Since upgrading our backpacks and joining the ultralight world of backpacking and travel, we’ve also changed our packing list. We will be packing these items for this upcoming five month trip through Mongolia, Russia, Central Asia and Iran. We’ll be doing lots of trekking, camping and fishing.
If you’re wondering what to pack for a trip like this, check out our new packing list:
**Goat Note: We bought 95% of these items online with Amazon when we were living in China. Many of the items you see here can also be purchased with Amazon by clicking the link**
1 x Quechua tent, Quickhiker II (2.7kg)
1 x small ground tarp
2 x Kathmandu, down-filled, -5 degree sleeping bags (in compression bags)
2 x foam sleeping mats
2 x blow-up pillows
1 x lightweight, 7 piece fly fishing rod and reels
1 x camping cooking set (pot, pan, lid, bowl)
2 x tin cups
2 x metal folding spoons
1 x MSR Pocket-Rocket Stove (we will buy the gas canister in Mongolia)
2 x 1L plastic water bottles (and water purification tablets)
1 x Leatherman knife
6 x carabiner clips
6 x bags of Mountain House dehydrated dinner meals (these are lightweight and full of protein. You just add water and eat)
1 x compass
2 x MSR anti-microbial quick drying towels
1 x rope
1 x lighter
1 x combination padlock
4 x small combination locks
2 x headlamps
1 x heating coil
2 x tealight candles
1 x deck of cards
1 x 1:100,000 topographical map of Mongolia (we will buy it in Ulaanbaatar)
1 x small wallet
Dariece’s Clothing:
1 x cotton t-shirt
2 x lightweight, quick dry t-shirts
2 x tank-tops/undershirts
1 x long-sleeved, base layer thermal top
1 x NorthFace pullover fleece
1 x NorthFace lightweight, rainproof, waterproof jacket
1 x lightweight hiking pants
1 x cotton, lightweight travel pants
1 x stretchy, capri pants
1 x leggings
1 x base layer pants
1 x bathing suit
1 x bra
5 x underwear
5 x quick drying socks
1 x sarong
1 x scarf
1 x Soloman hiking shoes
1 x flip-flop sandals
Nick’s Clothing:
2 x quick drying T-shirts
1 x cotton t-shirt
1 x quick drying long-sleeved shirt
1 x base layer thermal top
1 x NorthFace pullover fleece
1 x rainproof, waterproof jacket
1 x lightweight hiking pants
1 x light khaki pants
1 x base layer thermal pants
1 x bathing suit shorts
4 x quick drying underwear
5 x quick drying socks
1 x Merrell hiking shoes
1 x Flip-flop sandals
Toiletries:
2 x toothbrushes
1 x small tube of toothpaste
1 x small bottle of shampoo
1 x small bottle of conditioner
2 x deodorants
1 x razor and blade
1 x soapbox and soap
1 x Diva Cup
moist towelettes (wet wipes) for those non-shower days!
Electronics:
2 x laptops
2 x 1TB external hard-drives
1 x Panasonic Lumix F100 camera
1 x Ipod
1 x basic Nokia cell phone
2 x Kindle e-book readers
1 x electric razor
1 x zip container of charging cords
1 x power adapter
For more detailed information on which electronics you should pack when travelling, check out our Guide to Must-Have Travel Electronics for the Modern Nomad.
(Note: When we are trekking, our guesthouse will hang on to our electronics and other items that we won’t need)
First-Aid Kit:
Headache, fever and pain pills (Advil)
Pills for nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach and diarrhea (Pepto-Bismol)
Strong, all-purpose antibiotics for if we’re really sick
Pills for motion sickness (Gravol)
Diarrhea stopper pills (Immodium)
Altitude Sickness pills
Birth control pills
Oral rehydration packets
Mosquito repellent
Sunscreen
Vaseline (for chaffing when trekking/dry lips)
Baby Powder (for stinky shoes, and chaffing)
Bandages (Band-Aid)
Tweezers
Safety pins
Duct tape
Emergency Blanket
There you have it, the perfect packing list for a camping, fishing and trekking backpacking trip! We’ve totally revamped our travel gear and are now all about lightweight gear and packing less. We hope this list can help you out!
Check Out The Video Below:
How We Got All Of This Into Small Backpacks!
For our other packing lists, check out:
What To Pack: Backpack Essentials
The Complete Travel Packing List for Men
The Complete Travel Packing List for Women
Have you been on a camping or trekking trip before? Did we miss any items?! Leave a comment below.
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