Must-Haves:
Passport and ID
Bank/credit card (or lots of cash), RFID protected wallet
Three or four pairs of multi-function, quick-drying clothes
Thermal underwear, long-sleeve shirt, compressible jacket or raincoat
Hiking or trail-running shoes, barefoot or minimalist sandals
13-14in laptop, cell phone, headphones, chargers, solar powered portable charger
Medium-sized backpack, laptop bag or hydration-pack (recommended 18-25L)
Hanging toiletry bag, protective/waterproof phone case, dry-sack for electronics
Portable wash-bag and/or sink stopper, paracord for washing/drying clothes
Padlock for hotel/hostel lockers
Towel
Optional Add-ons / Upgrades:
Portable/waterproof music/audiobook player
E-Reader, Kindle/Fire or iPad
GoPro camera/recorder
Heated feet and hand warmers
Smart watch
Pros
Highest level of comfort, convenience and flexibility
Extremely flexible travel destinations, weather be damned
Cons
High up-front cost, higher risk of stolen gear, high cost to replace everything
Ideally need to wash one set of clothes daily at a minimum
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