unpack with me after backpacking Southeast Asia (what I regret/what you NEED to bring with you)

In this video I unpack my backpack after 3 months in Southeast Asia! I visited Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bali. I share with you what I regret packing and things that I'm so glad I brought. I hope you enjoy!
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[@maybemighty_]

I’m doing my final pack before I leave for Asia today and this has been so helpful, thank you!

[@RoamwithRach]

Ahhh that’s so exciting! You’re very welcome thanks for watching☺️

[@ShiraGolan]

the shirt and the backpack, such good finds ❤

[@monicdengg]

so glad I found you right before my trip to south east Asia! I love your vibe

[@RoamwithRach]

Aw thanks so much!!🙂

[@c2342]

Same

[@RoamwithRach]

Thanks for the love🫶🏼

[@ShiraGolan]

the pai hoodies 🥲🫶🏼 miss you so much

[@RoamwithRach]

Miss you too🥲🫶🏼 I wear mine all the time!!

[@ariesmry]

There are inflatable neck pillows that pack smaller than the one you currently have.usually comes with a little pouch you can clip to your backpack

[@RoamwithRach]

Ya but I worry those aren’t as comfy as the one I have. Regular neck pillows are always uncomfortable for me. I am interested in trying the TRTL travel neck pillow. I’ve heard some good things and that one can pack small

[@coloredpencils01]

​@@RoamwithRachcurious if you have been able to try the TRTL? I agree with you, haven't found a neck pillow that keeps my head from falling.

[@RoamwithRach]

@@coloredpencils01 Hi! I haven't tried it yet no. Keep me posted if you try and like it

[@newgabe09]

Genius essential I always take now is a lightweight rechargeable UV 'steripen' to sterilise water. Also a handsize USB rechargeable fan, for comfort and to prevent the dreaded heat rash. Take utterly minimal clothing and hand wash yr sweaty clothes every day. Bring few metres of light cord and some lightweight stainless steel pegs with a tiny bottle of washing up liquid/bodywash that you can top up in accommodations.

[@RoamwithRach]

Great tips for people! Thanks for sharing

[@marissasun77]

I use the seatosummit mini clothesline and their soap/detergent!! Also added a scrubb bag to my arsenal. So convenient

[@RoamwithRach]

Very smart!! I’m too lazy to do my own laundry when backpacking but I know lots of people who do. Very clever!

[@coloredpencils01]

Great vid! When you did the Ha Giang Loop did you rent a motorcycle or something else?

[@RoamwithRach]

I made a video about the Ha Giang Loop! I did it with a company through “Cheers Hostel” 🙂 I got an easy rider

[@theresaantonia2058]

this was a great video, thanks so much for sharing! did you just come back from your trip, what months have you been traveling (to compare for the weather and heat :))

[@RoamwithRach]

Thanks for watching! I was travelling January-April🙂 it was a great time to go as it was dry season. The only downside was northern Vietnam was a bit cold. But I had fun nonetheless! Everywhere else was beautiful weather.

[@theresaantonia2058]

@@RoamwithRach thanks for the quick reply :) I'll go to Thailand in december, and I'm really excited! greetings from vienna

[@RoamwithRach]

I hope you have an amazing time!!

[@amycampbell8827]

Sea to Summit has a super small neck pillow. You should check it out

[@RoamwithRach]

Ou thanks Amy good to know! Do they support your neck a lot? I like this one cause it feels like a neck brace haha

[@prihart]

Such a good video! The only thing I’m a little confused about is the leaf razor because TSA will not let me bring a safety razor in a carry on. Did you check your bag with the razor or did you have any problems?

[@RoamwithRach]

Really? I have had no issues with it on many trips I’ve been on. The only place I had an issue is when I had a layover in Korea on my way home they took the blades out. But if I was travelling still it would have been easy to buy blades I guess 😋

[@keepitpono444]

sisssss, this was SO incredibly helpful thank you so much! Also omggg that camera and the travel bag look perf !! Would you recommend the two backpack life or do you think you could have gotten away with just the travel pack and a tote bag?

[@RoamwithRach]

Hi!☺️ so glad it was helpful for you. Honestly for me I think I needed the two backpacks but if you think you just need one and a tote try it. The only issue with a tote is it might hurt to carry around on one shoulder? I liked having two bags that had padded shoulders as you’ll be doing lots of walking and having to carry them for long periods of time

[@keepitpono444]

@@RoamwithRach Ok! So good to know. I'll look for collapsible ones that can stuff away when need. Thank you for your review, I'm fully going to send it on the Eagle Creek pack - I'm super impressed by it out of all the ones I've looked at so far 😎

[@keepitpono444]

@@RoamwithRach Oh, I did see that there was a review that the straps were irritating if wearing a tank top, did you feel that way?

