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The global pandemic made us all realize how much we love traveling, as well as being able to pack and go to a new destination. Once it became safe to travel, people didn’t think too much about their destination – they all just wanted to travel and feel free again. This is why backpacking, camping, and glamping became the most searched options and people could have a great with just a few essentials by their side. In addition to that, traveling light, with nothing but a backpack, became the main option even for the most avid travelers. If you want to explore the world only with your backpack as well, you need to know what to pay attention to before hitting the road.
A backpack
Well, this is obvious, but you need to look for the best backpack you can find because it needs to suit your personal style, but it should also be practical and work for the type of travel you’re about to endeavor. Avid backpackers say that there are a few things that your ultimate backpack should include – comfort, water resistance, adequate size, different compartments, and mesh panes for comfort – in order to really be able to travel without having to constantly check your items or struggle with back pain. Find a backpack that will suit you the most and adjust it for all of your travels so you don’t need different backpacks for different types of travel.
Adapters, chargers, and batteries
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Backpackers are used to traveling with small amounts of things and people who are always on the go and who love an eventful and exciting trip. This means that they always need to have their tech additions such as their laptop, Kindle, phone, and camera fully charged in order to enjoy, take photos, or look at maps. Pay attention to where you’re going and if you’re traveling to a country that has different outlets than you’re used to, you’ll need an adapter for your chargers.
A knife and a multitool set
During your backpacking experience, you’ll need to open bottles, make sandwiches, or maybe fix a part of your gear. All of these could be done with a help of a practical otf knife that can come in handy in lots of different situations. Instead of worrying too much about how you’ll survive having only a few essentials by your side, you can practice doing various things using a simple knife and in no time you’ll see that this is the only tool you’ll actually need. Just make sure to know how to handle it properly in order to stay safe during your travel.
Rain and water covers
When it comes to the reason why people opt for backpacking, many will say that feeling free and being able to travel without worrying too much about their luggage are the main reasons. This is why backpackers are always on the go, even when it’s raining. This is where a rain cover might come in handy, not only for the backpacker but for the backpack itself. These are usually small and they can be placed in a backpack, without taking up too much space. In addition to that, things like a waterproof phone pouch and bags for keeping your clothes dry are also good to have, regardless of your destination and the local climate conditions.
Quick-dry towel
Any traveler will tell you about the benefits of a quick-dry towel and why this is a great choice, even though it may sound like a strange choice at first. If you think about traveling, there are many reasons why you’ll need this type of towel too. Whether you’d like to take a quick shower before hitting the road, take a swim at the beach before continuing your trip, or take a rest and enjoy the scenery, these towels are always a great choice and they’ll come in handy in tons of different situations. In addition to that, this item is practical when it comes to its size because it can be folded so it won’t take up too much space in your backpack.
There are many more items you’ll need, but before you declare them all essential, stop and think about their importance. Do you actually need all of them and can you use something on multiple occasions which will leave you more space in your backpack?