I packed EVERYTHING I thought necessary to pack, whether than turned out to be true or not. And thankfully, I plan on living in warm tropical weather. I ended up packing 1 big suitcase, 1 carry-on, and 1 backpack for my long-term travels through Southeast Asia.

Long-term traveling is a little different from vacationing. You have to prepare for every situation you might encounter out on the road. This list contains the items that are best bought BEFORE you go on your long-term trip.