MY BACKPACKING CHECKLIST

Travelling lite (7 kg.) has always been a problem to me. Shifting from a trolley to a backpack has been a hard transition. Yes, I've successfully traveled twice with a backpack already but I still haven't perfected making sure my backpack was lite enough. 

THE ESSENTIALS
-Passport

-Tickets & hotel vouchers
-Itinerary
-Cash (+extra hidden cash, + debit/credit card in case of emergency)
-Common sense
-Good feet

CLOTHING
-1 sturdy, light, comfortable slippers/flipflops/sandals
-Extra footwear
-1 pair of socks (it's cold in the airplane)
-1 skirt
-1 pair of short pants
-1 nylon/light/comfortable/loose pants
-1 pair of jeans
-1 coat/jacket
-1 scarf (for fashion statement and/or to cover any body part like the head/hair or legs when needed, eg., entering Buddhist temples)
-1 swim wear
-5 pairs of underwear
-1 sarong (to be used as a towel and/or blanket)
-1 casual dress (there's always a time you'd want to dress lady-like/chicky/stylishly)
-1 loose shirt
-5 blouses

TOILETRIES
-shampoo & conditioner (sachets are preferable so you can just throw it away; bottles can spill)
-small soap
-toothpaste
-toothbrush
-disposable shaver/razor
-rubbing alcohol/ hand sanitizer

-wet tissues/wet wipes
-tissue

TRAVEL AIDS
-sunglasses
-camera
-extra battery for the camera
-battery charger
-journal & pen
-ipad/iphone/tab (any wifi device)
-sunblock
-maps

IT'S A GIRL THING
-lipstick
-press powder (with mirror)
-eyebrow liner
-at least 3 sanitary pads

ETC.
-insect repellent
-Imodium (anti-diarrheal meds)
-Biogesic/Tylenol (anti-pyretic & analgesic)
-Claritin (anti-histamine in case of allergic reactions)
-Hydrocortisone anti-itch cream
-plastic spoon & fork
-pocket flashlight
-vitamins

WHY SHOULD YOU BRING A WIFI CAPABLE DEVICE?
      1. For directions. Travelling now has been made easier because of Google Maps.
      2. Documents. Tickets, travel vouchers, etc. need not be printed.
      3. Communication. Of course, we still get in touch with our concerned family & friends.
      4. Books. Bible, Hymnal & other important books are all with you without adding weight.

WHY SHOULD YOU BRING A TRAVEL JOURNAL?
      I can't blog about the trip because I have bad memory. I can't remember the specific important details anymore. LOL! =)