Rise of The Packinator
What do you pack when you are leaving for 3 months and you need to carry your own bag on trains, buses, boats, along rough roads, and up the stairs at Guesthouses? Let’s start by saying that we decided that 1 weeks’ worth of clothing was what we would be carrying. Also, we need to consider weather as low as 16C in the north of Vietnam so we allowed for a wardrobe that can be managed with layers and a light jacket. I will not talk about toiletries as they are more of personal issue based on individual needs and personal preferences. However, I will mention that you might want to bring a small first aid kit, but the rest is up to you. If you are on any medication, it is a good idea to include your prescriptions in your carry-on in case your luggage is lost. We will be checking both of our bags even though mine is a carry-on and we will be packing some of our individual clothes in each other suitcases. Therefore, if one suitcase doesn’t make it, we will both have some clothe...