What We Packed

Written By Kia Schulkins

When we left home for a year of travel, we researched… and then panic packed. Realistically, we should have followed the below and considered what four people could comfortably carry while moving between countries and seasons.

Everything should have met the following criteria:

• Lightweight
• Multi-purpose
• Worth the space in our bags

This list shows what we started the trip with. Some items will change as we travel, and we’ll create an updated list as we learn what works and what doesn’t.

Bags & Travel Gear

Levi

  • 85L hybrid travel backpack

  • Large daypack

  • Packing cubes

Kia

  • 85L hybrid travel backpack

  • Large daypack

  • Packing cubes

Kids

  • 65L hybrid travel backpacks

  • Small daypacks

Clothing

Levi

  • 3 x lightweight jumper

  • 1 x lightweight jacket

  • 1 x ski jacket

  • 1 x ski pants

  • beanie & gloves

  • 1 thermal set

  • 6 x T-shirts

  • 5 x shorts

  • 1 x long sleeve shirt

  • 3 x pants

  • 1 x running shorts

  • 2 x swim shorts

  • 7 x underwear

  • 6 x socks

  • sandals

  • running shoes

  • water shoes

  • boots

  • ugg boots

  • sleeping pillow

  • neck pillow

Kia

  • 2 x lightweight jumper

  • 1 x lightweight jacket

  • 1 x ski jacket

  • 1 x ski pants

  • beanie & gloves

  • 1 thermal set

  • 4 x tops

  • 2 x shorts

  • 3 x pants

  • 1 x dress

  • swimwear

  • 7 x underwear

  • 5 x socks

  • sandals

  • walking shoes

  • boots

  • running shoes

  • sleeping pillow

  • neck pillow

Maddie

  • 1 x lightweight jumper

  • 1 x lightweight jacket

  • 1 x ski jacket

  • 1 x ski pants

  • beanie & gloves

  • 1 thermal set

  • 6 x shirts

  • 3 x shorts

  • 2 x pants

  • swimwear

  • 7 x underwear

  • 7 x socks

  • crocs

  • running shoes

  • water shoes

  • boots

  • small bag of toys

  • neck pillow

Emmett

  • 1 x lightweight jumper

  • 1 x lightweight jacket

  • 1 x ski jacket

  • 1 x ski pants

  • beanie & gloves

  • 1 thermal set

  • 6 x shirts

  • 3 x shorts

  • 2 x pants

  • swimwear

  • 7 x underwear

  • 7 x socks

  • crocs

  • running shoes

  • water shoes

  • small bag of toys

  • neck pillow

Schooling Gear (Worldschooling)

  • iPads for each child

  • Apple Pencil

  • small keyboard

  • headphones

  • maths books

  • reading books

  • notebooks

  • pencil case

  • coloured pencils

  • sharpener

  • ruler

Electronics

  • 2 x iPhones

  • 2 x laptops

  • 1 x portable monitor

  • charging cables

  • international power adapters

  • power board

  • headphones

  • drone

  • gopro + mounts

  • microphones

  • gimble

Health & Toiletries

  • bodywash

  • shampoo & conditioner

  • toothbrushes

  • toothpaste

  • deodorant

  • basic makeup

  • sunscreen

  • insect repellent

  • nail clippers

  • small medical kit

    • band-aids

    • pain relief

    • antiseptic cream

    • antihistamines

Adventure & Activity Gear

These are items that make our travel lifestyle easier.

  • skipping ropes

  • resistance bands

  • swimming goggles

  • compact beach towels

  • LifeStraw 750ml water bottles

Important Documents

  • passports

  • international driving licenses

  • travel insurance documents

  • copies of passports

  • digital copies stored online

The Packing Method

Kia was adamant that packing cubes and vacuum bags for winter gear were the best move for us. I personally like the roll method. We employed both methods throughout our bags and will see how each method fairs in time. Stay tuned.

Kia Schulkins