As the grand trip was approaching, preparations were made every day so that I can be fully equipped and well prepared.
My visa for China is still processing, so I dont have any clear plan for the itinerary. But the grand lines were to make it across Japan, South Korea, Russia, etc
As for the backpack, I opted for the Berghaus 70+15L. Although many backpackers advice to don’t carry larger than a 65L, I took 85 for the simple reason that I am 1m90 height!!
For the clothing, since I am from a pretty warm country comparing to those I am going to visit, I had to buy some anti-wind super mega warming jacket hahaha.
I never had to deal with snow in my life, so I have to expect the worse!
Also, I chose to equip myself with cotton better than merinos or synthetic because of its warming characteristics which were more important for me than its weight.
In the following you can find a detailed description of what I am carrying:
– Photography equipment: Dslr camera + 2 lenses (18-55 & 55-250) + tripod
– Sleeping bag (6ºC)
– Walk shoes
– Extreme condition boots
– Smartphone
– External USB battery
– Laptop
– Wind glasses + gloves
– Russian winter hat
– Thermos
– First aid kit + medicine
– Ultra light jacket
– Body warming t-shirts
– Tunisian traditional cereals (for emergency use)
– Tunisian flag
– 1 Swimming shorts + 1 Jean
– Headlamp
– 25L daypack
– Security lockers
– Emergency alarm and lighter