What I’m Packing For A Year of Sailing
So for those who know, I’m a couple days away from taking off from the biggest journey I’ve ever embarked upon. I’m about to spend a year sailing the world docking roughly 15,000 nautical miles.
At the very bottom, you’ll find a full packing list.
I’m exactly three days from leaving Hong Kong and I have yet to pack my belongings but instead have spent way too much time taking photos of my things for this post.
This is by no means everything that I’m bringing and I’m also planning on buying things along the way on my journey.
These are most of my warm layers, including several long sleeves, fleeces, sweatshirts and sailing jackets.
The Helly Hansen jacket is great for sailing as it works as both a raincoat and wind jacket.
The denim jacket is probably very extra but I can’t imagine going anywhere without my trust coat for an entire year.
Then two pairs of leggings and another pair of good jeans that will do me very well. This may not be all the pants I’m bringing but I’m really only planning on bringing one pair of jeans. Of course you can’t forget the good ole socks.
If you thought the bikini top above was the only swimsuit I’m packing, then you probably overestimate me… I may try to lead a minimalistic lifestyle but…
Now can’t forget about the rest of the supplies. I highly recommend Dr Bronner’s 18 in 1 soap for travellers. You can essentially use it to wash your clothes, as shampoo, body soap etc.
Once again, these photos do not represent everything I’m bringing with me
Full Packing List
Clothing
- uniform
- running shorts x4
- denim shorts
- adidas shorts
- tank tops x6
- tshirt
- sports bras x6
- bralette
- underwear x15
- leggings x3
- jeans
- bikinis x3
- pajama shorts
- beige pants
- sarong
- long sleeve shirt x3
- sweatshirt
- fleece
- short socks x5
- running socks x3
- long socks x2
- sweatpants
- sailing jacket
Accessories/Shoes
- beanie
- hat
- sunglasses
- vans
- tevas
- deck boots
- running shoes
- watch
Tech
- harddrive
- sony rx100 v
- gopro + gear
- calculator
- portable charger
- macbook
- phone x2
- kindle
- travel adapter
- european power strip
- polaroid camera + film
- usb c card reader
- gorillapod tripod
- 64gb sd card
- canon camera + gear
Micellaneous
- homestay gifts (I’m bringing handmade fans)
- carabiners x10000000 (you legit can never have enough)
- sleeping bag
- sailing gloves
- water bottle
- beach towel
- quick dry towel
- nike drawstring bag
- fanny pack
- throw blanket
- mosquito repellent
- resistance band
- pillow / cases
- flashlight
- northface backpack
Toiletries
- nailclippers
- makeup (extremely minimal)
- face wash
- body lotion
- dr bronners soap
- sunscreen
- tampons
- conditioner
- shampoo
- toothbrush / toothpaste
- wax strips
That covers pretty much all of it. There are probably several things that I have forgotten to add and I know that it isn’t exactly minimalistic packing… But please do keep in mind that I’m sailing for a year with limited access to stores and everything will probably get soaked every day.
Also, the images may look all tidy and whatnot but here’s what my packing room really looks like at the moment.
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