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Packing List

JUNE 2026 • FIELD NOTES: GEAR

Our latest backpack breakout below, this has been a year of iteration and managing multiple seasons. The current list would work best for warmer travel days.

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HIS: REI TRAIL 40L + QUECHUA 20L

TOPS

BOTTOMS

  • 1 shorts

  • 1 bathing suit

  • 2 pants (1 hiking, 1 daily wear)

  • 6 underwear (4 wool, 2 cotton)

FOOTWEAR

MISCELLANEOUS

  • 2 towels (1 bath, 1 beach)

  • 2 hats (baseball cap, bucket hat)

  • Sunglasses

  • Sea to Summit 8L dry bag

  • 750ml water bottle

  • REI 3L Rucksack Sling Bag

TOILETRIES

  • Toothbrush & toothpaste

  • Face Wash

  • Moisturizer

  • Sunscreen (shared)

  • Zinc

  • Deodorant

  • Beard trimmer

  • Medication (shared)

    • Daily meds

    • Ibuprofen (headaches)

    • Immodium (if di-di)

    • Allergy meds

TECH

HERS: REI TRAIL 40L + MONTBELL FIRST PACK 15

TOPS

BOTTOMS

  • 2 shorts

  • 2 bathing suits (1 bikini, 1 one-piece)

  • 2 pants (1 hiking, 1 linen)

  • 1 linen skirt

  • gym set (tank top, biking shorts)

  • 9 underwear (5 merino wool, 4 cotton)

FOOTWEAR

MISCELLANEOUS

  • 2 towels (1 bath, 1 beach)

  • 2 hats (baseball cap, bucket hat)

  • Sunglasses

  • 500ml water bottle

  • 1 foldable totebag

  • Journal

  • Purse

TOILETRIES

  • Toothbrush

  • Face Wash

  • Moisturizer (day & night)

  • Deodorant

  • medicube Hypochlorous Acid Daily Facial Spray

  • Tweezers, nail clippers, nail file

  • Razor + extra blades

  • Solid perfume

  • Contacts

  • Mascara

  • Eyedrops

  • Floss

  • Lip balm (SPF)

  • Under eye cream

  • Hair conditioner

TECH