I set off on a journey across 6 countries in 6 months, a journey that I never could have imagined would make me fall in love with life and the planet. It was my first time travelling solo and it was an incredible experience, thanks in part to the insight and knowledge from the community. So here’s a quick rundown of what I packed for the journey: I had a 5.11 Rush 24 bag, 4 t-shirts, 2 tank tops, 3 shorts (2 of which doubled as swim shorts), 3 pants (different types of yoga pants), 6 pairs of underwear, 2 pairs of socks, Bedrock sandals, Nike running shoes, a Wise Owl brand hammock, a Patagonia torrent shell 3L rain jacket, and a Matador Freerain 22 day pack. For tech, I had an iPhone XS, Anker 325, a headlamp, AirPods (which I lost in Guatemala), backup Apple cable earphones, 1 iPhone cable, and 1 Micro USB cable. I travelled with just my iPhone XS and no sim card, relying on wifi wherever I was. Google Maps and PolarStep worked just fine without a sim.
Before I left, a lot of people had questions about my packing list. I was able to keep it fairly light without sacrificing comfort, and I had everything I needed for six months of travel. I was able to keep the clothing lightweight and versatile, and I was able to mix and match my items to make a variety of different looks. My tech choices were simple and reliable, and my hammock and rain jacket were lightweight yet durable. I was amazed at how little I needed to bring and how much I was able to fit in my bag.
The journey was incredible, and I’m so glad I chose to travel solo. I learned a lot about the world, and I forged some lifelong friendships. I’m so grateful to the community for their help and support, and I’ll be forever indebted to them. I’m now looking forward to my next journey, and I’m confident that I’ll be able to travel even more efficiently and with even less than I brought this time around.