September 22, 2017  

1 min 19 s  

Travel

Vietnam Packing List

For an overseas trip, preparation is key. When packing don’t forget the essentials such as a first aid kit, copies of important documents and a Forrest Gump hat.

• Electronics
  • BaoFeng UV-5R Radio
  • Headphones
  • Torch x 2
  • Samsung S6 Smartphone 32GB
  • Micro USB Charger 2.4A
  • UE BOOM 2 Wireless Speaker
  • Camera
    • Nikon D5200 Body
    • 50mm Prime Lens
    • 55 - 300mm Tele Lens
    • 10 - 20mm Wide Lens
    • Charger Car / Plug
    • USB SD Card Reader
    • OTG Adapter (Micro to USB)
    • Extra Lens Cap
    • 3 x SD Cards ( 8GB x 2 , 32GB x 1 )
    • Lens Cleaning Solution
    • Manfrotto Tripod
    • Neutral Density Filters
• Clothes

  • Underwear x 12

  • Socks x 8

  • T-Shirts x 4

  • Singlets x 3

  • Shorts x 2

  • Pants x 3

  • Wool Sweater (Army Green)

  • Cotton / Poly Hoodie

  • Gorka Jacket

  • Hats

    • Forest Gump Hat
    • Camo Hat
    • Thrasher Beanie

  • Shoes

    • Hiking Boots
    • Running Shoes
• Misc
  • Kathmandu Portable Seat
  • First Aid Kit
  • Travel Medication
  • Home-Made Phone Charger for Motorbike
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Zip Ties
  • Pens
  • Paper
  • Hacky Sack
  • 3 x Copies of Entry Visa
  • Flight Information
  • Copy of Passport and License
  • International Drivers License
  • Trip Outline and Information (To be keep inside bag)

I wanted to take my full camera set up with me. The problem was I knew traveling with a tramping bag, a backpack and a camera bag would be far too cumbersome for a motorbike, so I had to think of a solution.

I bought a thick piece of foam, stenciled an outline of camera and cut it out to make a snug fit for each lens and the body.

Then I whacked that in my backpack and I had a dual purpose backpack / camera bag.

PS: 2020-10-24 – This was way too much, I have learnt.