30 ULTIMATE Backpacker Travel Tips!

Whether you’re a first time backpacker or a seasoned traveller, there’s always some handy travel hacks you can learn. We asked our awesome customers for their ultimate travel tips and put together a list of our faves..

Now is the time to experience everything. Do things that you wouldn’t usually do and be a ‘Yes Man’ (within reason of course!) to make the most of your trip! 

There are some amazing local dishes out there – try them! Scorpion in Bangkok anyone?

If you’re planning on staying somewhere for a while, don’t settle in the first place you visit. Travel, figure out where you love & go back when you’ve travelled!

Go with the flow, bro!

Remember, what you pack you have to carry. Avoid the back (& ball) ache of carrying your shiz everywhere & pack a maximum of 2/3 of your backpack!

Even if it means travelling solo for a while. You’ll regret it if you miss something out just because noone else wanted to go with you!

Take clothes that can be used for different purposes. A pashmina for example can be used as a pillow, an eye mask, to cover up in temples and a sarong!

Seize the day! Make the most of your time travelling! You can sleep when you’re dead… Unless of course, you have a horrendous hangover.. Then and only then are you allowed to sleep in!

If you lose your ID you’ll need to be able to find a copy quickly.

Light & white clothes won’t last very long as a backpacker! Also, you can get away with wearing darker clothes for longer if you can’t get to a washer!

It’s the best way to meet people when you first arrive! Check out our packages for deets!

It’s good to have a rough plan but planning too much leaves no room for spontaneity which is all part of the fun!

..or bring a credit card with you. Try not to eat your cash though – however hungry you are!

They know their shit. You’ll learn more about a country from the locals than from any guidebook.

To save space in your backpack and to avoid creases in your clothes!

Back up your photos in case you lose your memory card!

Sometimes it’s okay to treat yourself. Make the most of being where you are, especially if it’s likely to be a once in a lifetime experience!

Playing cards are a great way to pass the time on long journeys, to use in drinking games or even for the odd magic trick! You never know when you’ll need a pack of cards on your travels!

Explore more of the country you’re in by avoiding the overly ‘touristy’ places as much as possible!

Even if you don’t want to write in it all the time. It’s a great way to look back and remember your travels!

For all those epic underwater selfies you’ll be taking!

It needs to fit you properly and be the right size to avoid back ache. Front loaders with compartments also make it way easier to find stuff!

You’ll be surprised how often you use a sewing kit during your travels!

Enough said!

Even if it’s just how to say ‘Hello’, ‘Thank you’ and how to order a beer!

Organise your clothes into separate bags inside your backpack so you can find stuff easily!

Some countries you visit won’t have toilet roll in the toilets so tissues will be your saviour!

Even if the country you’re in is hot, air con will make indoor shopping centres and planes freezing! Get yourself an UltimateOz Hoodie!

Tiger balm is great for sore muscles. It can also be used as an insect repellent and on itchy mozzie bites!

Keep things in perspective, enjoy the journey and don’t sweat the small stuff! You’ll probably experience a few bumps in the road at some point so relax, try not to worry and remember it’s all part of the adventure!

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