Essentials to buy under ₹200 before a backpacking trip

Backpacking is the most comfortable way of travelling and is very beneficial for someone who likes to travel freely. Not willing to be held down by arranging and handling of luggage all the time.

Along with what you already have, it’s important to do some last-minute online shopping for the essentials you would need. These would make your trip comfortable and easier.

Here’s a list of essentials to buy for your backpacking trip under ₹200.

1. Your Flag

It’s wonderful for you to visit new places and it’s equally great for a new place to have you. You meet a number of strangers on your trip. Carrying your flag with you will make it easier for them to start a conversation and get to know more about you and that way you can make new friends. Your flag makes you feel proud and happy about who you are.

2. Reusable tote bag

It’s really an essential! Generally, people use plastic bags to carry spare clothes, dirty shoes and washing clothes. But a reusable tote bag occupies very less space and in turn is so spacious, you can take it to picnics, for shopping at markets on your trip and also for groceries.

3. Microfibre towel

These towels are much better than the cotton towels that are available only in a tiny size. Microfibre towels are bigger, better absorbing, fast drying and a must-have for travelling anywhere.

4. Transportation comforters

Some comforters used regularly but often forgotten are travel pillows needed especially for a camping night. Earplugs if you need to sleep around many people, most of who are snorers and eye masks to make you comfortable.

5. Water bottle

Not as simple as it sounds, carrying a water bottle can be adding weight to your bag and becomes exhausting, but you need it Everywhere. Especially for people who trek or visit historical places that aren’t very popular, a water bottle is a must-have. Stay hydrated!

6. Headlamp

Instead of carrying a flashlight, you can always go for a headlamp. It’ll help you keep your hands free while navigating or simply walking in the dark.

7. Power bank

Unless you’re going for a phone detox with a safe group, there’s no way you’d want to stay away from your mobile while you’re travelling. And this will surely drain your battery, even on a one day trip. So don’t forget to carry a power bank for your mobile.

8. Swiss army knives

Major essentials that can be used for anything and everything. Don’t forget to put them in your bag!

9. Nail clippers

Again easier said than done, while packing this is the major thing we all forget. For a long trip, nail clippers are essential and moreover important if you’re a cleanliness freak. Important for trips on which you’d cover yourself in the mud!

10. Mini sewing kit while backpacking

Although it isn’t always needed but should be kept handy for cases when you happen to break the button of your favourite outfit you have been saving for the party night at the end of a trip. If it’s too much to handle, safety pins are the best go-to.

11. Small backpack

You surely don’t want to carry all your luggage everywhere, when it’s a long trip. So a small backpack will have all the things you need for just a day.