It can be the most difficult part of travel. Deciding what to take, what to leave behind, what to wish you’d brought with you. With this in mind we’ve put together our ultimate list for travel packing, based around our experiences from years of adventure. We’ve also sprinkled some photos in from our travels, to help inspire you to go beyond just making the list!This list is aimed at folks travelling for a little longer, and hoping to do some work from the road. Hence the snappy title. It should act as a great master list though, from which you can pick and choose based on your destination and specific trip type. List updated January 2017 with latest products and recommendations, as well as the latest discount codes where I’ve been able to source them! Now, let’s get started with:With photography being the thing we do as our main stay, our photography gear is pretty extensive, so much so that we have a whole post about it – check that out for more detailed gear recommendations, including lightweight tripods and SLRs.For the long term traveller looking for maximum performance for minimum weight though, we recommend the following:If you’re going to be working on the road

, you’re going to want something to work on. Here’s our definitive list of tech gear to get your work groove on, as well as keep you entertained in between work sessions.You’re going to want to put your stuff somewhere, and over our many years of travel we’ve tried everything, from giant backpacks, to wheeled luggage systems, to a collection of “inbetweeners”. Below our are current recommendations for all types of travel.Ok, so that’s all the fun stuff out the way! Generally we pack with enough clothing for 7-10 days of travel, and wash as we go. Naturally you’ll want to vary what you travel with based on your destinations climate, but if you’re travelling longer term, you’ll want to be ready for a fairly wide range of climates, apart from extreme cold, which usually requires very bulky gear that isn’t worth carting around for the rest of your trip.You’ve still got room in your bag, right? Here are a few more bits and pieces that we always travel with, and recommend that you do, too.

The above are what we consider to be the essentials. We also find the below to be useful, but your particular trip needs may not require them. An exhaustive list of nearly everything you need to travel the world. We recommend taking a look at Jodi Ettenberg’s extensive world travellers resource page over at Legal Nomads for even more knowledge and ideas. Just so you know, some of these links go directly to Amazon and earn us commission if you choose to buy. veto backpack ebayHowever, we will always recommend our favourite product in any category, even if it’s not available on Amazon.jtac backpackBrowse through Pack Light's selection of Osprey backpacks below featuring their most awarded and lightest back packs and travel packs.rf4 backpack

Osprey is a Colorado-based brand that designs and manufactures high quality and innovative backpacks, daypacks, travel packs and bags for hiking, trekking, mountaineering, mountian biking, trail walking, and travelling. The company was founded in 1974 and for a long time has set the standard in pack design and comfort. Some of Osprey's employees are based at their headquaters in Cortez, South Colorado. Located in a mountainous and rugged landscape, it is the perfect testing ground for many of their designs.  element mohave backpack review Osprey Packs Video - 40 Years in the Makingapliiq backpack 1 2 3 9 Next »joey t1 backpackOutdoor Backpacks & Bags Backpacks and Bags are a piece of kit that’s it’s pretty essential to get right.

Pick the wrong one and your outdoor experience could be ruined by any number of factors from back pain to lack of space! We want to help make sure that doesn’t happen, by offering a range of backpacks and bags to suit every activity, in a range of capacities and sizes. Whether you’re after a money belt for a far-flung travel adventure, a backpack to hike the GR20 or even a baby carrier so your little one can come along too, we’ve got it covered. We offer packs and bags from some of the finest manufacturers in the outdoor industry, including Lowe Alpine, The North Face and Montane. We also stock brands that are lesser known in the market such as Macpac and Littlelife, all of which have been chosen by us for doing what they do incredibly well. Charcoal - Collect Only Not Currently Available for International Delivery - For Selected Countries A large pack for long-haul travellers who don't slow down for their luggage. The Osprey Sojourn 28"/80L Convertible Wheeled Rucksack uses their lightweight 'High Road' chassis and clever 'Straightjacket' suspension/compression system for an easy, sturdy solution to the rigours of travel.

Osprey's High Road™ Chassis features a multi-position  ergonomic retractable handle, a tough 6001 Aluminum frame, an ultra-durable light-weight composite base with an integrated foot/grab handle, over-sized grippy rollerblade wheels and a design with plenty of clearance. When you do need to carry the Sojourn, the deluxe adjustable/removable harness and hipbelt (with vented backpanel) is stowed behind a zippered compartment on the back of your pack, just unzip and you're ready to go. The harness can be adjusted to fit different sized torsos. Foam sidewalls keep your load secure, and inside the main compartment there are front panel zippered mesh pockets, side zippered mesh and fabric pockets and compression straps to keep your clothes and gear in place and organised. An easy access liquids/accessory pocket at the top of the pack gives you quick access to your liquids when you're passing through airport security. 76 x 47 x 39 1690D Ballistic/420D Nylon Pack Cloth

Date (Newest to Oldest) Date (Oldest to Newest) Rating (Highest to Lowest) Rating (Lowest to Highest) 4+ years on still going strong, 16 March 2016 Been really happy with this bag, telling that it's been around a few years and still holding it's value. I've bad knees so usually just use it wheeled but converting to a ruck sack has provide useful, especially when I needed two hands free, like stepping off a ferry in Thailand! Expanded it can take quite a bit. It's been to the far east and India several times. Apart from a couple of plastic zip tags coming off, it has suffered no rips or tears to the fabric and all the mechanics still work well. I'm now purchasing a daylight day sack to attach. It can topple if too much is hung off the front, but that's to be expected if you pack that way! Great purchase, 20 January 2016 We do not regret for s moment purchasing this rucksack. its so sturdy,easy to convert from the backpack to the trolley. this option was brilliant for me as we travelled through Vietnam, there were some areas I could use the pull along and some I couldn't.

the backpack straps are comfortable and the trolley handle is very strong. The main compartment is so flexible with how things are stored too, we managed to carry 95% of our belongings for the two of us for a whole month away in the one backpack! Osprey Sojourn 80L, 15 September 2014 Steer clear of this pack. I bought one last year for a month trip to the Far East. After about 3 weeks the handle refused to extend and I had to manage by carrying the bag around. Got it sent back to Osprey for replacement but they refused to replace, by the next time I use it it will be out of warranty, so will be interesting to find what they do if it fails again. Various other online posts have commented on problems with handles and Osprey even give you an online tutorial for problems with the 60L. They are well aware of the problems but do nothing about it.GIVE IT A MISS AND SPEND YOUR WELL EARNED BUCKS WITH ANOTHER MANUFACTURER Osprey Sojourn 28"/80 Wheeled Convertible Travel Pack, 09 September 2013

Been doing professional outdoor pursuits since 82. I've all ways used rucksacks for travelling so this find was a 'Darwin ' moment of evolving 3 separate species into one. The product is well made to start, with good stitching and good materials so it will stand up to the rigors of travelling.The ability for it to be transformed from one configuration to another of the 3 options was well demonstrated traversing London recently.Train in, travel bag. Station to underground transport trolley. Rush hour tube connection with commuters ,holder.Transition from one to another configuration is quick and simple. To sum up, it's for people who need to transport large volumes of kit when travelling through cities / destinations . Not for the treck into Everest base camp. Ideal Hotel 'Dump sack' and with the add-ons you can attach day sacks for further excursions once you reach your destination.Solid peace of kit. Guide To Travel Bags and Packs YOUR ORDER, YOUR WAY At GO Outdoors we offer a wide range of delivery options to suit your needs.