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Example Kit Builder result
One route, three climates and a kit designed to work across every leg.
Works trekking at altitude and in Bangkok heat.
One shell for monsoon season and mountain weather.
Carry-on size for budget flights; opens like a suitcase, lives like a pack.
The kit starts with the route
Tell us where you are going and when. We match the climates, activities and budget to a practical kit built for the whole trip.
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Your route
Vietnam · Sep–Nov
MonsoonThailand · Nov–Jan
Hot + dryNepal · Feb–Mar
Altitude1 route · 3 climates · 18 considered items
From the founder
After travelling through more than 40 countries across five continents, I kept facing the same questions: what should I pack, where should I go and what should I look out for?
I created Outpacker to give backpackers one practical place to prepare for a trip, find reliable gear and plan a route with more confidence.
Field guides
Season-by-season advice for what to pack, where to stay and how to travel solo.
Featured article
A practical, destination-specific packing guide for solo travellers and backpackers heading to Vietnam. Covers climate zones, seasonal packing, gear recommendations, and a one-bag checklist.
12 min read
Read featured articleBuilt by backpackers, for backpackers. Shop the range here.
Plan smart
Plan routes, budgets and day-by-day itineraries that actually make sense.
Travel better
Practical guides written from the road with real tips that save time and money.
Need to know
Practical answers about our Kit Builder, product recommendations, affiliate links and how Outpacker works.
We only list brands and gear we have or would use ourselves, if it doesn't meet that bar, it doesn't make the cut. When something's based on manufacturer info or another trusted source instead, we're upfront about that too. You'll never see something marked as tested when it hasn't been!
Based on your country and date inputs, we put together a curated list of gear and accessories matched to your budget and travel itinerary, taking into account the climate, season and trip style, so you've got the right gear to make the most of your adventure!
Yes! We look at every stop on your trip and build a kit around crossover items, gear that works across different climates, so you're not overpacking or buying doubles you don't need.
Not at all! When a link's marked as affiliate, we might earn a small commission, but that never changes the price you pay, you'll get exactly the same deal as buying direct.
Not quite, affiliate products take you straight to the retailer's site to complete your purchase there and then.
The chat can help with general questions about trips and gear. It may not have the latest details from every destination guide, so check the guide itself and current official travel sources before relying on an answer. For specific help, please contact us.
Our destination guides are a great place to start, they'll give you a steer on the best time to visit and what to expect. But always double-check current weather, visa, health and safety info from official sources before you travel. Requirements can change, and we'd rather you land prepared!
Yes, we review and update our guides regularly! For visa and vaccination info specifically, we link straight to Sherpa and the CDC, so you've always got access to the most current details before you travel.
We love hearing real backpacker stories! Got a destination tip, a route worth sharing, or an experience other travellers should know about? Check out our current guides here to see the kind of thing we publish, then get in touch here and we can have a chat about what you've got in mind!
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