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Step 1
Lose the weight. Evaluate your list of items to pack, and then place everything in your travel bag. If you have more than 20 items or your kit is extraordinarily heavy, toss half the items or half the weight, whichever comes first.
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Step 2
Choose a bag or container that is lightweight, efficient and easy to carry. Consider buying from a sporting goods specialty store. The associates can help you pick out a bag that is compact and expandable.
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Step 3
Include first-aid items. Every outdoor travel kit should include basic first-aid care, such as bandages and disinfectant. It is also a good idea to carry your health insurance card with you when traveling outdoors.
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Step 4
Secure a space for a flashlight, compass, insect repellent, sunscreen, lip moisturizer, soap, a warm cap and a flare. These things will help warm you, protect you and keep you connected if you are in a remote area.
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Step 5
Carry cash in your travel kit. Although it is not in everyone's budget to bring a lot of money, carrying less equipment and more money saves space in your pack. Always have cash in the currency of the country you are in, even if it is only a small amount. You never know when you will need it.
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Step 6
Identify yourself. Always include some form of picture identification in your bag when traveling outdoors.
