Essentials
These are the things that I take no matter where, when, why or for how long I am going.
Backpacks
Depending on how long I am going for will depend which pack I take
Depending on how long I am going for will depend which pack I take
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Osprey Sojourn 28” / 80L Backpack
For longer trips I use the Sojourn as it gives me the best of both worlds by letting me wheel it with incorporated chassis and carry it via the built in removable harness. Lets face it most of the time we will be wheeling the pack around and with the "Highroad" high clearance wheels this little baby can go more places than your average wheeled luggage. The other times when you needs to carry it there is a adjustable harness which also zips away when not in use or can be removed completely. There a number of compartments in the pack where you can store things so you are not digging through the whole thing looking for stuff. It also has strips for holding down the contents so it is less likely to move while on the go. In Australia the RRP is $349.95. |
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Osprey Farpoint 70 Backpack
On shorter trips I take the Farpoint which is a 70 liter pack but in reality the main pack has 55 liters and the daypack which attaches to the front has a 15 liter capacity. The main pack is just small enough to be used as carry on which is great when you don;t want to wait for your luggage when you arrive. In Australia the RRP is $249.95 |
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I have been using the Lonely Planet guide books since my first trip to Bali in 1989 and at times I could not have survived without them they give you all the info that you need. I also found that the Lonely Planet Thorn Tree Forum is a great place to get information of other travelers who are on the ground and have up to date information. Above a couple links to discount Lonely Plant books.
International Power Adapter
that can be used in any country and allows devices from any country to be plugged into it. Include in carry on luggage |
Powerboard with USB ports so that I can charge or power multiple devices at once; a longer cord is also helpful because sometimes power outlets are in strange places.
I often include this in my carry on.... why? How many times have you needed to charge a device at the airport or in transit and the one power outlet is being used by somebody else. |
Surface Pro although I am currently looking getting a Mac Book Pro. I also make sure that I have an external hard drive and back up photo's and video's on a regular basis
Bose QC20 Noise Cancelling Headphones. Especially on planes these cut out all that plane noise in my opinion well worth the money. I did previously have the QC15's but they were the over ear ones and too big for extended travel and I get more use from the QC20's.
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Bose Soundlink Love to listen to music with friends and we have had some great nights where we had music videos playing on the Surface Pro and tunes blasting out of the Bose. I always make sure this is packed, although I am thinking getting the smaller version
GoPro Hero 3+ and Leonie has the GoPro Hero 3 we want to use these to document our experiences so that they can be included on our website, Facebook page and YouTube channel. With this comes a lot of housings, mounts and other accessories.
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Sony DCR-SR80 again for recording for the website, Facebook and YouTube channel. It's a bit old & bulky compared to what's on the market now so I might be upgrading this
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Panasonic Lumix FT25 which is waterproof. I did have the older & smaller version which was not waterproof but it got destroyed 2014 while trekking in a storm in Sumartra Indonesia.
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Digital travel scales. Nothing worse than getting to the airport and finding out you need to repack a bag because it is over weight, actually there are worse things just not while you have your bags open at the check in counter and everybody is waiting for you.
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External Power Pack to charge phones, MP3 Players, Tablets & headphones. This is especially handy on long haul flights
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Outdoor Research Revel Jacket
Lightweight waterproof jacket with foldaway hood for when the weather turns nasty Seems are taped Breathable Zips on each side that allow ventilation |
Thermals
When traveling for an extended period a set of thermals are a light weight solution that allows you to stay warm when the temperature drops. |