102 - 15 essential items for a trip round the world

So, you're heading off around the world. You've got everything you need - tickets, passport, your parents' approval ... Maybe. But do you have the gear to make your trip as enjoyable as possible? Run an eye down this list and make sure you're sorted.

1. A good backpack.
2. Good shoes.
3. A sleeping bag.
4. A rain jacket.
5. Thermal underwear.
6. A money belt.
7. A camera.
8. Travel adapter.
9. A padlock.
10. Ear plugs.
11. A travel towel.
12. A travel clothes line.
13. A good personalised first-aid kit.
14. A journal.
15. A pack of cards.

Check http://indietravelpodcast.com/packing for more travel and long-term packing advice.