Wonder what to pack for a round the world trip for women? Certainly not 365 shirts. Here’s a list of what I brought with me and a video on how I stuff them all in a bag. This will give girls a starting poing when preparing for your own trip. This video was taken on the day that I left for my trip. True to life packing. And I can say that I came back home with the same neat little bags.
Clothing
- 1 Bikini
- 5 pairs of underwear
- 3 pairs of socks
- 2 bras + 1 sports bra for sweaty hikes
- 1 pair of light pants (linen)
- 1 pair of cotton leggings – you don’t know when someone will invite you to take pilates in her studio
- 1 pair of convertible travel pants (Columbia)
- 1 pair of walking shorts
- 3 cotton l/s shirt (Columbia)
- 2 cotton s/s shirts (Columbia)
- 2 s/s dri-fit shirts (Columbia)
- 1 l/s blouse (Columbia)
- 1 nice dress
- 1 sun dress
- 1 skirt
- 1 pair of flip flops (Roxy)
- 1 pair of trail shoes (Columbia)
- 1 pair of walking sandals (Fit-Flops)
- 1 rainproof wind proof jacket + fleece (Columbia Interchange Jacket Omni-Heat)
- 1 super absorbent light weight micro fibre towel (Sea to Summit)
Toiletries + MakeUp
- Toothbrush + toothpaste
- Tweezers
- Sunscreen for Face (Hamilton SPF80)
- 2 blocks of shampoo bars
- 3 Razors disposable
- Nail files
- Nail cutter
- Make-up kit with lipstick, eyeshadows, blush-on, a few brushes, powder, mascara.
Medicine
- Anti-allergy
- Anti-biotic
- Decongestant
- Paracetamol
- Diatabs
- Mefenamic Acid
- Ponstant (Pain Killer)
Gadgets
- Nikon D90 + 2 lenses (zoom & uwa) – I regret this extra lens already!
- S95 + uw casing
- Macbook Pro
- Dive Computer
- iPhone
- Nokia spare phone
- GPS Backtrack (Bushnell)
- Chargers! Chargers! Chargers!
Non-electronics
- Mask + Snorkel
- Extension
- Universal Adaptor
- 1T HD
- 1 small umbrella
- Sunglasses – cheap one because I lose them all the time. I actually bought a new one thinking I lost the other one.
- Sunhat/cap
- Journal + pen
- Point IT
Documents
- Passport
- Air tickets
- Driver’s License
- Attestation d’accueil
- Insurance
- Bank Card
- Credit Cards
- Dive C-Card
Do you think it’s too much? Not?  See how I fit them all in my Eagle Creek Switchback Max 25.
Everyone advised me to take less. And I really tried and was quite proud when I weighed my bag and it says 12kilos. You have to see to believe how much stuff I need in my daily life (in my room) and how I’ve reduced it to these few pieces in my bag is truly amazing, if I have to say so myself.
I’ve been 2 weeks on the road and proud to say I’ve not added another pound to it yet. If anything, I reduced it by giving away a book I thought I’ll read but never did. And lost a few small items along the way.
I regret bringing the wide angle lens for my DSLR since I’ve not used it since I arrived (that’s all). I’m dying for someone to take home the camera bag and the UWA lens for me. Philibert? Vangie?!
Disclosure: Eagle Creek and Columbia sponsored their items mentioned in this post. Thank you. ♥♥♥
hello! nice one! but only two pairs of pants? really?
Well, there are 3, cargo, linen, & legging. But I have to confess that I bought a new pair of jeans in London. So now I have 4, but may get rid of the linen one. I’ll know when I pack for Berlin on Monday. :D
I forgot to include Malta=)
Here is my itinerary, no exact dates yet, i just plan to take my time and be spontaneous.
Helsinki
Stockholm
Oslo
Copenhagen
Berlin
Amsterdam
Brussels
Paris, Mont-St.Michelle, etc
Madrid
Lisbon & Faro
Sevilla, Granada, Valencia, BArcelona, Sitges Spain
Carcassone, Montpellier, Nimes, Marseille, Aix-de Provence,
Geneve, Bern, Zurich
Munich
Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna
Prague
Krakow
Bratislavia
Budapest
Ljubljana
Greece
Italy.
i have no schedule too so i guess it’s hard to make plans.. we have to rely on chance and bumped into each other then! lol
Lil,
your packing skills and packing companions are amazing! i should have watched the video before i came to the US! I packed so much for a 5 weeks vacation! and now i have added another 30 more kilos to take home haha..i am looking for a cheap luggage to fit the extra stuff i bought huhu…have fun. looks like we won’t meet yet. i am going home on Aug. 3 and you are still in Europe. anyway, be safe and have fun!
BALIKBAYAN BOX! so when are u going to Marrakech? I didn’t do it this time maybe I can come in December when you’re there??
yea I’m thinking of December to be in Morocco but I haven’t booked the ticket yet coz waiting for my boyfriend’s presence in Europe so it will coincide with his. I will let you know about it so we can also meet up. Have fun with the current location. Looks awesome there!
Hey wanderlass,
My name is Jaime, Pinay but now living in Alaska. I will be backpacking tru the Schengen States as well from August 16- November 10. I was wondering maybe we could travel together. For how long are you gonna be in Europe?
surely, it’s possible to travel together at some point.. but the thing is I have no itinerary and just book as i go… i wanna do Czech, Hungary, Austria, Greece, Italy, Portugal, and maybe Sweden on top of my head now….. DO u have an itinerary? Give me and I’ll see if where i go fit in. :D
great guide! I wish I can pack this light..hehehe and oh I love those pouches.
~safe travels :)
How efficient. I want that backpack cum trolley bag. How much is it? And where to get the shampoo bar? I love packing light too, and I do not shop much while traveling.would rather spend on food ;-) No DLSR for me too, P&S would do. This is a great packing guide!
Thanks :) Get the Eagle Creek bag from R.O.X. in Bonifacio High Street.. the shampoo bar is from LUSH
nice packing list.. =) thanks for sharing, i’ll share it to my girl friends :D
thanks! share it :)
I can relate with how you plan your packing, yours turned out to be really well edited while I still can’t strip it down to the essentials after all the mental mix and matches.
I want that rolling/back pack from eagle creek and the packing cubes!
go get them at R.O.X. :)
Thank you for this! I visited ROX to check out Eagle Creek’s bags and packing cubes after reading. Unfortunately they were a bit too pricey for me so maybe next time :)
Btw how many liters is the Max 25? And is there a way to subscribe to your blog? I couldn’t find any “subscribe” links.
the subscribe button is at the upper right corner… black & white buttons.