Essentials to carry while backpacking around Thailand

Here is a checklist of things to have while backpacking to the Northern mountain region of Thailand from six to 15 days.  

Documents:

• Passport. (10 Copies)
• Five passport size photographs. (4×6)
• Proof of night stay booking.
• Confirmed return ticket.

Travelling gear:

• A rucksack of minimum 50-60L capacity. (Mandatory)
• A daypack of minimum 10-20L capacity (laptop bag) to move around with ease. (Mandatory)
• Power bank minimum 10,000 Mah. (Must have)
• One litre water bottle. (Must have)
• Neck Pillow (Optional)

Clothing:

Remember Thailand is paradise for shoppers so anything extra you carry from home is going to be unwanted load to move around with.  

• Three-four  short sleeve cotton shirts or T-shirts.
• Two half & one long pant.
• Three sets of undergarments and socks.
• UV protected sun glares. (Must Have)
• Cap. (Optional)
• Towel. (Optional)
• A pair of good walking shoes. (Must Have)
• Slippers or flip-flops. (Must Have)
• Umbrella or Rain cost. (Only from June to October)

Personal:

• Toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo sachets.
• Hand sanitizer, detergent soap sachets.
• Towel.
• Sun screen 20-30 SPF.
• Deodorant. Avoid glass bottle perfumes)

Accessories:

• Power board to charge multiple gadgets. (Must Have)
• Garbage bags to carry soiled clothes while travelling. (Must Have)
• Universal Adaptor. (Must Have)

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