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Oh yes, we have decided to make things easier for you. We are giving you’re a general packing list for you to print and check it off while you pack. Trust us, when it comes to backpack packing, you’ll need a list, especially for beginners. To start of, your backpack should weigh between 10-12kg. Here’s a guide of the items you should be packing along with you.

Essentials

Passport

• Ticket
• Debit/credit card
• Money – at least some just in case
• Medicine – if you need or think you need any
• Spare pair of glasses and contact lens – if you wear them

Documents

• Health & travel insurance document
• Photocopies of passport (x4)
• International drivers license 

Clothes

• Underwear
• Socks
• Bra
• Bikini
• Shorts
• Trousers
• Leggings
• Dresses
• Shirts
• T-shirts/tank tops
• Longsleeves
• Hoodie
• Waterproofs
• Flip-flops
• Shoes
• Sarong
• Towel 

Toiletries

• Sanitary towels/tampons
• Toothbrush (with cover), toothpaste and floos
• Shampoo and condition (2in1 would be best)
• Deodorant (stick would be best)
• Soap
• Razor
• Sunscreen
• Aftersun/aloe vera
• Basic skincare
• Flannel
• Basic makeup and remover
• Lip balm with SPF
• Cotton buds (and cotton pads if needed)
• Nail clipper with filer
• Tweezers
• Insect repellent
• Insect bite cream
• Comb
• Hair bands
• Medical Kit
• Plaster
• Bandages
• Safety pins
• Needle
• Antiseptic wipes
• Antiseptic handwash
• Antiseptic cream
• Antidiarrhoes
• Antacid
• Paracetamol
• Oral rehydration sachets
• Baby wipes

Miscellaneous

• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Sleeping bag liner
• Eye mask
• Ear plugs
• Travel pillow
• Books
• Playing cars
• Swiss army knife
• Sewing kit
• Duct tape
• Bin liner
• Paper and pen
• Journal
• Money belt
• Waterproof cover for bag

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