had a travel one
Straighteners
Plug adapters
Extension lead
A phone – I took a rubbish £10 one this was my biggest regret wifi everywhere and broke my camera
Camera
Phone charger/tablet charger
Rechargeable batteries and charger
Speakers
Hand held torch
Head torch(excellent for if you have to jump off a bus and squat or on the jungle)

Other

microfibre towel – dry very quick
Vaccume bags- separate clothes and keep them dry and bug free
Waterproof cover for back pack
Padlocks for bag zips
Silk sleeping bag(stops the bugs getting in although I had a cheap cotton one and was fine)
Note pad and pen to document your travels (you think you will remember it all but you won’t! And great entertainment for the plane home)
Guide book of south east Asia or of the specific country you are visiting (if just one or two this is best it has more info in)

Documents

Passport
Incurrence
Visa
Photocopies of important documents
Copies of any prebooked items

packing list south east asia
Off we goooooo… Asia ready!!

Is there anything I have missed that was included on your list? Let me know

Other Helpful link  ->

Planning a Backpacking Trip

10 Important Things to Arrange Before Backpacking

Thailand Itinerary

Happy travels

Bethan

xox

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