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Our Packing List For A Six Month Trip To Hong Kong, Vietnam, Bali, Thailand, Finland, England, France, And Spain

What to take on a 5-6 month trip where the goal is to be mobile yet comfortable? Here's what we decided to bring. I'm using a large North Face duffel and Go Ruck GR1 backpack and Nicole is using an Away suitcase, tote, and handbag. We will see how it works out!

Travis

  • 6 plain Hanes tshirts, 2 long sleeve collared shirts, 1 short sleeve collared shirt
  • 1 pair linen pants, 2 pairs cargo shorts
  • 1 pair Nike running shoes, 1 pair Havianas flip flops
  • 1 NY Yankees hat, 1 bucket hat, 1 beanie
  • Marmot rain jacket
  • 1 week supply of socks and underwear, toiletries
  • Casio GShock watch
  • Sunglasses
  • Notebook

Together 

  • Laptop computer, iPad, 2 Kindle readers, 2 cell phones, chargers
  • Aeropress coffee maker, travel coffee grinder, electric kettle
  • Rivals of Catan card game
  • Sleep noise maker
  • 2 universal power adapeters
  • Brookstone foldable travel backpack
  • Bluetooth speaker

Nicole

  • 2 pairs of yoga pants, 1 linen pant, 3 pairs of shorts, 3 dresses
  • 1 pair of flats, 2 pairs of flip flops, 1 pair of running shoes
  • Loads of t-shirts and tank tops, 1 linen top, 1 rain jacket, 1 sweater, 1 scarf
  • Makeup, beauty supplies, curling iron, toiletries
  • Camera, wireless headphones, sketchpad, photography book
  • Sunglasses and watch

The second to last picture taken in our NY apartment of 7 years (the last was a selfie :)).


Like this post? Want to read more about Travis and Nicole's travel adventures? Check out After Three Months On The Road In Asia And Europe ... How Nicole And I Imagined It Versus The Reality.

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