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Shopping List

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🇺🇸 Click here for the U.S.

Save on shipping these items with an Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial.

Everything below is a clickable link to the items we had or would recommend!

Luggage & Bags

You don't need all of these. Choose which work for you

(You don't need all of these)

🧳 Large Bag (Checked)

Affordable options for backpack that can be thrown around on planes, boats, buses, etc. This will hold your life whilst your travel.

60 litres

65 litres

🧳 Large Bag (Checked)

Affordable options for backpack that can be thrown around on planes, boats, buses, etc. This will hold your life whilst your travel.

60 litres

65 litres

🧳 Large Bag (Checked)

These options are more sturdy and the first one is a carry and pull. Great if you're happy to spend a bit more.

Backpack & Wheels

Backpack Only

This first one also comes with a small backpack.

🧳 Large Bag (Checked)

These options are more sturdy and the first one is a carry and pull. Great if you're happy to spend a bit more.

Backpack & Wheels

Backpack Only

This first one also comes with a small backpack.

🧳 Medium Bag (Cabin Size) with Wheels

If you don't want to check a bag, this option still has lots of space.

55x40x20cm should cover you for all airlines.

🧳 Medium Bag (Cabin Size) with Wheels

If you don't want to check a bag, this option still has lots of space.

55x40x20cm should cover you for all airlines.

👜 Medium Bag (Cabin Size) without Wheels

People often travel with similar backpacks. Differentiate yours with some string or stickers.

55x40x20cm fits in overhead bins.

👜 Medium Bag (Cabin Size) without Wheels

People often travel with similar backpacks. Differentiate yours with some string or stickers.

55x40x20cm fits in overhead bins.

🎒 Backpack (Flight Underseat)

As well as extra hand luggage space, you can use this to travel light for multi-day excursions like Ha Giang loop.

40x20x25cm fits under the seat for basically all airlines.

🎒 Backpack (Flight Underseat)

As well as extra hand luggage space, you can use this to travel light for multi-day excursions like Ha Giang loop.

40x20x25cm fits under the seat for basically all airlines.

🎒 Backpack (Day bag)

For going to the beach, on a day out or just carrying your day-to-day belongings.

Helpful instead of using your carry-on backpack.

🎒 Backpack (Day bag)

For going to the beach, on a day out or just carrying your day-to-day belongings.

Helpful instead of using your carry-on backpack.

🧺 Laundry Bag

Don't let your used clothes stink up the rest of your stuff!

Tip: Get one that can be washed.

🧺 Laundry Bag

Don't let your used clothes stink up the rest of your stuff!

Tip: Get one that can be washed.

👝 Toiletry Bag

Handy for hostels, especially if you can hang it on a door/hook.

👝 Toiletry Bag

Handy for hostels, especially if you can hang it on a door/hook.

📦 Packing Cubes

Makes your life so much easier with backpack organisation.

📦 Packing Cubes

Makes your life so much easier with backpack organisation.

👛 Fannypack

For carrying pocket sized items around for extra convenience & safety.

We bought some in Vietnam rather than in advance.

👛 Fannypack

For carrying pocket sized items around for extra convenience & safety.

We bought some in Vietnam rather than in advance.

🌊 Dry Bag

Great for boat trips and the ocean.

You can buy these in most countries for a good price.

🌊 Dry Bag

Great for boat trips and the ocean.

You can buy these in most countries for a good price.

👓 Sunglasses Bag

Protect your sunglasses if you don't already have a bag/cover.

👓 Sunglasses Bag

Protect your sunglasses if you don't already have a bag/cover.

Waterproof Bag Cover

If your bag isn't waterproof, you'll probably want one of these.

Waterproof Bag Cover

If your bag isn't waterproof, you'll probably want one of these.

Other Items

🧥 Waterproof Jacket

Water Resistant is not as good, and in Asia, when it rains - it rains!

🧔🏻‍♂️

Mens

👩🏼

Womens

🧥 Waterproof Jacket

Water Resistant is not as good, and in Asia, when it rains - it rains!

🧔🏻‍♂️

Mens

👩🏼

Womens

🔋 Portable Charger

Compatible with iPhone & Android. If travelling with a buddy, grab the second option.

1️⃣

One

2️⃣

Two

🔋 Portable Charger

Compatible with iPhone & Android. If travelling with a buddy, grab the second option.

1️⃣

One

2️⃣

Two

🔌 Outlet Converter

It's a lot easier to have a Universal one, rather than carrying a converter for each country.

🔌 Outlet Converter

It's a lot easier to have a Universal one, rather than carrying a converter for each country.

