What equipment should you bring for a long distance travel ?

- 26 October 2018 - Travel Diary

When you decide to go on a trip, the question “what equipment to bring ? ” worries many people! We always want our bag to be as light as possible while ensuring we won’t miss anything….. And when we know we may face a wide range of temperatures, minimalism can be difficult !

We have set ourselves a limit of 10 kilos each, including electronic equipment. After several evolutions, Edouard’s bag is 12kg and mine is 11kg.

Our equipment:

Backpack

2 large backpacks *
1 small backpack *
1 tote bag *
2 rain covers *

Sleeping

1 tent *
2 sleeping bags
2 floor mattresses *
1 headlight *

Cooking

1 knife *
1 cooking kit *
2 gourds *

Clothing (per person)

1 waterproof jacket *
1 waterproof poncho *
1 pair of hiking shoes
1 pair of boat shoes
1 pair of flip-flops
3 t-shirts *
1 long-sleeved t-shirt *
1 sweatshirt
1 pair of trousers *
1 legging *
1 dress *
1 shorts *
1 swimsuit *
3 bras *
5 underwear *
4 pairs of socks *

Toilet

1 solid soap
1 solid shampoo
1 alum stone
2 toothbrushes
1 toothpaste
2 razors *
1 nail cutter *
1 tweezers *
2 oriculi *
1 comb *
2 microfiber towels *
1 mooncup *
10 hair elastics
1 roll of toilet paper

Pharmacy

Anti-diarrheal
Intestinal antibacterial
Antispasmodic
General antibiotics
Paracetamol
Bandage *
Adhesive tape *
Compresses *
Steri-strip *
Disinfectant *
Healing *
Water purifying tablets *
Mosquito repellent for skin and clothing

Electronics

1 computer + cover + charger *
1 reader + cover + charger *
2 phones + chargers *
1 GBPro + charger *
1 camera + cover + charger + 3 batteries + 3 memory cards *
1 microphone
1 external hard disk *
1 solar charger *
2 pairs of headphones *
1 universal adapter

Others

2 pairs of sunglasses
2 hats *
Some zip bag freezer
2 notebooks
2 pens
1 marker *
2 lighters
1 clothesline *
1 yukulele *
1 dictionary French/Spanish
1 deck of cards *