Uploaded December 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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As a solo backpacker traveling the world continuously for almost 5-years, I've learned MANY travel hacks and today is all about how to become an ultralight backpacker. Even though I've backpacked Europe this will be my first time to Spain and Northern Africa so I've packed items according to the seasonal temperatures. All material is © rtwexperiences.com and #TroyTravels.

PACKING LIST:
Swiss SmartScan 1900 Backpack
2 Pairs of Cargo Zip Off Pants
3 100% Polyester Long Sleeve Shirts
2 100% Polyester T-Shirts
SmartwoolⓇ Long Sleeve
Nike ProⓇ Combat Hyperwarm Shield Compression Tight
Nike ProⓇ Combat Hyperwarm Compression Max Mock
4 Pairs of Nylon and Polyester Blend Boxers
MarmotⓇ DriClime Windshirt
Rain Jacket
Flip Flops
Gore-TexⓇ Low Hiking Shoes
BerkeyⓇ Sport Water Purification Bottle
Fingernail Clippers
Snap Lid Plastic Cup (doubles as sunglass case)
Polarized Sunglasses (cheap less than $12)
Handkerchief
Extra cables and chargers
XL Instacloth Travel Towel
Mesh Laundry Bag
Sleep Headband with Built-In Speakers (for dorm snoring monsters)
Selfie Stick
Nylon Wrist Wallet with Zipper
Solar Powered Calculator
Sharpie, Pen, and Batteries
Headlamp
Board Shorts with side Zipper (purchased cheap in Cambodia)
Moister-Wicking Mummy Sleep Liner
Plastic Drawstring Bag (replace REI Crumple Sack stolen by AirAsia)
Plain Black FlexfitⓇ Hat
Cotton Beanie
Travel Adaptor and Converter
North FaceⓇ Fleece
Ibuprofen
Diazepam
Ciproflaxin
Amoxicillin
Simple First Aid Kit (Waterproof Bandages & Antibiotic Ointment)
AppleⓇ iPad Mini
Money Belt with RFID Blocking
Cable Lock
Combination Lock
2 Small Locks
Travel Pillow
Earbuds
RFID Blocking Wallet