Long-term Travel: Packing Carry-on Only
Everything we’re bringing on our around the world trip fits in two Osprey Porter 30L main backpacks and two Osprey Daylite 13L daypacks. We wanted gear that was lightweight, durable, functional and would allow us to travel carry-on only! This video shows how everything fits into these packs and our full RTW packing list is below.
His & Her Clothing Packing Lists
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Rachel’s Clothes
Pants
- Marmot Lobo’s Convertible Hiking Pant – click here for Rachel’s review
- Prana Aria Pant – click here for Rachel’s review
- Victoria’s Secret Anytime Leggings
Shorts
- Icebreaker Shasta Shorts – https://amzn.to/2LBfK8h
- Marmot Lobo’s Convertible Hiking Pant – converts into shorts – https://amzn.to/2PMUboz
Dress
- Eddie Bauer Departure Long Sleeve Shirt Dress – https://amzn.to/2C43pKi
Short Sleeve Shirts
- Woolly V-Neck T-shirt – https://amzn.to/2BWx0W3
- Smartwool Crew Neck T-shirt
- Athleta Tunic
- Victoria’s Secret Mesh Racerback Tank Top – https://amzn.to/2BX2NGl
Long Sleeve Shirts
- Pelagic Sunshirt – https://amzn.to/2LzNtio
- Icebreaker Lightweight Wool Shirt – Link is to men’s version since this was originally Pete’s – https://amzn.to/2PbbcI2
- Woolly Cowl Neck Pullover – https://amzn.to/2Pf3GvS
Cold/Foul Weather
- Columbia Waterproof Windbreaker – https://amzn.to/2wvQoDh
- Eddie Bauer Fleece – https://amzn.to/2ohbaTD
- Eddie Bauer Microtherm Stormdown Jacket – https://amzn.to/2wteeja
- LL Bean Medium Long Sleeve Wool Base Layer
- Icebreaker Wool Glove Liners – https://amzn.to/2ohaPAn
- Pistil Winter Hat – https://amzn.to/2LyUOyU
Socks & Underwear
- Smartwool Lightweight Ankle Socks (2) – https://amzn.to/2PLXVGU
- Smartwool Midweight Midcalf Socks
- Acel Compression Socks – for long travel days – https://amzn.to/2oif26P
- Underwear (5)
- Regular Bra (2)
- Sports Bra
Footwear
- Merrell Moab 2 GTX Hiking Shoe – https://amzn.to/2PhdLbD
- Bedrock Cairn Adventure Hiking Sandal
Miscellaneous
- Bathing Suit
- Beach Hat
- Cami (to sleep in)
- Boyshort (to sleep in)
- Bula Multipurpose Head Cloth
- Arcade Adventure Belt – https://amzn.to/2wpm1zb
Peter’s Clothes
Pants
- Bluffworks Chino
- Bluffworks Original
Shorts
- Prana Brion – https://amzn.to/2BTvGmS
- Prana Merrit – also serves as swim trunks – https://amzn.to/2BVoXZS
Short Sleeve Shirts
- Woolly Merino Wool Ultralight V-Neck – https://amzn.to/2BW9sk9
- Woolly Merino Wool Crew Neck – https://amzn.to/2wCO3XB
- Unbound Merino Crew Neck
Long Sleeve Shirts
- Unbound Merino Long Sleeve Crew Neck
- Wool & Prince Button-Down Oxford
- Bluffworks Meridian Travel Shirt
- Denali Sunshirt – https://amzn.to/2PJaxil
Cold/Foul Weather
- Columbia Waterproof Windbreaker – https://amzn.to/2Nuj4nC
- Eddie Bauer Microtherm Stormdown Jacket – https://amzn.to/2Pf52Xu
- Eddie Bauer Fleece Vest – https://amzn.to/2LCtZdc
- Smartwool Beanie – https://amzn.to/2PJaCCF
- Icebreaker Wool Glove Liners – https://amzn.to/2ohaPAn
- Icebreaker Lightweight Wool Leggings Base Layer – https://amzn.to/2PMR3ta
- LL Bean Lightweight Wool Top Base Layer
Socks & Underwear
- Unbound Merino All Season Ankle Socks
- Smartwool Lightweight Ankle Socks
- Smartwool Midweight Midcalf Socks – https://amzn.to/2oisLdJ
- Darn Tough Wool 1/4 Hiker Socks – https://amzn.to/2Nt7fOt
- Acel Compression Socks (for travel) – https://amzn.to/2oif26P
- Unbound Merino Boxer Brief
- Woolly Boxer Brief – https://amzn.to/2MW9Y62
- Terramar Boxer Brief (2) – https://amzn.to/2NvU27w
Hats
- Kangol Tropic 507 Cap – https://amzn.to/2N0tcaL
- Nike Lightweight Running Hat – https://amzn.to/2BYVUEK
- Original Buff Neckwear/Hearwear
Belt
- Arcade Adventure Belt – https://amzn.to/2wpm1zb
Footwear
- Lowa Tiago GTX Lo