Reusable Water Bottle

Keep your water chilled and save the planet.

💦

Without Filter

🫧

With Filter

Reusable Water Bottle

Keep your water chilled and save the planet.

💦

Without Filter

🫧

With Filter

🧴 Refillable Travel Bottles

Handy for carrying around small amounts of toileteries.

🧴 Refillable Travel Bottles

Handy for carrying around small amounts of toileteries.

🚿 Microfibre Towel

Microfibre is much better for packing and drying

🚿 Microfibre Towel

Microfibre is much better for packing and drying

👓 Eye Mask

Some hostels don't have curtains and also it's helpful for overnight flights.

👓 Eye Mask

Some hostels don't have curtains and also it's helpful for overnight flights.

🦟 Mosquito Repellent

Everyone has brand/type preferences. This one worked best for us.

There are usually lots of options in Asia though.

🦟 Mosquito Repellent

Everyone has brand/type preferences. This one worked best for us.

There are usually lots of options in Asia though.

🔒 Padlock

For locking your suitcase and using the small locking units in hostels

🗝️

Thick

🔑

Narrow

🔒 Padlock

For locking your suitcase and using the small locking units in hostels

🗝️

Thick

🔑

Narrow

Wireless Headphones

Also take some wired headphones for your device.

🩺

In Ear

🎧

Over Ear

Wireless Headphones

Also take some wired headphones for your device.

🩺

In Ear

🎧

Over Ear

📹 GoPro Alternative

Get the most out of your underwater photography.

📸

Camera

🌊

Floaty Handle

📹 GoPro Alternative

Get the most out of your underwater photography.

📸

Camera

🌊

Floaty Handle

💧 Waterproof Phone Case

If not opting for an underwater camera...But get one that has some buoyancy!

You can usually buy cheap versions of these near the beach.

💧 Waterproof Phone Case

If not opting for an underwater camera...But get one that has some buoyancy!

You can usually buy cheap versions of these near the beach.

👟 Water Shoes

Not required but if you do lots of water activities, these may be useful.

If you genuinely need them for an excursion, they will usually be provided.

👟 Water Shoes

Not required but if you do lots of water activities, these may be useful.

If you genuinely need them for an excursion, they will usually be provided.

Snorkel Goggles

Worth having a pair that are comfortable if you snorkel often.

🥽

Goggles Only

🤿

Full Mask

Snorkel Goggles

Worth having a pair that are comfortable if you snorkel often.

🥽

Goggles Only

🤿

Full Mask

📖 Kindle

Physical books take up room that you can't spare. If you like to read, this is a great choice.

📖 Kindle

Physical books take up room that you can't spare. If you like to read, this is a great choice.

🏷️ Airtag Alternative

Cheaper alternative to airtag for tracking luggage or any other items.

🏷️ Airtag Alternative

Cheaper alternative to airtag for tracking luggage or any other items.

🪒 Electric Razor

If you don't like the old fashioned way.

🪒 Electric Razor

If you don't like the old fashioned way.

💨 Atomiser

So you don't have to bring an entire bottle of perfume/aftershave.

💨 Atomiser

So you don't have to bring an entire bottle of perfume/aftershave.

🪭 Mini Fan

Helpful for when its a little too hot.

If you can wait, you can buy these on the street everywhere.

🪭 Mini Fan

Helpful for when its a little too hot.

If you can wait, you can buy these on the street everywhere.

🧴 Anti-Chafe

You will be sweating a lot in the humidity. We found Lanacane works magic!

🧴 Anti-Chafe

You will be sweating a lot in the humidity. We found Lanacane works magic!

📦 Remaining Items to Pack

As well as the above, these are typical things you should pack.

Comfortable athleisure for daywear.
Light (linen) long trousers for sacred places.
Plenty of underwear (at least a week worth).
Socks (at least a week worth).
Evening wear, largely casual.
Usual toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, face wash, deodorant, etc).
At least one sweater.
Cover ups for women - Asia is more strict for women's clothing.
Casual sneakers.
Athletic sneakers.
Flip flops/sandals.
Device chargers/cables.
Sunscreen (it's usually double the price out there)
If any, your usual medication.
Passport, of course.
Other IDs.

🎨 Miscellaneous

Just a few extra things we would recommend taking.

Rehydration/Electrolytes

A Good Face SPF
Plenty of Bandaids
Hand Sanitiser
Dry Shampoo
Hair Brush
Card Games & Other Entertainment
Surf t-shirt, if you plan to surf a lot