While staying at a backpacker hostel, you should consider the things that you should bring. Here, we’ll give you an idea of what are the essential things to bring in a backpacker hostel.
While backpacking, budget is an essential issue. To suppress your budget, you can change your stay from star hotels to a hostel. Unfortunately, hostels don’t have a complete facility as a hotel since it’s a cheaper place. Well…you even need to share a room or bathroom with other travelers as well.
To make your stay in a hostel comfortable even though with the minimum facility, you can prepare these following things to ease your stay.
List of the Things To Bring While You’re Staying in a Backpacker Hostel
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Pro’s and Con’s of Each Things
1. Padlock
Pros:
- Great durability.
- Another level of protection with 3 digit combination lock and key lock with open alert indicator.
- TSA Approved.
- Lightweight material, made from a zinc alloy body with no plastic points.
- Easy to use.
Cons:
- Couldn’t open it once forgot the combination numbers.
2. Easy to Dry Towel
Pros:
- Lightweight, easy to pack, and portable.
- Easy to clean.
- Luxurious feel.
- Wicks sand and debris.
- Super absorption and fast drying features.
- Ultra-soft materials.
Cons:
- Not delivering to some countries.
- Some of the product has poor stitches, but it’s just a rare case.
3. Travel Size Toiletries
Pros:
- It has a large capacity, enough for all toiletries.
- Compartments: 2 side pockets for small and medium things and 17 compartments with dividers and loop in every pocket on the inside of the bag.
- Handy.
- Durable seams and stable bottom.
- Hangable.
Cons:
- The empty bag is quite heavy (10.4 ounces).
- Not enough for a hairdryer.
4. Sleeping Aid
Pros:
- High quality, super soft, and breathable material.
- Lightweight and fits perfectly.
- Increased rem sleep.
- Adjustable soft elastic strap.
- No need to wash.
Cons:
- It can produce too much pressure on the eyes when the strap is not properly adjusted.
- Blocks the light completely. People with nyctophobia shouldn’t use it at all.
5. Earbuds/Earplugs
Pros:
- Comfortable to wear without anyone discovering.
- Comes along with foam and silicone earplugs which can reduce up to 23dB noise.
- Package: 1 concert earplugs, 1 foam earplugs, and 1 silicon earplugs.
- Easy to store and clean.
- Ultra-lightweight.
Cons:
- The small size earplug can be a little bit hard to remove for some people.
6. Flip-Flops/Sandals
Pros:
- Quick to dry.
- Thick sole that soft for the skin, but tough enough for a rough road.
- Lightweight.
- Unisex users.
Cons:
- Not delivering to some countries.
- Double-check on the size before purchasing. It came too narrow for some peoples.
7. Dry Bag for Dirty Clothes
Pros:
- Comes in several capacity options.
- Made from 500D PVC and waterproof certified..
- Available in various colors.
- Durable, comfortable, and sturdy.
- It comes with a waterproof phone pouch.
Cons:
- Heavy.
- The 10 and 20-liter bag only uses a single strap.
8. Adapter
 Pros:
- 4 USB Port (2.4A)
- It can charge 5 devices at the same time with high speed.
- FCC CE ROHS certified safety system.
- Support worldwide sockets at 100-240V.
- 1-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Cons:
- Do not use it for high power appliances, such as 110V hairdryer, curling iron, straightener, etc.
- No voltage converter.
- It doesn’t work in South Africa.
9. Multiple USB charger
Pros:
- Compact and handy.
- USB output is 5V and 10A (total).
- The length of the cable is 1.5m / 5 feet.
- Equipped with fire-resistant materials and surge and overload protection.
- Easy to use and durable.
Cons:
- Heavy.
- Some of the port doesn’t support quick charging features.
10. Pocket Wifi
Pros:
- Works on 4G LTE and 3G connection.
- The download speed is up to 150 Mbps on 4G connection and 42.2 Mbps on a 3G connection. The upload speed is up to 5.76 Mbps.
- Uses 1500mAh replaceable battery with maximum work up to 6h and standby up to 300h.
- Standard 6-pin SIM card.
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n produce a hotspot connection for up to 10 Wi-Fi enabled clients.
- Compact and lightweight.
Cons:
- Not delivering to some countries.
- SIM card is not included.
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