After backpacking around Asia and Australia for nearly a year we think we've discovered the best inherent way of packing enough clothes to keep you clean until you find a laundrette (or stream). The key is to go about it systematically, use the found of the back pack to help your packing decisions i.e do not put an umbrella in the bottom compartment that is meant for shoes, put the shoes in there...
The Backpack Essentials:
Poncho
Poncho / Pac a mac: You haven't seen rain until you have seen tropical rain, you might look a bit silly, but this necessary bit of kit will keep you and your possessions dry.
Insect Repellent: You'll be patting yourself on the back for bringing this as soon as the sun goes down, the stronger the Deet content the better, but be warned any more than 60% Deet can start to irritate the skin.
Universal plug: You'd be surprised how many places we came across that didn't have any plugs in the sinks or baths, and if your living on a budget you need them to wash your clothes!
Travel Towel: This is the best piece of kit you can buy! The microfibre towels compacts down to a small package, dries quicker than normal towels, is anti-bacterial and can dries at least two people.
Linen/Outdoor Trousers: Do Not Take Jeans - they don't fold well, take a lifetime to dry and shrink when they are washed, take linen or lightweight outdoor trousers, they will keep you cool and fold up remarkably small.
Penknife and Scotch/Gaffa tape: There are things that can do roughly anything, these two items are on that list. If you have a penknife and scotch tape you can make or fix anything.
Walking Shoes: Not the most absorbing shoes, but they will go through anyone and offer ankle hold when hiking.
Packing: When it comes to packing there is one rule that I have, which is: Roll, Do Not Fold! You'll save plentifulness of space by using this technique, any way if you need to save more space then I advise using vacuum bags. They are lifesavers, and they unmistakably work, compressing the clothes by at least half. I packed my bag so I had this lining the inside of the back pack, then I stuffed all else into the middle of it, that way the things in the middle are not only waterproof, but they are also protected against any knocks while travel. So next time your mental about flights to Miami to tour the Gulf, remember these tips and there won't be much that can surprise you. Make sure you have your tour documents with you at all times, but do keep a copy of them inside your pack.
How to Pack a Backpack for a Long JourneyTags : rockwellrk 9000 jawhorse
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