Southeast Asia: The Necessities List
The region of Southeast Asia has many shared characteristics that resonate with all of us who have backpacked through the diverse landscapes of each and every country. To help out those seeking some tips from two people who've figured it out along the way, we've compiled a list of our travel essentials. These are things we have brought with us through each adventure through the region.
Keep in mind, deciding what to bring or wear on extended trips like ours will probably be one of your biggest challenges. So, we'd advise you to take the extra time planning it out. Also, the sooner you come to the realization that you're brining too much, the better…for everyone.
CLOTHING
RUNNING SHOES + SPORT SOCKS
WATERPROOF HIKERS
QUICK-DRY SPORT CLOTHING
RAIN JACKETS WITH POCKETS
FLIP-FLOPS FOR EVERYDAY
LITE-WEIGHT SHIRTS, DRESSES, SHORTS
SWIMSUITS + TUNICS
SHAWLS FOR TEMPLES
MEDICINE
DUKORAL MIX DRINK
HEPATITIS A SHOTS
TETANUS SHOTS
RABIES SHOTS
JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS SHOTS
TYPHOID SHOTS
EMERGENCY ANTIBIOTICS
MALARIA STAND-BY MEDICATION
OTC: IBUPROFEN, ACETAMINOPHEN, GRAVOL, IMODIUM, ALLEGRA
FIRST-AID: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, BANDAGES, ANTIBIOTIC CREAM
SPF SUBLOCK + CREAMS
DEET BUGSPRAY
GEAR
GREGORY BACKPACKS (OSPREY IS A GREAT BRAND TOO)
LIGHT PACKING CUBES
DRY BAGS
CLOTHESLINE (OR TWO)
MONEY BELT
HEADLAMPS
SLEEPING MASK + EARPLUGS
NECK PILLOW + WARM WRAP/SCARF FOR PLANE RIDES
PBA FREE WATER BOTTLE (COLLAPSABLE WORK GREAT)
LIGHT YOGA MAT + AIR CHAIR
