Packing List for North and West Africa in a 24L Backpack

Do you want to be an ultralight traveler for your trip to Africa? Packing light for a trip to multiple climates can seem daunting but this packing list for five and a half weeks will ensure that you have everything you need. {Hot tip: Copy/save this list and customize by adding new items and replacing others!}

How to pack for Africa What to pack for your trip to North and West Africa
  • Clothing and Accessories

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  • 1 pair black travel/hiking pants

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  • 1 pair loose pants

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  • 1 pair lightweight base layer leggings

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  • 1 black maxi skirt

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  • 1 camisole

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  • 1 long sleeved shirt

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  • 1 short sleeved shirt

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  • 1 loose 3/4 length sleeved shirt

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  • 1 lightweight merino wool pullover sweater

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  • 4 pairs socks – 1 pair SmartWool https://herpackinglist.com/travel-socks-guide

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  • 1 bikini

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  • 3 bras – 1 underwire, 1 bralette, 1 sports

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  • 1 lightweight rain jacket

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  • Sun hat

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  • 2 pairs of earrings

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  • 1 ring – you can wear it as a decoy wedding ring.

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  • Sunglasses

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  • Watch

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  • Shoes

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  • Walking shoes

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  • Flip flops

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  • Electronics

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  • Travel adapter

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  • Compact camera

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  • 3 SD cards

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  • iPhone and waterproof case

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  • Kindle Fire and cover

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  • Headphones

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  • Bluetooth headphones

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  • Headphone splitter

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  • Charging cables

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  • Battery charger

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  • Headlamp with rechargeable batteries

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  • Power bank

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  • Toiletries

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  • Electric toothbrush

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  • Dental floss and picks

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  • Toothpaste

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  • Dental retainers and case

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  • Package of 20 wet wipes

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  • Lip balm

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  • Travel size deodorant

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  • Folding travel brush/mirror

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  • Tweezers

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  • Nail clippers tiny

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  • Nail file

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  • Venus snap razor

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  • Partial bar of Dove soap

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  • Dr. Bronner’s liquid soap

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  • Conditioner

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  • Body lotion solid

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  • Laundry soap

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  • Toilet paper

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  • Medical Kit

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  • Malaria treatment, Azithromycin – antibiotic for diarrhea, Ibuprofen, Imodium, cold medicine, birth control, motion-sickness pills, motion-sickness bands, sleep aid and chewable antacid

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  • Anti-itch cream eye drops, cough drops, antibiotic ointment, several adhesive bandages, sunscreen, DEET insect repellent

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  • For Packing

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  • Cotopaxi 24L Nazca travel pack

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  • The PNW Co. packable waterproof backpack

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  • Large and small drawstring stuff sacks

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  • Small toiletry bag

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  • Large, medium, and small compression packing cubes https://herpackinglist.com/how-to-use-packing-cubes

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  • Everything Else

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  • Passport

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  • Yellow book of vaccinations

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  • Wallet

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  • Passport wallet

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  • Credit and debit cards

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  • Cash – five 100 USD bills

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  • Copies of passport

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  • Copy of itinerary/flight reservations

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  • Plastic folio for paperwork and money

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  • 2 pens

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  • Small tripod

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  • Combination lock

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  • Vapur collapsible water bottle

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  • Spork

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  • Several plastic zip bags of assorted sizes

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  • Rubber bands

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  • Extra hair elastics

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  • Earplugs

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  • Eye mask

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