Before heading for a distant hiking adventure with only the backpack, it should be made sure that all the necessary things have been packed inside your backpack. The following is a checklist which will help you to make backpacking adventure a lovely experience.



- Backpack. A backpacking adventure is only thoroughly enjoyable when the backpack you are carrying is comfortable and fits you well for carrying it all the way along.

- Quick Drying Towel. This is an item that is a must. It is available everywhere. It minimizes the inconvenience of carrying a wet/damp towel all along after use.

- Walking Shoes. As walking covers the major part of a backpacking adventure, it should be made sure that the shoes are comfortable. Pick up a pair with much thought. - Underwear and sock. These are items that need no more saying!

- Long Underwear. This item is something that should be carried when one is going to a place where there might be no adequate heating system in the hotels. I found these very useful while hiking in Spain.

- Pillow Case. Pillow case comes handy when you put up at a backpacker hotel.

- Sleeping Bag. This is also another important item that should be carried in a backpacker hotel.

- Passport. It goes without saying that it is a must when you leave the country.

- Spy Wallet. This item comes handy to divide the money and keep it safely when you get on the adventure.

- Day Pack. Detachable day packs come with most backpacks.

- Camera. A digital camera or a camcorder should be the vital thing to carry on a holiday.

- Journal. It is for those who like to write and record the adventure

- Flip Flops. These things are needed when one takes a shower.

- Traveler's Checks. This item is the best way of carrying money without carrying cash!

- Wet Wipes. For emergency cases these things are needed.

- Laundry Detergent

- Space Savers

- Rain Coat. These might come very handy especially when one is traveling during the rainy season or going to tropical countries like those in South East Asia and Southern America.

- Lock in order to ensure proper safety of your things.

- Band Aids. This much of first-aid is a must inside the backpack.

- Travel Guide. A comprehensive and light travel guide can well be your companion.

- Personal belongings like toothpaste, deodorant, soap, and shampoo are also some important things to ensure hygiene.

- Clothing. Please check the night before that all the clothes you require have been packed. You should take only those that are easy to carry.