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