Packing List
We’ve been traveling full-time since June 2017. Along the way, I’ve learned a few things about what to pack and what not to pack. Since I learned so much from others before I started the journey, I wanted to pay it forward and share with you.
I’ve compiled a list of what we have on the road with us, either that we brought or have acquired along the way. Food items are carried with us and replaced as needed. My goal is to be frugal, ethical and look for items with lifetime guarantees anytime I can. Items in bold have lifetime guarantees and I highly recommend those companies.
We strive to travel as lightly as possible given the weather we will encounter, the length of time we are traveling, and considering the creature comforts that are meaningful and help us feel at home wherever we are in the world. Assembling this list really demonstrated just how much we have efficiently chosen our belongings and learned to pack them incredibly well in small spaces. There is always room for improvement though, so you can expect this list to change and evolve as we grow in our life as nomads.
Bags
- eBags Packing Cubes
- eBags TLS Mother Lode Weekender Convertible
- eBags Weekender Jr
- Brenthaven Collins Messenger Laptop Bags x 2
- Briggs and Riley Upright Duffle Rolling Suitcase
- Revelation 30″ Roller Suitcase
- Think Tank Camera and laptop bag
- Paris cross body purse/bag
- Ayurvedic Institute tote bag (folded in Paris bag)
- Essential oil travel bag (carries 30 bottles)
- Jewelry and makeup 2-in-1 travel bag
Technology
- Sony A 6000 camera
- Seagate backup plus drives
- Storage for portable drives x 2
- GH4 LUMIX camera
- Sony 55-210 lens
- Sony 16-50 lens
- Canon 70-200 lens
- Canon 50 mm fixed lens
- iPad Pro and Apple Pencil
- iPad mini
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 10XS
- Portable chargers
- Apple USB super drive
- Extra Sony and LUMIX camera batteries and charger
- Samsung Go Microphone
- POP filter
- Rode video Microphone
- ATR2100-USB Microphone
- Apple earbuds x 2
- Bose headphones
- Sony headphones
- Apple World Travel plug adapter kit
Art supplies
- Markers, sharpies
- Acrylic paints
- Paint Brushes
- Watercolor paints
- Paper
- Fluid Block Watercolor paper (4×6, 8×8, 4×8)
- Bullet Journal
- White pens
- Drawing pencils
- Portfolio
- Flat canvas pads
- Washi tape
- Tombow Dual Brush Markers
Toiletries & Health Essentials
- Dr. Bronners soap
- Toothpaste
- Essential oils: Frankincense, Passion, Clove, Thieves, Ylang Ylang, Cedarwood, Lemon, Lavender
- Essential oil portable diffuser (battery, USB and power operated)
- Philips Sonicare protective clean toothbrush and charger x 2
- Philips Sonicare toothbrush
- Tongue Scraper
- Tom’s of Maine Deodorant
- Neem Facewash (for teenage skin)
- Matches (do not take these on the plane in checked or cabin baggage)
- Nail & toe clippers
- Dollar Shave Club razors
- Feminine hygiene supplies
- Kajal eyeliner
- Bare Minerals mascara
- Bandaids
- Gauze
- Mini scissors
- Blood sugar monitor and test strips
- Henna for Mehndi art (mixed with lemon juice and lavender)
- 2 pair prescription glasses
- Contact lenses and contact lens solution
Clothing
- Darn Tough socks
- Costco travel pants
- Merrell women’s coat
- Costco boys polo shirts
- Costco boys khaki pants (blue, brown)
- Costco women’s fleece lined leggings
- Costco winter warm long sleeve shirt and pants set
- Costco Head digital fingertip gloves – men and women
- Doc Martens Boots
- UmberDove shirt, sweatshirt
- Running shoes
Food
- Stanley Adventure Vacuum Insulated Food Jar
- Stanley Adventure Food Jar with Spork and Cook Pot
- Organic Herbal Tea: Chamomile, Lemon Ginger Honey, Ginger Turmeric, Women’s Cycle
- Organic Oatmeal
- Organic Raisins
- Crackers
- RX Bars, Clif bars
- Supplements: Blood Builder Iron Supplement, NAC, Triphala, Vitamin D-3, Omega 3 fish oil, Magnesium, Slow Flow
- Organic Herbs and Spices: Cumin, Cardamom, Turmeric, Fenugreek Leaves, Bhumyamalaki, Guduchi, Dashamula, Manjistha, Kanchanar Guggulu Powder, Psyllium Husk, Turmeric, Cinnamon
- Herb Pharm Golden Echinacea
- L52
- Nasya Oil
- Bach’s Flower Remedies
- Homeopathic Remedy
- Basmati Rice
- Organic Mung Dal
- Himalayan Pink salt
- Trader Joe’s Organic Stevia Extract
Belongings
- LEGOs
- Books
- Teaching Textbooks Math Program
- Stones and gems
- UmberDove feather
- Frankincense and Sandalwood incense and incense holder
- Life Design cards
- Plant Ally cards
- Renee Cottier Art Guidance Cards
- Jewelry
- Postcards
- Stamps
- Envelopes
- Melt Method DVD and melt balls
- Earplugs