It’s a little daunting trying to imagine what you will need in a country you’ve never been too and in a climate completely different from home. But you gotta start somewhere. So for those a little clueless on what to pack for a month in Asia, here is my best attempt at being prepared. I do consider myself a light-packer but if you’re traveling through several countries over the course of four weeks you may want to consider lightening your load as well. Whether this was too much/too little, only time will tell.
Clothes:
- 2 dry-fit t-shirts
- 2 long-sleeved fishing shirts
- 1 Bug-Off long-sleeved shirt
- 1 tank top
- 1 hort-sleeved omni-shield button down
- 4 pairs of lightweight, quick-dry shorts
- 1 pair omni-shield, water-resistant pants
- 1 khaki light-weight golf shorts (probably won’t be used much)
- 5 Exoficio Give-N-Go travel underwear (literally the best out there whether traveling or not)
- 7 pairs of socks
- Hat
- 1 Pair Athletic Shoes
- 1 Pair Sandals
- 1 Pair Sperry’s (meh.. maybe not the best footware)
Gear
- Patagonia Black Hole 40L Duffel Bag (dog not included)
- Tumi 4 Port USB Converter
- Spot Gen3 Global Satellite Messenger
- Flip 20 Solar Phone Charger
- GoPro Hero3+
- Apple Macbook Pro
- Apple iPhone 6
- Pacsafe 55L backpack protector
- Surefire Flashlight
- Timex Expedition Watch
- Sunglasses
Other
- First-aid kit
- Immodium
- Advil
- Recommended travel meds (i.e. Malaria pills)
- Pepto Bismol Chewable Tablets (for the street food)
- Hand Sanitizer & Wipes
- Small backpack for day-trips
- Ear plugs
- 1 dozen homemade gingersnap cookies
- Shampoo and Bar of Soap
- REI XL microfiber towel
