Packing for a trip around the world can be a lot of work. You don’t want to bring too much but you also don’t won’t to forget anything. Here is a list of the basics you will need for any trip. You can add things to this list according to where you will be going and what you plan on doing while your there. Remember that the extra money you can spend on newer and light weight gear will be well worth it once you take to the streets.

2-T-Shirts

You are bound to end up buying a t-shirt during your travels so there is no need to pack a ton of extra shirts. You will most likely end up wearing one all the time anyways. It is a good idea to bring one comfortable shirt and one moisture wicking shirt. Under Amour makes several different styles and colors to choose from. These are about $25-$50 and well worth it, especially in humid countries. If you pack to many shirts or get them to trashed you can always dump them in the nearest trash can.

1-Long Sleeve Shirt

A long sleeve shirt may seem like something silly to bring to a hot environment but it is important none the less. This can help protect you from the sun, wind, and more importantly, bugs. A moisture wicking shirt or one with ventilation flaps is an added bonus. It is also good if the shirt has a collar. This can help protect your neck from the sun and makes your shirt formal should you need to dress up for something on the road. The more pockets on the shirt the better. These will help keep you organized and give you plenty of places to stash stuff like money, passports, and film.

2-Pants

Pants should be chosen very carefully. You want something that is light weight and can be clean and dried quickly. Try to find something with lots of pockets; you can never have too many. If possible, buy a pair that have a secret pocket inside the pants. If you can't find a pair like this try making your own. It is also very helpful if you sew Velcro along the pockets. This is helpful because it stops you from losing stuff that could fall out of your pocket and will keep pickpockets at bay. Pants that can be changed into shorts are also a great choice because they will save you some packing room since you won’t have to pack shorts as well.