Summer’s officially here and you’re all probably planning your upcoming trip. Without any doubt, a beach destination is the obvious, yet perfect, choice, and where better than Bali could you resort to? If you happen to be paying the tropical island a visit, then the weather is one thing you should really bear in mind. If you happen to be going there this summer, then here’s the ultimate Bali packing list.
Lucky for you, the weather during that time is great. However, since Southeast Asia has its very own unique climate, expect humidity and summer rain. Generally, the dry season is starting May all the way to September. As for the wet season; that you should avoid, is from October to April.
The Ultimate Bali Packing List
A packing list’s criteria differ from one traveler to another. I mean, those who travel with luggage aren’t like those who travel with just a backpack. Men aren’t like women, and so forth. That’s why I’ll break the list into the basics section; which I won’t delve into but will rather give you an idea of the type of clothing you might need, and the essentials.
The Basics
- Shorts
- Tank tops
- Swimsuit(s)
- Dress/skirt
- Sandals
- Flip flops
- Running shoes (if you’re hiking)
- Yoga pants/sweat pants (if you’re hiking)
- Underwear and socks (obviously)
- Light jacket/hoodie
The Essentials
- Sarong or harem pants (you must cover your legs in temples)
- Waterproof jacket/rain poncho
- Fanny pack (the safest way to carry your belongings on a scooter)
- Money belt (optional if you won’t carry a fanny pack)
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellant
Carry-on Essentials
- Camera/GoPro (or both): Bali’s a beautiful destination, you don’t want to miss documenting your trip. Check out my trip’s documentation here.
You might also want to check out the following reads for carry-on packing lists:
*Pro Tip: I found TUI’s automatic checklist generator super useful when I don’t have enough time to write down a packing list. I just click on a few buttons to describe my vacation, and it customizes a checklist for me. Check it out here.
For my complete itinerary, make sure not to miss:
- My Complete Itinerary in the South of Bali: Seminyak and Beyond
- My Bali Itinerary Continued: Ubud Edition
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Nadine is an Egyptian curly-head who decided to quit the norm because it just doesn’t suit her. She ditched her 9-5 as a magazine editor to pursue her dream of becoming a full-time digital nomad and to inspire aspiring travelers to embark on their own solo adventures.