[@RoamwithRach]

I found they weren’t irritating but because there’s a decent amount of weight in it sometimes my shoulders should get a little red mark on them haha! But overall found it pretty comfy

[@Fitzroyfallz]

A tote bag will be MAJORLY inconvenient, it’s easy for people to steal from, hurts your shoulders, and you’ll always need one arm to hold it instead of both arms being free with a backpack (especially important if you’re looking at things in markets or doing a hike!). Also backpacks have lots of compartments that make finding things a lot easier

[@marunewton]

Hi! Im about to do a month and a half backpacking trip and I was wondering if you take pajamas to sleep in hostels? Or do you sleep with normal day clothes

[@RoamwithRach]

I bring pjs! I brought an oversized shirt and shorts for this trip🙂 I hope you have a great time on your trip

[@mashonaholistic]

Hey Rachel, thanks for your video ! I'm preparing my backpacking trip for South East Asia and I was wondering what bug spray did you use ? Was it efficient for the mosquitos ? I've watched lots of videos stating a good quality mosquito spray is a must against dengue fever.

[@RoamwithRach]

Hello! I got a good quality one from my travel clinic. The brand is "Care Plus". If you go to your local travel clinic they can chat with you about it. I just remember my nurse saying something about a certain percentage of deet/incaridin is what makes a mosquito spray good! I hope this helps :)

[@sarahshere789]

coming back to comment again😂 you deserve so many more followers!! keep it up gal!🫶🫶

[@RoamwithRach]

Thanks so much Sarah! ❤

[@VTK72]

❤❤❤

[@blancaurbano1987]

hey rachel! wondering what sizes are your packing cubes? im also going for a 40L bag!

[@RoamwithRach]

All I know for sure is the eagle creek tiny one for my underwear is a size xs. The other ones I’m not sure if they have a size! Im hoping in my next packing video for the trip I’m going on soon I will show how I put everything in my bag. I hope that will help🙂

[@blancaurbano1987]

thanks for the reply! I just was thinking of buying some but the measurements online mean nothing to me and I’m lazy to do some maths/ measuring

[@RoamwithRach]

You’re welcome! My one tip for that is to get smaller ones than you think. I accidentally bought a large one and it’s way too big. The small-er ones are good as you can separate shirts/pants/etc into different ones which is nice and make it very compact

[@KristynaU]

Hi, thanks a lot for your video! Could you please tell me in which season (which months) were you in Vietnam, especially in the North Vietnam? Thanks!

[@RoamwithRach]

Hi! Thanks for watching🙂 I was in North Vietnam in February. It’s definitely warmer there in the summer months. However, if you’re backpacking Southeast Asia the summer, that is their raining season so be aware of that. That’s why I chose to backpack Jan-April

[@KristynaU]

@@RoamwithRach Thanks a lot for your quick answer! 😊 We are going in March/April, so I was wondering how much long trousers and warm clothes do I need...

[@RoamwithRach]

@KristynaU you’re going to have so much fun! Yes maybe bring a pair or two of pants and sweaters. You can always buy some jackets there if needed like I did. They have cool “made in Vietnam” stores with active outdoor clothes

[@hannahdp7218]

Hey, where did you get the jean shorts?

[@RoamwithRach]

From Zara!!

[@emtravelssolo]

how did you find the loop ear plugs for sleeping in comparison to normal ear plugs ? (like wax ones if you’ve used them before) x

[@RoamwithRach]

I haven’t used wax ones before but I liked the loop earplugs! They have different sizes which helps with the fit. Usually the sound is just muted but it definitely helps a bit when a hostel is super noisy

[@emtravelssolo]

@@RoamwithRach thank you!! 🫶🏻

[@RoamwithRach]

@emilylewisdriver you’re welcome🫶🏼

[@abiolaadeleye267]

Where did you get the red maxi skirt?! love your vibe!❤️

[@RoamwithRach]

Thank you❤️ I got it thrifting!! You can find so many cute long skirts at thrift stores

[@abiolaadeleye267]

@RoamwithRach oh I’ve actually never been thrifting but I’ve been searching high and low for a skirt like that so I take this as a sign😊❤️ thank you!!

[@RoamwithRach]

You’re welcome!! Yes check out a thrift store. They’re more work than regular shopping but so fun cause you can find such unique pieces sometimes🙂

[@zebamill5431]

Hey can you tell me which model do you have of your backpack? I somehow can not find the same model, that you can open like that (?) Thank you!!@

[@RoamwithRach]

It’s the eagle creek tour 40L!🙂

[@bounomejp6423]

How big can I push it with backpack size for carry-on? Also, can I bring two bags in Southeast Asian airlines? I have a camera backpack that is non-negotiable but because of that I need to have a second bag for clothes and other stuff. I'm deciding whether to get a duffel bag or a backpack that turns to a briefcase carry as my second bag. Thanks!

