Let me just start by saying that I traveled through New Zealand’s summer season, and so this list was compiled with temperate weather in mind. I packed all my clothes and toiletries into my Nike duffel which is so convenient because you can either carry on or check it in! I just checked it in because I had a free check baggage and I didn’t want to carry my clothes in transit. All my important stuff–laptop and charger, external hard drive, DSLR camera, iPad, travel journal, wallet, passport and itineraries–were packed into my Deuter 30L hiking pack. I also took my lavalava because I like to have one wherever I am when I travel.

– Deuter 30L Hiking Backpack

– Cameras

– Canon 60D / charger / memory cards /

– 24-105mm f/4L / 50mm f/1.8 / 24mm f/2.8

– GoPro Hero 4 Silver / accessories / Waterproof Dome

– iPhone / charger / earphones

– Socket converter

– Pillowcase

– Sunblock / Hat / Sunglasses

– iPad (with pre-downloaded books on my Kindle)

– Lavalava – doubles as a scarf or as a blanket!

– Laptop / Charger / External Hard Drive

– Microfiber towel

– Passport / ID and student ID / Emergency contacts

– Cash and credit cards

– Reservations and itineraries

– Hand sanitizer

– Toiletries (for staying in holiday parks and camping)