Buying the right travel gear is one of the most important steps when planning your first solo trip.
Especially because there’s nothing worse than realising that you’ve arrived completely underprepared or have packed WAY too much after arriving to your travel destination.
Some of the biggest downsides of overpacking (especially when backpacking) is that:
- Your luggage gets really heavy transforming it into a huge burden
- You don’t have much room to buy new things
- You have to pay extra for check-in luggage which can become very costly
But although overpacking has clear disadvantages, so does under-packing. That’s why it’s important to focus on packing only what you’ll truly NEED, rather than the “nice to haves”. I can help you with this.
As an avid solo and adventure traveller, I have definitely gone through many trials and made many errors when buying travel gear.
Whether it’s:
- Overspending on equipment I didn’t need
- Buying way too much
- Getting carried away with all the latest gadgets and tech
- Being too budget-conscious and buying cheap crappy gear that didn’t last, rather than focusing on value for money
You can read more about my story here.
To help you choose the best travel gear to suit your needs, ensure to check out our collection of detailed product reviews and travel gear articles below.
You can also gain insight to my top travel gear recommendations here.
Travel Gear Product Reviews & Articles:
What to Pack in Carry-on Luggage for an International Flight (A Detailed Packing List)
Wondering what to pack in your carry-on luggage for an international flight? Here we provide a simple and easy packing list for carry-on to help you!
7 Best Waterproof Dry Bags for Australian Backpackers & Travellers (to Buy Online)
Looking to buy a dry bag / dry sack for travel? Here we share some our top tips and recommendations to help you buy the best dry bag for your trip!
An Honest Review: Do Compression Packing Cubes Actually Work?
Do compression packing cubes actually work? Here, I provide an honest review of compression packing cells vs. standard packing cells and whether they're worth the premium price.
26 Epic Christmas Gift Ideas for Women Who Love Travel (Under $100) | 2023
Looking for an EPIC Christmas gift for a travel-loving friend? Here, I share epic Christmas gift ideas for women who LOVE travel! Make them smile this x-mas.
5 Best Quick Dry Microfiber Travel Towels for Backpackers
Seeking a quick-drying and compact microfiber travel towel? Heres our honest review of the 5 best travel towels for Australian and international backpackers available to buy online.
8 Best Packing Cube Tips for Travellers | Top Things to Know About Packing Cubes
8 top packing cube tips for travellers. If you're looking to buy or use packing cubes or packing cells for your next trip, ensure to read this article before you go!