You'd think I would know. But despite the fact that I've traveled out of a backpack a few times, I still made a few poor decisions.
Things I brought that I shouldn't have:
Shaving cream - shampoo works fine.
A nearly empty floss container - a full one would be better.
An umbrella - I was promised constant thunderstorms but I have yet to be soaked by anything other than sweat. Fortunately I left it in Saigon.
A metal water bottle - the locals never drink the tap water and it stays empty as I buy liters of pure water for pocket change.
A sweater - useful perhaps as a pillow or mask, but it's a long way from here to anyplace approaching chilly.
There's not much in the "things I didn't bring but should have" category, which is encouraging. The real problem I face is leaving my property strewn over the face of the earth - a missing sock here, pair of boxers there, trail of earplugs near hotel beds - the usual. I still remember the Italian bench where I left some sunglasses in 2012, and a Polish receptionist might still be enjoying the use of my earbuds ever since last summer. I'm acquiring little things here and there (even though I've sworn off most souvenirs for their bulk), so it's really anyone's guess as to whether I'll return with more or less than I left with.
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