Unusual Yet Useful Items Found in a Backpacker's Gear

If you happen to open a backpack of any backpacker by chance, you'll be left blushing at the unexpected items like condoms, sanitary pads...

Unusual Yet Useful Items Found in a Backpacker's Gear

Condoms

Many feel embarrassed, considering carrying condoms inappropriate. However, during travels, you never know what terrain you might encounter. This item serves as a compact, waterproof, scratch-resistant pouch for your phone, camera, music player... If it rains, condoms can also help keep your feet dry.

Sanitary Pads

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Cigarettes

Applying a bit of tobacco leaves on your glasses prevents them from fogging up, a trick many backpackers, especially those with poor eyesight, use while moving through areas with lots of water (like waterfalls) or under the rain.

Hardcover, Newspaper

Placing a piece of hardcover or newspaper against your chest, you'll notice, nothing insulates better. Besides this function, a piece of newspaper or hardcover also serves as the perfect backrest during short breaks on the journey.

Water Bottle Shells

Don't hastily discard the water bottle after finishing it. In some cases, it can transform into a convenient cup or bowl. In other situations, a pack of instant noodles can be a lifesaver for the stomach.

Source: Zing

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Reference: Travel Handbook Mytour