Check out my Amazon page for gear that I personally use and products similar to those I pack on my travels (many of which are listed below).

Backpacking is the way to go especially when travelling Southeast Asia. To make it a quick and easier way of getting in and out of airports, backpacking without checking in any bags is the most ideal. For my 25 day adventure this is what I packed.

Mind you, I am a photographer and my priorities for travelling always have the photography aspect ahead of everything else which meant sacrificing clothing and other material goods for all my computer and camera gear. All in all, I did a good job if I say so myself for packing and still have space to to return home with tons of goodies.

I have also included some comments beside items that I brought which in the end, were not needed or they were a MUST.

This is a good list to read through if you are also curious to see what gear I use to shoot during my travels.

THIS IS WHAT I PACKED:

Wearing on plane

1 pair of tights

1 t-shirt (you need at least one top that is “modest” to wear at temples to cover up.

1 hoodie

1 pair of sneakers

1 bra

1 pair of underwear

1 pair of socks

In Camera rucksack backpack (personal bag):

1 set of headphones

1-2 pens/pencil

Travel documents

Passport – extra passport photos – money (CAD/USD)

Memory cards (6-8 – 64GB SD cards)

USB Cables – USB 3.0 / USB 2.0 / Micro / Card reader

4 nikon DSLR batteries

3 GoPro batteries

Nikon D610

28mm 1.8

50mm 1.8

Outex waterproof system

TLR – Walzflex

6 rolls of 120mm film

Bag rain cover

Chargers – USB / Nikon / GoPro / Macbook

Macbook Air

Selfie stick

My travel buddy – Astrolapin

Glasses case/contact case

2TB external (WD Passport)

umbrella –  Didn’t really need except for Hanoi & Koh Samui when it rained (but I didn’t even use it)

In Duffel bag – 42L North Face Basecamp Duffel (my carry-on bag):

Power bar & Plug convertor – Amazing to bring a power bar to charge everything at once

Combination lock – For hostel locker use

Drugs/Pills – malaria / diarrhea / cough / electrolyte

Baby powder – helps with being less sticky in humid areas and great for shoes after the jungle to remove odors

Tiger balm / topical antibiotic – Best thing to bring! Best for bug bites

Shampoo / body wash / contact solution /contact lenses – sterilizing solution like Clear Care solution doesn’t exist in SEA – bring more!

Feminine hygiene products – tampons / pads – Depending on where you are, it might be hard to find tampons

Razor – It might also be hard to find razors in some areas

Roll of toilet paper – LIFESAVER in Cambodia & Lao!

Powerbars (emergency food)

Mosquito bracelet / DEET – DEET IS A NECESSITY!

Water shoes – DIDN’T NEED

Flip flops – Everyone wears flip flops / crocs or croc like material footwear

Flats – DIDN’T NEED

3 pairs of socks

7 pairs of underwear

2 sports bra

3 bikini tops – 2/3 reversible – DIDN’T NEED ALL 3 – BUT threw out 1 pair

3 bikini bottoms – Threw out 1 pair

2 pairs of jean shorts

1 pair of volleyball shorts

2 pairs of shorts

1 PJ shirt

6 tops – 5 tanks / 1 dressy

1 long sleeve – only needed longsleeve for jungle

Foldable towel

Foldable blanket – didn’t use but should’ve used in jungle

Foldable backpack – GREAT FOR DAY USE!

Drybag – great for island hopping and jungle

GoPro accessories