ASIA PACKING LIST

CLOTHES & SHOES

Tops (3 daytime & 2 evening)

Shorts (pack 4 and/or skirts)

Trousers (1 pair for travel days)

Jumper (1 for travel days)

Swimwear (3)

Raincoat (1 lightweight waterproof jacket)

Underwear (only pack 7 as washing is very cheap)

Socks (only pack 5 as you will mostly find yourself in flip flops or sandals)

Pyjamas (pack 2 sets for hot weather)

Hat / Cap (1)

SHOES

Hiking Shoes (1 pair and make sure they are comfortable for travel days)

Flip Flops / Sandals (1)

TECHNOLOGY & ESSENTIALS

Phone & Charger (2)

Universal Travel Adapter (1)

Power Bank (make sure it is long life, if not bring 2)

Earphones (bring wired as well as bluetooth)

Padlock (2)

Microfibre Towel (1)

Insulated Reusable Water Bottle (tap water is not safe to drink)

Sunglasses

Speaker & Camera & GoPro & Cards (extra luxury)

TOILETRIES & ACCESSORIES

Shampoo & Conditioner

Body Wash & Face Wash

Toothbrush & Toothpaste

Deodorant

Razor & Shaving Cream

Suncream (expensive in Asia)

Mosquito Repellent (or by on arrival as it is cheap in Asia)

Paracetamols / Ibuprofen

Hand Sanitiser

Wet Wipes

Personal Medication (full supply for the trip)

Tissues (many bathrooms don’t provide any)

Tweezers & Nail Clippers

Travel Clothes Wash (just for emergencies)

Lip Balm

Hair Brush & Hair Bands

Makeup (only minimal)

Compact Mirror (extra luxury)

Perfume

DOCUMENTS

Passport (also printed & digital copies)

Travel Insurance Details

Bank Cards (bring 2 cards minimum)

Cash (bring before or once you arrive)

Local SIM or eSIM (recommend using an AIRLO eSIM)

Visa Documents (if required)

Download Offline Maps

Download Offline Translation App

Download Local Transport Apps (GRAB, GOJEK, GO12)

Luggage Tags & AirTag (in case luggage gets misplaced)

BAGS

Main Backpack (40L–70L)

Daypack (20L-30L)

Cross Body Bag (good for everyday use)

Packing Cubes (helps keep everything organised)

Laundry Bag

Dry Bag (boat trips)

Tote Bag (beach days & shopping)