Everybody dreams of roaming the world once in their lifetime. And when the dream comes true, many people are pressed under the weight of their heavy bags, which can be a fun spoiler. A round-the-world trip is time-taking and, therefore, requires more rigorous bag packing. But there are ways to travel light and enjoy the most out of the trip. We went through many travel channels, conversed with many backpackers, and made a list of travel accessories and hacks that will be helpful for your round-the-world trip!
Now, the weight of your bags depends on the duration of your trip. If you are going on a week’s trip, your travel bag can be as light as a feather; the weight increases if you are going on a longer trip.
So here, girls and boys are a list of travel accessories and clothes you can pack for a round-the-world trip:
Things To Pack- For Women
This is a round-the-world trip, girls. You will be traveling through different weathers and places. Here’s what you ought to pack:
Clothes and Footwear
- 1 raincoat
- 5 t-shirts
- 2 long-sleeved shirts
- 2 tank tops
- 1 sports shirt
- 2 pairs of pants
- 4 bras + 1 sports bra
- 8 underwears
- 1 hoodie
- 1 thermal
- 2 pairs of warm leggings
- 5 pairs of socks
- 1 pair of sports shoes
- 1 pair of boots
- 1 pair of sandals/flip flops
- 1 shoe cover
Traveling light doesn’t mean that you will have to wear your used clothes as it is. You can always wash them as and when you get a chance to, and you are good to go for the rest of the trip!
Make sure you carry comfortable shoes as you will be going all touristy over the places you visit. As for the flip flops or sandals, you can choose to carry clogs to replace them as they serve the purpose of both and are comfortable too!
Here’s what travel accessories you should pack:
Travel Accessories To Carry
- Toothbrush and cover
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- 1 Towel
- 1 Sleep sheet
- Travel water bottle
- Medical Kit + prescriptions
- Razor
- Squeeze tubes
- Sanitizer
While toiletries are essential, carrying a travel water bottle is equally important as it saves money that you would spend on buying water from various places. You can also carry a collapsible water bottle as it doesn’t take much space in your bag.
Carrying prescriptions with your medical kit is important because if you fall short of medicines or require any prescribed medicines on the spot, you must have your prescriptions ready.
You can also carry your liquid toiletries in leakproof containers so that you can travel carefree.
Now that girls are all set to travel let’s have a look at what’s in for boys.
Things To Pack- For Men
- 2 long-sleeved shirts
- 5 t-shirts
- 8 underwears
- 1 raincoat
- 1 sports shirt
- 1 hoodie
- 2 pairs of pants
- 1 thermal
- 2 pairs of warm leggings
- 5 pairs of socks
- 1 pair of sports shoes
- 1 pair of hiking boots
- 1 pair of sandals/flip flops
- 1 shoe cover
Whenever you are shopping for shirts and t-shirts, prefer buying synthetic ones over cotton; this is because they excellently absorb sweat and do not wrinkle easily.
You can also go for sports pants that can be zipped out into shorts. These pants are a blessing in disguise as they do not wrinkle easily, serve two purposes, and are ultimately light on your travel bag.
Apart from these, other travel accessories, like toiletries, you should carry are as follows:
Travel Accessories To Carry
- Toothbrush with cover
- Shaving cream + razor
- Mosquito repellent
- 1 Towel
- 1 Sleep sheet
- Travel water bottle
- Medical Kit + prescriptions
- Squeeze tubes
- Sanitizer
With these clothes and toiletries, you are all set to go for a round-the-world trip! However, there are a few travel accessories that you must keep with you to enjoy your trip to the fullest. Here is a list of some:
Other Accessories To Carry
- 1 hard drive to save extra photos and videos
- 1 smart tablet
- 1 portable charger
- 2 travel adaptors
- 1 water purification stick
Once you have all the essential accessories, it’s time to pack your bag! Here are some hacks that will change your travel style:
Travel Hacks
- Instead of folding your clothes, roll them. This makes space for other items in the bag.
- Stack your undergarments. This prevents them from getting wrinkled.
- Use shoes bags/shower caps to cover dirty shoes.
- While pairing your clothes, roll two tops for a bottom as you will likely reuse the bottom.
- Pack your shoes, flip-flops, and other heavy items near the wheels.
- Roll your earphones and adaptor wires tightly and store them in a sunglass case.
Conclusion
There you have it! With the above-mentioned travel accessories and hacks, you are all set to travel more and travel light. What’s the wait for? Pack your bags and enjoy the thrill and adventures on your way!