We’re off for a year…with carry-on luggage only! Want to know what we’ve taken with us? Well…this is what I have. If you’re interested what Mat has, just ask in the comment section below! Here it is, my carry on packing list:
Clothing
t-shirts x 8 |
sports top x 2 |
shorts x 2 |
sports shorts x 2 |
skirt x 2 |
jumpsuit x 2 |
jacket x 2 |
jumper x 2 |
socks x 6 |
underwear x 9 |
bra x |
pyjamas x 1 pair |
swimmers x 3 pair |
Ironically, my skirt and shorts were the same pair’s I used during Project 333.

Toiletries
hair brush |
toothbrush/paste |
hair band x 3 |
face towel x 1 |
face cleanser |
face oil |
body moisturiser |
laundry wash |
deoderant |
toothfloss |
menstrual cup |
acne lotion |
shampoo bar |
conditioner bar |
soap bar |
SPF 40 + natural sunscreen |
SPF 30 sunstick |
exfoliator (pumice) |

Make-Up
brush x 1 |
eyebrow pencil |
bronzer |
eye shadow |
concealer |
mascara |
foundation |

Technology
usb > mac converter |
iphone w charger |
headphones w charger |
go-pro & handle |
macbook w charger |
power converter for worldwide |
kindle |
hair removal trimmer |
First-Aid kit
nurofen tablets x 4 |
blister plasters x 5 |
betadine disinfectant |
citronella oil |

Other items
reusable water bottle |
reusable keepcup |
sunglasses x 2 |
reusable tote bag |
card game |
reusable cloth napkin |
metal straw |
bamboo cutlery |
bag lock |
waterproof pouch |
hand sanitiser |
earrings x 3 pairs |
eye mask & ear plugs |
hat x 2 |
notepad & pen |
reusable panty liner x 3 |
trainers x 1 pair |
sandals x 2 pairs |
sarong |
Not mentioned:
A LOT of probiotics, antibiotics and assorted herbal pills which will inevitably be consumed and not replaced (edited August 2019, used up and not replaced.) Trekking shorts, pants and tops that were used for two weeks in Europe.
We each have a back pack, mine is this one, and we also have a small, third backpack for day trips.
When it comes to things we share like the laptop, toothpaste, soap etc, we split the load.
So there you have it! Hope it helps if anyone is thinking or planning on doing something similar. Do you have any recommendations for my carry on packing list? If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch on facebook or comment below.
Until next time xo
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