This was my rtw packing list for my trip to Poland, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan and then finally back to Ukraine. I’ve modified this list a ton since I’m doing more of the expat/live abroad type of thing instead of extended travel. If I do go out on another rtw trip, I will go off a similar rtw packing list.
A one-sized packing list does not fit all! If you are a traveling female, consult my Her Packing List website for tips.
 Pants: Jeans, cargo, quick-drying; Shirts: 2 t-shirts, 2 long-sleeve; 3 Tank-tops; 4 socks, 6 undies, 2 bras, 1 sports bra; 1 fleece vest; 1 belt; 1 PJ shorts; packing tube & packing cube*Replaced worn out cargo pants with new. Lost 1 long-sleeve shirt. Picked up 2 skirts, a few tank-tops and t-shirts, underwear, socks, a long-sleeve t-shirt, and sweater. Needed work clothes for Ukraine! |
 Shoes: Keen Targhee’s, Chaco’s, shower flip-flops (will ditch when weather is better and the chacos would dry after each shower); Coat shell; Rain jacket; Sleep sheet; Packable towel; Tiny umbrella; Wet wipes; Tissues; Multi-tool; Vitamins; Hand sanitizer; Guide books in disguise; Russian-English dictionary; Journal; Notebook; Daily planner; Deck of cards; Glasses; Retractable cable lock*Lost Keen Targhee’s and replaced with Converse AllStars. |
 Canon Rebel XT and Sigma 18-200mm lens; Crumpler 3 Million Dollar Home bag; Stuffable daypack; Dell D400 laptop and disk drive in their protective R.A.P.S.; Waterproof pouch with chargers/cables/etc.; Lens cleaner and cloth; Mini-flashlight; (Casio pocket camera – not pictured)*Picked up a webcam. |
 Toiletries/Personal: Bathroom bag – shampoo, conditioner, soap, razor, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, gum stimulator; Beauty bag – lotion, astringent, cotton pads, q-tips, deodorant, brush, pocket mirror, carmax, nail clippers, tweezers, hair ties, headbands, moon cup; Laundry bag – travel wash, laundry line, sink plug; Money belt; Tape; Duct tape; Bug spray; Few matches; Medical bag – cipro, diflucan, immodium, pepto, benadryl, sudafed, dramamine, birth control, culturelle |
Not pictured is my
Osprey Ariel 55 Backpack all packed up!
I would recommend the Osprey Ariel to any female looking for a quality, light backpack that can withstand wear and tear. It has an awesome hipbelt that can even be moulded to fit your specific shape.
man you are superwell prepared! what the hell is dramamine??
Ha, yeah the superwell prepared part is more important when traveling to places like Guatemala and Kyrgyzstan… In Europe its easy to get by without all the little bits. Dramamine is for motion sickness. I had a problem on the long mountain bus rides in Central America and told myself I wouldn’t leave home without it next time!
and what the hell is astringent, gun stimulator, carmax, moon cup, cipro, diflucan, immodium, benadryl, sudafed,culturelle? what the hell did you rob a pharmacy and weird stuff store?
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Some of it is girly stuff, but sooooo nice to have on hand when traveling!
It’s interesting to see what someone else with a similar slow traveling style is dragging along with them. Here’s our gear list:
http://www.haveinternetwilltravel.com/2009/09/27/the-longterm-travel-gear-list/
I think we’re pulling over 220L/60-70kg of bags. Sheesh! But there’s 2 of us and we’re pretty much doing the expat/live abroad lifestyle as well, so we don’t have to lug all of it somewhere new too often.
Ha, yeah the superwell prepared part is more important when traveling to places like Guatemala and Kyrgyzstan… In Europe its easy to get by without all the little bits. Dramamine is for motion sickness. I had a problem on the long mountain bus rides in Central America and told myself I wouldn't leave home without it next time!
this is exactly what i needed! wouldn’t know the approximate weight of all the above?
plug, travel wash, laundry line… you telling me you do your laundry in the sink? i never got into that. i still walk 3-4km and pay someone to do it for me.
Definitely wash in sink for a few rounds at least.