Let me be honest with you. I get stressed out with packing, especially on a long overseas travel. I often take more things than what is required as I pack at the last moment of my travel. I decided to write down a packing list that will help me and other travellers with the list of things to take. I have divided the post into three sections – one contains things that will go into my suitcase, second are the things that will be packed into my backpack and third is my first aid kit.

One of the most important and critical things I have learned while traveling is that it is important to pack and travel light. It is difficult usually and takes a little bit of planning and practice. In order to help facilitate the planning, read the post top 20 tips on how to pack light.

Packing list for long overseas travel

What’s in my suitcase?

Item #	Item Description	Summer	Winter
Clothing
1	Shirts/T-shirts	Yes	Yes
2	Pants/Jeans/Shorts	Yes	Yes
3	Sweaters	No	Yes
4	Jackets/Coats	Yes, but carry a light jacket	Yes
5	Dress	Yes	Yes
6	Underwear – I usually carry a pair extra than what is required	Yes	Yes
7	Pajamas/Night clothes	Yes	Yes
8	Socks	Yes	Yes
9	Slippers	Yes	Yes
10	Casual shoes	Yes	No
11	Sneakers/Boots	Yes	Yes
12	Dress shoe	Yes	Yes
13	Hat/Cap	Yes	Yes
14	Scarves & Gloves	No	Yes
15	Swimwear	Yes	Yes
16	Belts	Yes	Yes
17	Thermals	No	Yes
18	Fleece tops & pants	No	Yes
19	Towel	Yes	Yes
Item #	Item Description	Summer	Winter
Electronics
1	Chargers for Cell phone, Camera, tablet, laptop. Note: Batteries are not allowed in the suitcase.	Yes	Yes
2	Power board (so you can plug multiple devices and use just one plug point)	Yes	Yes
3	Travel Iron	Yes	Yes
Item #	Item Description	Summer	Winter
Medical/Health
1	Vitamins	Yes	Yes
2	Personal Medication	Yes	Yes
3	Insect Repellent	Yes	Yes
4	Volini	Yes	Yes
5	Paracetemol	Yes	Yes
6	Panadol	Yes	Yes
7	Brufien	Yes	Yes
8	Band aids	Yes	Yes
Item #	Item Description	Summer	Winter
Miscellaneous
1	Poncho/umbrella	Yes	Yes
2	Food – Ready to eat or snacks – DO NOT TAKE RAW FOOD	Yes	Yes
3	Travel lock & key	Yes	Yes
Item #	Item Description	Summer	Winter
Toiletries
1	Toothbrush, Tongue cleaner, Tooth paste	Yes	Yes
2	Dental floss	Yes	Yes
3	Ear buds	Yes	Yes
4	Sunscreen	Yes	Yes
5	Moisturiser	Yes	Yes
6	Tweezer & Scissors	Yes	Yes
7	Comb	Yes	Yes
8	Shampoo & Conditioner	Yes	Yes
9	Tissues	Yes	Yes
10	Soap	Yes	Yes
11	Perfume	Yes	Yes
12	Tampons	Yes	Yes
13	Razor	Yes	Yes
14	Mirror	Yes	Yes
15	Deodorant	Yes	Yes
16	Safety pins	Yes	Yes
Item #	Item Description	Summer	Winter
Laundry
1	Detergent	Yes	Yes
2	Laundry bag	Yes	Yes

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What’s in my backpack?

Backpacks are very essential for all the travelers. Knowing the right things to pack in a backpack is very important. I have learned what and how to pack my backpack over the years of my travel. In this post, I have tried to list down all the things that I carry in my backpack.

Item #	Item Description	Summer	Winter
Clothing
1	T-shirt (1)	Yes	Yes
2	Undergarment (1 pair)	Yes	Yes
3	Pant (1)	Yes	Yes
4	Scarf	Yes – as flight travels get cold and scarf can be used as a blanket	Yes
5	Ear rings/chains – Do not carry expensive jewellery	Yes	Yes
Item #	Item Description	Summer	Winter
Money
1	Credit Card	Yes	Yes
2	Debit Card	Yes	Yes
3	Photocopy of Credit Card and Debit Card (Store these information on your email as well)	Yes	Yes
4	Airline Cards – Qantas & Velocity	Yes	Yes
5	Cash – Forex (Do not carry too much cash)	Yes	Yes
Item #	Item Description	Summer	Winter
Electronics
1	Cell phone	Yes	Yes
2	Camera and accessories	Yes	Yes
3	Tripod	Yes	Yes
4	Laptop and accessories	Yes	Yes
5	Tablet and accessories	Yes	Yes
6	Travel adapter	Yes	Yes
7	Selfie Stick	Yes	Yes
Item #	Item Description	Summer	Winter
Medical/Health
1	Prescription	Yes	Yes
2	Prescribed medicines	Yes	Yes
3	Paracetemol	Yes	Yes
Item #	Item Description	Summer	Winter
Miscellaneous
1	Sunglasses	Yes	Yes
2	Watch	Yes	Yes
3	House Keys	Yes	Yes
4	Journal	Yes	Yes
5	A book or two	Yes	Yes
6	Ear plugs	Yes	Yes
7	Neck pillow	Yes	Yes
8	YHA Card (in case you are staying at a hostel)	Yes	Yes
9	Water bottle (light)	Yes	Yes
10	Chocolates/Snacks (always make sure you have some snacks in your backpack for travel journey)	Yes	Yes
11	Pen	Yes	Yes
Item #	Item Description	Summer	Winter
Toiletries
1	Lip balm	Yes	Yes
Item #	Item Description	Summer	Winter
Documentation
1	Drivers Licence	Yes	Yes
2	Passport	Yes	Yes
3	Copy of your visa (if in case it is provided electronically)	Yes	Yes
4	Flight Tickets	Yes	Yes
5	Accommodation	Yes	Yes
6	Travel Insurance	Yes	Yes
7	Travel Journal	Yes	Yes
8	Any photography settings	Yes	Yes
9	Tour details	Yes	Yes
10	Map	Yes	Yes
11	Emergency Numbers	Yes	Yes

Also attached is the downloadable file: packing-list-long-overseas-travel

My first aid kit

I carry an up to date first aid kit in my backpack usually. The first aid kit is very crucial especially when hiking or diving as it prepares oneself during unforeseen emergencies till the medical help arrives.

Note: Ensure you check the expiry date before using any of the medicines. And ensure you don’t carry the scissors and tweezers with the first aid kit if you wish to take the kit as a carry on baggage.

I maintain a small pouch and carry it with me all the time, even during small hikes and travels. My first aid kit contains the below things:

• Waterproof band aids.
• Bandages with either a sticky tape or butterfly clips.
• Block out for treating the sun burn.
• Aeroguard insect repellent.
• Panadols (pain killers).
• Anti-nausea tablets.
• Tablets for loose motions.
• Tablets for constipation.
• Antiseptic cream/wipes (Dettol wipes).
• Wet wipes.
• Headache tablets.
• Scissors & tweezers.
• Medicines for cough and sore throat.
• Eye drops.

Closing Notes

It is very important to pack right and pack only what is required as it can be very stressful if you are traveling with a heavy suitcase or a backpack, especially during solo travels. Is there anything that I have missed or is there something that you think is not required that is specified in the list? Let me know, would love to hear your thoughts.