- Bedrock Cairn Adventure Hiking Sandal
Electronics Equipment
Click here for our detailed blog post about RTW Travel Electronics
Laptops
- MacBook Pro 13” (2)
- ProCase Felt Storage Case (2) – very small and minimalistic, this case is handy to organize the Macbook Pro charger, cable, headphones, etc. – https://amzn.to/2Ntoi32
- CharJenPro Premium Macstick Adapter (2) – https://amzn.to/2Ph7JrC
- Laptop Sleeve (2) – https://amzn.to/2NrMkeE
- XSKN Adobe Lightroom Shortcuts Keyboard Skin (2) – https://amzn.to/2ok1Jmi
- WD 1TB External Hard Drive – https://amzn.to/2oibBNB
- Silicon Power 2TB External Hard Drive – https://amzn.to/2ohdOsx
- Amazon Basics External Hard Drive Cases (2) – https://amzn.to/2PMx3qk
- USB Flash Drives (2)
Cell Phones
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
Power
- MAKETECH Compact Aluminum 2-Outlet Travel Power Strip with 3 USB Charging Ports – https://amzn.to/2BYBsUx
- HALO Portable Chargers (2) – https://amzn.to/2wpSzsU
- VCOO Worldwide All-in-One Universal Travel Adapter – https://amzn.to/2BXHDrN
- Bestek Individual Travel Adapters (3) – https://amzn.to/2MWbMMm
Photo & Video Equipment
Click here for our detailed blog post about RTW Camera Gear
Primary Cameras
Sony RX100 V Compact Camera (2) – https://amzn.to/2BXoFS5
Camera Accessories
- Pelican 1010 Case (2) – https://amzn.to/2C91zZ1
- Sony NP-BX1 Batteries (6) – https://amzn.to/2oihD0z
- Sony BC-TRX Battery Charger – https://amzn.to/2PilHJP
- Sandisk SD Memory Cards (4) – https://amzn.to/2oj0eVv
- Afunta Anti-Scratch Screen Protector (2) – https://amzn.to/2PKTqN1
- Sony AGR2 Attachment Grip (2) – https://amzn.to/2omr66V
Action Camera
- Sony HDR-AS300 Action Cam – https://amzn.to/2PeoEL8
Action Camera Accessories
- Sony AKA-MCP1 Multicoat Lens Protector – https://amzn.to/2PJTw7o
- GoPro Mounts
- SanDisk microSD Memory Cards (3) – https://amzn.to/2BYXJBA
Gimbal Stabilizer
- Zhiyun Crane-M
- Zhiyun Crane-M Control Cable for Sony
- Smatree Portable Case – click here for a blog and video post on why we replaced the Zhiyun case with this Smatree case
Audio Capture
- Zoom H1 Handy Recorder – https://amzn.to/2BZdJn2
- Power DeWise Lavalier Omnidirectional Microphone (2) – https://amzn.to/2PgrDmn
- Belkin Speaker and Headphone 3.5 mm AUX Audio Cable Splitter – https://amzn.to/2PbfAqu
- Rycote Portable Recorder Suspension – https://amzn.to/2wnccBU
- Movo WS1 Furry Outdoor Microphone Windscreen Muff – https://amzn.to/2LA8hqj
Tripods & Selfie Sticks
- Manfrotto Compact Xtreme 2-in-1 Monopod & Pole – https://amzn.to/2Pbh4B4
- Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod – https://amzn.to/2Pku33J
- Joby GorillaPod Action Video Tripod – https://amzn.to/2NrUjbz
- SmallRig Barrel Nut Connection Nut
Other/Miscellaneous
- Linen Travel Towels/Washcloths (2) – click here for a blog post and video about Rachel making these towels
- Silk Sleeping Bag Liner (2) – https://amzn.to/2MFWJSK
- Repel Bug Repellent Wipes
- SteriPen – https://amzn.to/2omsXsp
- Klean Kanteen Water Bottles (2) – https://amzn.to/2Lzw6i3
- Vapor Flexible Water Bottle – https://amzn.to/2LBdNJd
- PacSafe Mesh Cage – https://amzn.to/2PMzcCo
- Shacke Pak Belt Pouch – Pete – https://amzn.to/2PKEhv7
- PEAK Gear Waist Pouch – Rachel – https://amzn.to/2LFDecM
- PacSafe Metrosafe LS100 Anti-Theft Cross Body Bag
- Added once we got on the road – click here to read Rachel’s article
- https://amzn.to/2N3ObcR
- PacSafe Bra Pouch- Rachel (Obviously) 🙂 – https://amzn.to/2wnBsrB
- Sea To Summit Dry Bag – https://amzn.to/2LCl6QG
- Sea To Summit Compression Tote (2) – https://amzn.to/2C94eSv
- Tripped Compression Packing Cubes – https://amzn.to/2Pf7I7u
- Osprey Bag Rain Cover (2) – https://amzn.to/2PO1KeW
- Tarriss TSA Luggage Locks (4) – https://amzn.to/2wpia5o
