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Best Backpacking List 2023

Check out the best 2023 backpacking list for my upcoming trip! Six months, five countries, one bag!

2023 Country List

  • New Zealand (2 months)
  • Fiji – 5 islands (1 month)
  • Australia (2 weeks)
  • Vanuatu (2 weeks)
  • Tahiti (1 month)

New Zealand

New Zealand is known for its amazing scenery. A campers paradise and hikers dream! It’s important to wear layers, layers layers! Rain happens often and it’s important to be prepared at any moment – head to toe!

Packing List

Bottoms
  • 1 waterproof pants
  • 1 water resistant fleece pants
  • 1 thermal pants
  • 2 leggings
Tops
  • 1 fleece shirt
  • 1 light sweater
  • 3 thermal long sleeves
  • 1 tank top
  • 1 t-shirt
  • 1 turtle neck
Socks
  • 5 hiking socks
  • 4 socks
  • 1 waterproof socks
  • 1 compression socks
Undergarments
  • 2 swimsuits
  • 2 bras
  • 10 underwear
Shoes
  • 1 hiking shoes
  • 1 sandals
Accessories
  • 2 Masks
  • 1 pair gloves
Camping Supplies
  • Tent
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Stove
  • Water Filter
  • Reusable Utensils
  • Stasher Bags
  • (Everything else our camper van company is providing)

Island Packing List

Bottoms
  • 1 denim shorts
  • 2 workout shorts
Tops
  • 2 tank tops
  • 2 dresses
  • Sun hat

Toiletries/Health

  • 1 towel
  • 1 hand towel
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Floss + flosser
  • Nightguard
  • Deet bug spray
  • Bug balm
  • Lotion
  • Sunscreen
  • Face Wash
  • Nail Clippers
  • Feminine Products
  • Shampoo Bar
  • Spare Earrings
  • Laundry Bag

Electronics

  • Iphone + charger
  • Tablet + charger
  • Kindle + charger
  • Portable charger + cord
  • Headphones wired + wireless
  • Adaptors
  • Portable speaker

Medications/First Aid

  • Bandaids
  • Neosporin
  • Alcohol wipes
  • Gloves
  • Dramamine 
  • Ibuprofen
  • Cold Medicine

Day Pack

  • Dry bag
  • Waterproof Phone Holders
  • Water Filter Bottles
  • Snorkels 
  • Cards/Games
  • Hula Hoop/Stick

Important

  • Passport
  • Passport Photos
  • Copies of ID’s, Cards
  • Mini Locks
  • Money Belt
  • Credit/Debit Cards
  • Cash

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