What clothes to take backpacking in Asia?

Tops – Vest tops (tank tops) and a few t-shirts that cover your shoulders in case you’re visiting temples or more conservative areas will come in handy. Bottoms – Shorts (at least one pair that doesn’t show your bum cheeks!) and at least one pair of long loose trousers, again for conservative areas and temple visits.

What do I need to backpack Southeast Asia?

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• Sunglasses.
• Quick-dry towel.
• Waterproof bag.
• Day backpack.
• Universal charger and adaptors (especially knowing that most countries have different outlets!)
• Hat.
• Flip flops.
• Hiking shoes.

What do they wear in Southeast Asia?

Men usually wear a shirt (knee-long and with long sleeves), trousers and a sarong. The sarong is a piece of cloth used as a covering. Men also wear traditional hats called “songkok”. This cap is popular among Muslim males in Southeast Asian countries.

Is it safe to backpack in Southeast Asia?

Southeast Asia is an incredibly safe place to backpack and travel – even if you’re traveling solo, and even as a solo female traveler. There are some common scams around, like the motorbike scam where vendors try to charge you for damage to their bike, but for the most part, this is a safe place to travel.

What to pack for backpacking in Southeast Asia?

2 pairs of lightweight cotton pants bought in Southeast Asia 2 pairs of shorts, at least one with pockets that button or zip (easy to carry money and a key on a night out) 1 scarf for covering shoulders (buy in Southeast Asia) 1 fleece (if traveling up north during the winter or trekking. It does get cold!)

What kind of clothes to wear in Southeast Asia?

1 (Maxi) Dress/Skirt – a long skirt is a cooler option to wearing pants in the heat 1 Shorter Dress – can also be used as a beach tunic and worn as a top 1 Linen Cargo Pants – can be worn casually in towns and also paired with tennis shoes for trekking 1 Knee Length Cargo Shorts – cover the knees to stay cool and modest at all times

When did I go backpacking in Southeast Asia?

I spent 5 months backpacking Southeast Asia in 2010 during my RTW trip; 8 months in 2012; 6 more months between 2013/2014; and continue to live here on and off currently. Hope you enjoy my packing list for a backpacking trip to Southeast Asia!

Which is the cheapest place to backpack in Asia?

Chiang Mai is well located for easy visa runs and features in our article on five cheap places to live in Asia. It is also the best place besides Bangkok to catch a flight over the border and spend some time backpacking in Myanmar.