- ABUS 145/40 Aluminum Orange Combination Padlock (2) – https://amzn.to/2Phi4nj
- Lumintrail 4 Foot 3mm Braided Steel Coated Security Cable – https://amzn.to/2oj30dl
- Theraband (for exercise)
- Sea to Summit Toiletry Bags (2) – Deodorant, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Floss, Razors, Face Soap, Bronners Bar Soap, Cetaphil Bar Soap, Make-up, Chapstick, Hair Ties/Spin Pins, Nail Clippers, Panasonic ER-GN30-K Nose Ear Hair Trimmer (Pete’s LOL), etc. – https://amzn.to/2C96usX
- Liquids Bags – Face Lotions, Bronners Liquid Soap, Hand Sanitizer, Eye Drops, etc.
- Contact Lenses – 6 month supply; shipped a resupply to a friend in Finland
- Sunglasses (2)
- Prescription Glasses (2)
- Small Hair Brush
- Deck of Cards
Medical Kit
All of this fits into a small TRIPPED compression packing cube.
- Medical Gloves
- Bandaids – various sizes
- Gauze Wrap – small
- Gauze Pad – several different sizes
- Triangular Bandage
- Q-tips
- Butterfly Closures – various sizes
- Bandage Tape
- Survival Rescue Blanket
- DripDrop Electrolyte Powders – https://amzn.to/2Nti1nY
- Alcohol Wipes
- Antiseptic Wipes
- Plastic Tweezers
- Thermometer
- SeaBands – motion sickness wrist bands – https://amzn.to/2wtwo4f
- Motion Sickness Patches
- Sting Relief Pads
- Burn Cream
- Antibiotic Pintment
- Individual packets of:
- Excedrin Extra Strength
- Aspirin
- Acetaminophen
- Ibuprofen
- Diotame – antidiarrheal for mild cases of travelers diarrhea, nausea, gas, indigestion
- Diamode – another antidiarrheal
- Antacid – acid indigestion, heartburn, upset stomach
- Medi-Lyte – electrolyte replacement
- Meclizine – prevention and treatment of nausea, vomiting, dizziness due to motion sickness
- Diphen (Diphenhydramine) – antihistamine
- Prescription Drugs
- Click here for a blog and video post on our doctor’s visits and what prescriptions they recommended we bring with us
- Cipro (Ciprofloxacin HCL) – antibiotic, antidiarrheal (for Peter)
- Azithromycin – antibiotic, antidiarrheal (for Rachel)
- Atovaquone-Proguanilh – prevention and treatment of Malaria
- Doxycycline – treatment of Malaria
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4 Comments
Michael · June 3, 2018 at 3:26 pm
Peter, I look forward to following your adventures (and am quite envious). Was curious if you thought about carrying a lightweight kindle to have a lot of books available, or are you assuming you’ll just read on your phones? I may have a spare kindle if you change your mind. Also, you might want to think about some of those small foam earplugs. They take up no space and literally weigh nothing (and by “literally” I mean of course they technically weigh something, but not much). Good luck on your journey.
Peter · June 5, 2018 at 6:43 am
Hi Michael! Thanks for the comment and for the offer to use your Kindle – greatly appreciated! We have the Kindle app downloaded on our iPhones and plan to read from there. Rachel’s iPhone 7 Plus is so large it almost feels like a Kindle! We use the app called OverDrive, which is offered by our public library and allows you to download audio and eBooks for free.
Ear plugs are definitely in our bathroom kit. Between those and the eye masks we’re hoping we can get some sleep on planes, trains, etc., and in hostels. Time will tell!
Thanks for following along…we’re only 1 month out as of today!
Mom · June 3, 2018 at 3:30 pm
Absolutely amazing what you two fit in you packs. That compressions sac is so neat. Maybe you could teach some of at home how to pack. :^)
Peter & Rachel · June 5, 2018 at 6:40 am
The compression sacks are definitely helpful. Being able to fit all of our cold weather gear in to half the space really made a difference!
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