![]() I brought two pairs of Palazzo pants - one in black, and the other in brown. I honestly think a lot of my packing success comes down to specific items I packed, so I’ll be sure to link some of the exact pieces of clothing I brought. In the next packing cube, I had all of my bottoms and dresses. One thing I definitely should’ve brought was a one-piece for those days that you spend jumping off waterfalls or surfing, but I made do with what I had and it was never that big of an issue. I wore every bikini so many times, and on the islands I would pair a bikini top with a mini skirt for a night out of dancing by the ocean! I brought a white bikini, a black bikini, and 4 patterned bikinis - one was high waisted for the days I was feeling a little more bloated. ![]() This might seem excessive for some - but knowing that I was going to spend over half of my time at a beach, in a pool, or swimming in a blue lagoon, I figured I might as well bring some variety. In the first packing cube, I had 6 bikinis. Backpacking Southeast Asia Packing List: 3 months of travel The only time I had to check in at the counter was when I was heading to Vietnam and needed to get my visa verified, but they simply asked if I had any bags to check and I just said no! No extra baggage fees the entire time I was in Southeast Asia - and that is a WIN for the budget, let me tell you. So I wouldn’t worry too much about how much your bag weighs. Side note: When you have a backpack small enough to carry on, you get to check in to flights on your phone, skip the check-in counter, and - drumroll please - skip having your bag weighed. osprey porter 46 - the best backpack for se asia.Even I got rid of things along the way, so I would say 46 liters is definitely the sweet spot when it comes to backpack size. And everyone was very impressed with my and my little baby backpack which kind of blew up my ego and made me feel way superior to everyone lugging around backpacks as big as their body. But I found one configuration that fit all of my packing cubes, which actually made packing up every 3-4 days a breeze. I KNOW 46 liters seems like no room at all, and trust me, when I started packing, I did have a little bit of a panic moment. I saw so many girls toppling over trying to get their 80 liter backpack onto their back, so many people who were leaving clothes in hostels just to lighten their load, so many people waiting in check-in lines at the airport, waiting at the baggage claim, and paying lots of money for their baggage on budget airlines. I chose to get the Osprey Porter 46 liter and it is truly the perfect backpack! It served its purpose then, and it served it’s purpose on my latest trip through Southeast Asia. When I did my initial backpacking trip through Europe, I did loads of research to find the best backpack for my needs, and I have never regretted my decision. I’m such a nerd when it comes to anything involving travel and planning. I love all the little pockets and features and the colors they come in - If I saw a sick backpack in a hostel dorm room I would make a note of the name and brand in my notes app LOL. ![]() ^^ The only two pictures of me and my beloved backpack that I have - solo traveler problems LOL I packed what I felt like I would need (as a very extra person who loves fashion but also only had a 46 liter backpack to work with) and I am happy to report: As much as I hate to admit it, I love having cute outfits that take my travel pictures up a notch, I love feeling sort of cute in the midst of being a crusty dusty backpacker with salty hair, and I know that if I were to bring more practical clothes like most packing lists suggest, I just wouldn’t feel like myself! If you know anything about me, I am NOT that type of traveler. So many of them mentioned things like zip-off pants, quick drying athletic shirts, and hiking boots. ![]() When I made the decision to spend three months backpacking southeast Asia, I obsessively read packing lists. *** Disclaimer - This post contains affiliate links, and while booking through my links adds no extra cost to you, I do receive a percentage which helps fund my travels! I’ll love you forever, so it’s a win-win situation:) ***
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