As with any trip, deciding what to take, and what not to take, is extremely important. Of course, many people always end up packing at the last minute and forgetting something important, or bringing useless (and heavy) items along with them, like an umbrella instead of a plastic poncho. To make sure this won’t happen to you, we have decided to compose an extensive check list of essential backpacking gear that no one should be without. Things like the caffeine soap, or the indestructible and foldable wine glass are undoubtedly useful travel companions, but in this edition we are only covering the basics, like shoes. (more…)