[@RoamwithRach]

Hi! You’d have to check the rules on the airline website but for backpacks I’ve never had an issue with 40L or under. On some flights I see people bringing small duffel bags as their carry on item. You’re typically allowed on most flights to have one personal item and one carry on item. But each airline is different with their rules. Hope that helps🙂

[@vaninse]

Heyy you said the Canadian Airport took some cosmetics- I was wondering what exactly they took and why cause I'm going to SEA for 6 months and plan on bringing many doubles of my favorite (expensive) cosmetics and toiletries and want to avoid having to give them up at the airport...

[@RoamwithRach]

All my bottles of liquids were under 100mL.. but you also need to be able to fit all your liquids into a tiny plastic bag that the airport gives you. So it’s not specific things they took it’s more like they took extras of things because I couldn’t fit it all in their plastic bag! So try to only bring doubles (I was silly and brought like triples of some things cause I didn’t want to run out LOL!)

[@RoamwithRach]

And make sure they all can fit in a tiny plastic bag!

[@lea647]

All your stuff needs to fit in a 1L plastic bag that they give you and each has to be under 100ml of course

[@yasmeenaghazal]

Hi!! Where did you get the high waisted shorts from? Also wondering haha is one period underwear enough??

[@RoamwithRach]

Hi! The high waisted denim shorts? I got them from Zara! And for period underwear I would bring like 4-5 depending on how many days your period is

[@yasmeenaghazal]

@@RoamwithRach thank you!!

[@arya3636]

is it worth visiting thailand in june? am aware it’s rainy season but does anyone have experience with this

[@RoamwithRach]

I know a friend who did! She said it was ok but it rained A LOT

[@jayAl92]

Do your braless tank tops have padding? And, where’d you get them!?

[@RoamwithRach]

No they don’t! I’ll put nipple covers on if I feel like it. I got reusable nipple covers from “nippy”. For my tank tops I get them from dynamite, aritzia, and I really like this environmental company called “AYM”

[@paulho5673]

You thought you packed light 😂 Thanks for the tips though

[@RoamwithRach]

Some people bring an 80L, some people bring a suitcase. So I think this is light in relation to that, yes!🙂

[@paulho5673]

@@RoamwithRach im taking a 40 for a years travelling good luck me !

[@noemifulop3765]

Tops that you don’t have to wear a bra with? ❤ drop me the name of some brands please. Are they made of spandex? Or what material?

[@RoamwithRach]

My fav tank tops you don’t have to wear a bra with are from a sustainable UK company called “AYM”. Other ones are just regular tank tops that aren’t see through so for me that means I’m good! I like dynamite and Zara as well for some staple pieces. That’s where some of my other tank tops are from🙂 hope this helps!

[@noemifulop3765]

@@RoamwithRach thank you ❤️

[@ShiraGolan]

dude i only brought one lock and had so many freak outs about losing it 😂

[@RoamwithRach]

LMAO right??? So much better when you have multiple hehe

[@marissasun77]

FYI it's pronounced "haah yang" loop :)

[@RoamwithRach]

Thanks for letting me know!

[@nas6587]

..i wanted to shoot my shot, but then I saw the bronze king appear flexing and all outa nowhere marking his territory...

[@RoamwithRach]

LOL

[@taxfrauddotcom]

Whats it like traveling while on your period? Is it easy to find places where you can rinse your period underwear?

[@RoamwithRach]

Travelling on my period is not as challenging with a menstrual cup and period underwear. Those things help a lot. I find it is easy to rinse your underwear yes! I’ll just rinse them when I can and then hang them in my bunk if I’m staying in a hostel (I try to find a place that’s private so people don’t think I’m strange hanging up my underwear haha!). The thing I’ve been struggling with lately is my menstrual cup in countries where the water is not drinkable. Because I don’t think it’s safe to clean your cup with non drinkable water. So something to be mindful of. I know some girls have told me they will boil their cup in a hostel kitchen. I feel weird doing that sometimes lol!

[@taxfrauddotcom]

@@RoamwithRach omg lol!! I hadn't considered the dangers of rinsing your cup with non drinkable water but that makes so much sense! I usually use period underwear but honestly for my next big trip I'm considering just getting an iud or going on birth control just so I don't have to deal with the inconvenience of my period lmao. My first few days are just unbearable

[@RoamwithRach]

@taxfrauddotcom yes I thought I’d mention that because so many women I talk to say they didn’t think of it! You do what’s best for you but I do know people who just use period underwear and they’re good🙂