Six categories. Everything
you actually need.
Click items to check them off as you pack. Print the list or save it to your phone before departure.
Clothing
- 3× lightweight merino t-shirts
- 1× long-sleeve (sun/temples)
- 2× versatile trousers/shorts
- 1× lightweight rain jacket
- 5× merino underwear
- 3× pairs of socks
- 1× sarong (beach/temple/towel)
- Walking shoes + sandals
Tech & Gadgets
- Smartphone + charger cable
- Universal power adapter
- Portable power bank (20,000mAh)
- Noise-cancelling headphones
- E-reader (optional)
- Padlock (hostel lockers)
- Travel adapter splitter
Safety Items
- Money belt or hidden wallet
- Doorstop alarm (solo rooms)
- Personal safety alarm
- Headlamp + spare batteries
- Emergency whistle
- Paracord (multi-use)
- Small torch/flashlight
Documents
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Certified passport copies (×2)
- Travel insurance documents
- Visa documents (if required)
- Accommodation confirmations
- Emergency contact card
- International driving licence
Health Kit
- Basic first aid kit
- Prescription medications + extras
- Ibuprofen + antihistamine
- Electrolyte sachets
- Insect repellent (DEET)
- SPF 50+ sunscreen
- Anti-diarrheal tablets
- Blister kit (moleskin)
Extras
- Solid shampoo + conditioner bar
- Quick-dry travel towel
- Reusable water bottle
- Small journal + pen
- Foldable tote bag
- Earplugs (hostels/transport)
- Carabiner clip
- Packing cubes (×3)
The Golden Rule of Solo Packing
Lay everything you plan to pack on your bed. Now remove a third of it. Pack only what remains. When you arrive, you'll find you use about 70% of what you brought — and wish you'd left the rest behind. Doing laundry on the road takes an hour. Carrying a heavy bag takes a toll on every single day of your trip.
Pack light. Move freely.
Travel better.
The 35L carry-on backpack is the sweet spot for most solo trips up to three months. It fits in aircraft overhead bins, moves with you through narrow streets and up stairwells, and keeps you physically and mentally light.
Every experienced solo traveler arrives at the same conclusion: they brought too much. The clothes you wear are far fewer than you planned. The "just in case" items stay sealed for the entire trip.
- Works on cobblestones, beaches, and mountain trails where wheels fail
- Fits in aircraft overhead bins — no checked bag fees or waiting at baggage claim
- Keeps both hands free — essential for safety and navigation in cities
- Forces minimalist packing — you can only carry what you can carry