Packing for a year overseas

Whether your packing for a few months abroad or a year away, in one country or a RTW trip; it's hard to pack your whole life into a backpack and not feel like you're leaving so much behind. I did much research and looked at many blogs about how to pack, what to pack, and what backpacks people liked. I thought I would contribute to growing list of options on the web about packing. 

I bought the Osprey Farpoint 70L backpack. See my previous post for links to some products I bought for this trip.  I liked the fact that you could unzip the daypack and use it for a weekend trip or day trips.  Also, I really wanted a front loading, not top loading, bag.

 

 

When packing, I had to think practical and only take neutral things, and outfits that could be mixed and matched. Since I'm gone a year, and landed in Australia in spring, I had to bring clothes to suit all seasons.

2 swimsuits
3 pairs of socks-2 regular, 1 running/sweat wicking socks
2 scarves
1 jacket
1 long sleeve shirt, 1 cardigan

make-up and nail polish. I'm relatively low maintenance, however I love my nails being painted and will defiantly not have the money to maintain manicures, so I brought 10 of my favorite colors with me. Excessive?!? Maybe to some, but it was a necessity for me.

2 towels (one for showers, one for beach) both quick drying
1 work out outfit (sports bra, shirt and pants)
sleep clothes-1 shirt, 1 yoga pants, 2 shorts

3 shorts
2 long pants-1 jean, 1 legging
2 skirts-1 maxi, 1 mini
4 tank tops
3 shirts

2 weeks worth of underwear
1 hat
4 dresses-2 nice/fancier, 2 cotton/ everyday
miscellaneous- thank you cards, adaptors, converter, pen, flashlight, "D" clip, USB, locks
5 shoes- sandals, wedges, runners, Toms, and flip flops
First Aid-Band-Aids, antiseptic wipes, antibacterial cream, antihistamine cream, tweezers, can opener



 





 

This is what I brought and what seemed to work for me. Will it work for everyone? No. But I hope this list can help some people out there setting off for trips, figure out what they need and don't need. Since being here, I have used/worn almost everything in my bag, and have bought a few additions to the collection. Unfortunately I brought enough to not have too much left over room in my bag, however I have a carry on tote, so that I can buy some things while here.

 

 

 

All packed up and ready to head off on my adventure!

 

 

Bye for now <3