5 Must-Have Items for Your Next Backpacking Trip

A lot of what you pack for traveling depends on where you are going; however, this list is aimed at being a universal guide for any trip in the world.

It’s common to return from a trip having never used certain items you packed, but these are some essential items no backpacker will regret buying.

1. A good camera bag

You are going to be carrying around all of your worldly goods, along with some tech gear, which will be tossed around while you are on the move.

One of the most valuable items will be your camera, so you’ll want to invest in a quality camera bag, like a Crumpler backpack to protect it.

Chances are you will be on foot for most of the day or throwing your backpack under buses, on the decks of ferries, etc.

It’s worth the investment to adequately protect your camera, especially as finding the same model to replace it may be difficult or more expensive abroad.

You want to be able to capture as many of the experiences as possible,…