I ‘ve been going to different places ever since I was a month old. My parents love the beach and seeing places which I think influenced me.  So after a lot of trips I have been through I have learned the art of traveling light. Especially when commuting or in a jam-packed car situation.

Being away from home, of course we would always want the comfort of having everything you need. So I got a few tips for you.

• Always bring your camera with you. There’s no souvenir could ever compare to the memories captured. Priceless.
• Don’t be shy to ask for help. Or sometimes it’s not the shyness factor that makes us hesitate. Of course we have to value our safety. Well, if that’s the case, ask the guards, police or barangay officer.
• Be courteous to the people you meet on your trip.  If there comes a time that you might actually need their help, they would happily assist you. Or if buying pasalubongs, sometimes smiling does the trick to avail discounts. Beam and you will remember how enjoyable your trip would be.
• Keep your valuables where you can see them.
• Bring cash unless you are sure that those cards can help you survive the rural. Better yet if possible check if they are serviceable.
• Pack your bag at least 2 days before you travel. to have enough time to check if you forgot something. better yet create a list of what to bring.
• If camping, clean your camp area before you leave.

Backpacking Tips and What to Bring

• Separate Dry or After Bath  hygiene products from the ones which will likely get wet.



• Put your shampoo, conditioner liquid soap etc, in small containers.  Can be bought at leading Skin Care Stores or if you have containers from hotels, you can use them.  As much as possible, let’s minimize using sachets because it’s one of causes of clogged drainage.
• First Aid. Alright. I think this is the most taken for granted item.  Most of us doesn’t care if they have first aid and most of them are guys. Just pack a few cotton balls and Iodine solution, some paracetamol etc.,  This common ailments could be the most annoying show-stopper ever.
• A very small sewing kit. It’s not like you can buy clothes right away in case you got your clothes got damaged right?
• Your Bath bag should dry up fast. We don’t want to bring wet items.
• Bring a reusable bag with you. Help minimize the use of plastic bags by bringing your bag to hold your pasalubongs. This could also be used to separate your used clothes from the clean ones.



• I am very much thematic and I always love to accessorize! Bringing accessories would seem very impractical haha but we could always squeeze a little space for our necessity(haha is it not?). Try buying a small medicine organizers that can hold at least 3 pairs of earrings, necklace, etc.,
• The must haves.  Shades, a hat or umbrella,  a fan (during summer),  sun block, something to cover toilet seats like the one I love to buy at Watsons (Plush Toilet seat cover Php22.00 /5pcs),  Alcohol or Hand Sanitizer and a flashlight.
• Organize your things according to frequency of use. What I usually do is that I bring with me a handy bag that holds everything that I use a lot. Then I got another bag which holds my clothes, bath kit, First Aid, sewing kit, etc.,
• Separate food from clothes. (for obvious reasons).

Bring the stuffs that you need plus a little something extra (in a very small amout) would help you to have a worry-free trip. 

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