

Once these toiletries run out, just purchase some more while you’re on the road.

Toiletries:ġ x small tube of toothpaste (buy small tubes rather than carrying a big one)ġ x deodorant (available in all countries)ġ x bottle of sunscreen (available overseas but it can be expensive) Nick currently wears Keens and recommends that brand. If you prefer a sturdy sandal, pack yours.ġ x Pair of hiking/walking shoes. Depending on what you’re more comfortable in, bring a pair of basic flip-flops and if (when) they break you can just purchase a new pair abroad. An Indian outfit, long loose shirt and pants. For cold climates and trekking.ĥ x Pairs of thin, quick drying socks. You’ll want quick-drying and moisture wicking underwear.ġ x Pair of warm socks. With only 7 pairs of underwear, you’re going to need to do laundry more regularly. Pack a couple of pairs of nice shorts.ħ x Pairs of fast drying underwear. You probably don’t want to wear board shorts around a city. Be prepared for pools or waterfalls!Ģ x Regular shorts. Whether you’re heading to the beaches or not, you’ll want to pack a bathing suit. These pants don’t wrinkle!Ģ x Board shorts (bathing suit). Nick loves his BluffWorks pants and says they’re definitely travel essentials for men. Depending on the type you get, they can be comfortable for long travel days and can also be worn for a night out. Nick wears hiking pants by Columbia.ġ x Dress pants. Make sure the pants are lightweight, quick drying and have side pockets. Get comfortable ones that you can wear on travel days, or when you’re out trekking. Base layer pants take up hardly any space, so you may as well pack them.ġ x Hiking pants. Even if you don’t plan to be in a cold destination, you never know where you’ll end up. A typical travel outfit for Nick: fast drying t-shirt and loose, comfortable pants. Nick wears and recommends shirts by Prana. These are ideal when travelling in conservative places, dressing up for a night out, or when you need to look a bit more respectable. If you’ll be in cooler climates, opt for a long-sleeved top, and if you’ll be in warmer places, go for a short sleeve shirt. These are definite travel essentials for men.ġ x Cotton, collared, button up shirt. Quick drying shirts is the way to go, especially in humid climates where clothes might not dry all that fast.

Choose darker colours as they won’t stain as easily!ģ x Quick drying, anti-microbial t-shirts. Nick wears a Northface jacket.Ģ x Cotton t-shirts. If you wear a t-shirt, thermal base layer and a fleece, then top it off with this jacket, you’ll be nice and warm. Look for a warm (but thin) fleece to wear on top of your base layer in cold climates.ġ x Lightweight, waterproof, windproof jacket (preferably with a hood). Or, if you’re planning to go into temperatures below zero, you can wear the thermal top as a base layer, and add a fleece or jacket on top.ġ x Tight-fitting fleece. In cooler climates, it can be worn alone. Topsġ x Thermal, base layer, long sleeve shirt. Here’s our list of the travel essentials for men, who are backpacking around the world in various climates. They keep your clothing compressed (taking up less room in your bag) and they help to keep everything organized. However, before you even attempt to start making a travel packing list, you’ll need to choose a backpack and then purchase the ultimate travel essential for men: packing cubes. In this post I’ll share the travel packing list for the items in Nick’s backpack. We’ve written about what the ultimate packing list for full-time travellers, we’ve given a breakdown of what’s in my backpack (and should be in every woman’s bag), so now it’s time to put together a list of travel essentials for men.
