10 THINGS YOU CAN'T MISS IN A TRAVELER'S BACKPACK

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If there is something we should pay attention to when we are about to start a trip, it is our luggage. Something that seems so usual, can become our best ally or our worst enemy depending on how we do it. We leave you a selection of 10 things you can't miss in a traveler's backpack Among which we include some as basic as the travel kit, that eternal companion, which many times we do not even open, but that if necessary, will become our best friend.

10 things you can't miss in a traveler's backpack

1- Documentation per day (and revised)

Although it may seem obvious, it never hurts to review the necessary documentation for a trip. But it is not only necessary to look at your trip with us, we must confirm that all documentation is in order, that is, that it meets the expiration dates, that the passport has enough blank pages, that all documents have personal data well visible, that we carry with us the international driving license in case we need it, that we carry a good travel insurance (nobody is exempt from falling ill, no matter how many travelers we are) and that long etcetera that should be checked before leaving Travel.
Besides, we should not travel without having a copy of all that documentation, which we can keep perfectly in the cloud to be able to consult with and without connection, a way to have this documentation in an easy and simple way if necessary.

2- Photo camera, hard drive, portable ...

While it is true that for many it will not be necessary so much technology, in case it is essential for you, as it is for example our case, it is advisable to check before we leave all the electronic devices that we carry. This happens by charging the camera batteries, checking that we carry all the chargers and that we have enough batteries for the camera, as well as memory cards. One of the Additional featureswhatcannot be missing in a traveler's backpackIt is a plug with several USB slots to charge several devices in the same outlet. Since we have it, he has saved us from having to get up at midnight to change devices in rooms with just one plug. It may seem exaggerated, but this is what you need to charge each day the laptop, a couple of phones and sometimes an extra battery.
In addition, we must think that a backup of our photos never hurts. And if not ask who lost the memory card or was lost during a trip. Today there are small and light weight hard drives, in which we can download our photos to always ensure a backup.

3- First aid kit. Things that cannot be missing in a traveler's backpack

Another of thethings that cannot be missing in a traveler's backpackand is that as always we say: "everything is going well until it stops being like that"It is not necessary that your backpack looks like a hospital, the other way around, but you should include a basic travel kit, that includes some things that surely, will come to you of fable in case of falling ill:

Thermometer: Essential to know if you have a fever. A temperature rise may be a sign that something is wrong.
Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory: We always carry Paracetamol (Gelocatil) and Ibuprofen (Espidifen), which cover the most common ailments.
Antibiotics: The most advisable to carry a generic. We always carry Amoxicillin, although we recommend that this is always consulted with a doctor, who are the ones who really know your medical history and know what you can or should take.
Antidiarrheal: To combat the dreaded traveler's diarrhea. And there is nothing worse on a trip than having to be running in search of a bathroom or having to stay in bed. Now in the market we have Hidrasec, withracecadotril as active ingredient, as effective as the other alternatives on the market, but much more tolerable, since it prevents abdominal swelling, additional constipation, is compatible with other medications and does not decrease or modify bowel movement.
Antihistamines: To eliminate or reduce the effect of an allergy.
Mosquito repellent: If necessary. We usually use Goibi And we are doing pretty well.
Sunscreen: Essential and not only if you travel to the beach. We must bear in mind that the sun is everywhere, so while traveling, we must also take care of our skin.
Extras: Strips, gauze, tape ...
Personal medications if you have any specific ailment. If you can keep the medical history in English with the medication you take, better than better.

First aid kit. 10 things you can't miss in a traveler's backpack

4- Waterproof backpack case

Something that seems as simple as a case, can save you from having all your luggage wet for several days on a rainy day. And not only for the rainy days in which you walk, with the backpack behind and it needs protection. What do you ask us in Guatemala, when we made the journey from Semuc Champey to Rio Dulce in a shared van, where the luggage goes in the baca and however much it is covered with a tarp, if the century storm, as it happened to us, you can already get the idea of having to air all your clothes the next few days.

5- Clothing and footwear. But without taking the entire closet!

You have to keep something in mind and that is what "travel light"that travelers usually promulgate, it is a truth like a temple. Before doing the backpack it is convenient to check where we are going, if it will be hot or cold or if we will do some activity like a trekking for which we will need some special garment. After this small sieve , there is nothing like wearing clothes that are versatile, such as a sarong, which will serve us both for the beach, and to tie it to the neck on a cool night, as to cover our shoulders if necessary in any visit.
When we travel more than 3 weeks in a row we always take a second look at the backpack and even if you do not believe it, in that second round, we always end up removing several garments, so it does not hurt to make a review of everything we have put to make sure it will be worth carrying on the back with every gram "just in case".

6- Earplugs, mask, cushion ...

Here the choice would depend on each one. In our case we only wear earplugs and every time we use them, we think again the same: How something so tiny can prove so useful. On the plane when you want to sleep, in the odd hotel where noise is included in the price of the room or even in more than one public transport in which your travel companions insist on making the journey the party of the year .

7- Flashlight or front

Although it seems a lie, surely at one time or another on your trip you will appreciate carrying a small flashlight or a front in your backpack. It is something small, which practically does not take up space and weighs almost nothing and is very useful in many situations. There are many countries in which power outages are usually common, in some others the bathrooms do not usually have light and carrying a flashlight is usually a great ally in these situations. So do not hesitate and get one of them. If you allow us a tip, the front is much more useful, especially in cases where it is necessary to have your hands free.

8- Universal adapter

Taking into account that there are more and more electronic devices that we take on our trips, just read point 2 of this post, we will realize that carrying a universal adapter in our backpack is practically essential and should be one of thethings that can not be missing in the backpack. Buying one that is complete sure saves us more than a headache.

9- Notebook, pen, marker ...

It seems very obvious to take pens on a trip, right? Well, precisely because of that on many occasions we end up forgetting them, realizing in the moment of need that they were waiting for us at home. Surely right now you are remembering the times that on the plane, having to fill in the immigration form, you have seen yourself looking around for somekind soul (and more anticipatory than you) to lend you that precious gadget.
The same happens when we need a paper to write an address, an email or write down any ideas that we will need to remember later. They do not occupy much and can be very useful, so do not leave behind a couple of pens or a small notebook.