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Go travel the world. But don't forget these important items.
Go travel the world. But don't forget these important items. (Photo: Rawpixel/iStock)

Gear for Your Gap Year

Taking some time off after graduation? Here's all the gear you need to travel the world.

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Go travel the world. But don't forget these important items.
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If you have the funds and the time, traveling before you start college can give you important perspective and real-world experience. So go, travel the world鈥攂ut bring these key items.听

Osprey 贵补谤辫辞颈苍迟听55 backpack ($180)

(Osprey)

The foundation of any successful trip聽is a rock-solid pack. The is stocked聽with features to make your trip easier, like a detachable聽smaller daypack, hideaway shoulder straps, padded top and side handles, and a dedicated聽laptop compartment.听


Goal Zero Flip 10 portable charger ($25)

(Goal Zero)

Away from an outlet? This 聽can restore your phone to full power. It attaches directly to a USB port and takes about three hours to juice up. The best part: you can charge your phone and the Flip 10 simultaneously, thanks to a smart two-way USB port.


REI Co-op Multi Towel Lite ($15)

(REI)

Impromptu聽swims in a remote river or lazy聽afternoons at the local pool call for a lightweight packable towel. We love because it鈥檚聽inexpensive and absorbs up to eight times its weight in water. After drying off, simply wring it out and clip to the outside of your pack and it will dry in minutes.听


Marmot Precip聽rain jacket ($100)

(Marmot)

No matter where you鈥檙e traveling,聽we recommend always bringing a rain jacket. The waterproof聽聽has pit zips, which let you dump excess聽heat. Plus聽it packs into its own pocket.


Pacsafe聽RFIDsafe聽Bi-Fold wallet ($25)

(Pacsafe)

If you鈥檙e traveling through large cities where scam artists frequent, it鈥檚 a smart idea to have a wallet that blocks RFID scanning devices, which can steal your聽credit card information from afar. This is large enough to fit five cards and a few bills.听


REI Co-op Travel Kit toiletry bag ($20)

(REI)

Keep your grooming items in one place for easy transport. 聽is compact, with an interior zippered pocket for organization. The sides and bottom are padded for extra protection.听


Therm-a-Rest Compressible pillow ($25)

(Therm-a-Rest)

Don鈥檛 rely聽on dirty, drool-stained hostel pillows. Pack your聽own, like聽this . It rolls into a built-in聽pocket and easily stuffs into a corner聽of your pack when not in use.


ExOfficio聽Give-n-Go underwear ($20)

(ExOfficio)

A favorite among avid travelers, the 聽are made from a nylon-spandex blend聽with an antimicrobial treatment, so you can wear them for days. When it is time for a wash, throw them in the聽bathroom sink with some soap, wring them out, and they鈥檒l be dry in minutes.


Sea to聽Summit Expander travel liner ($30)

(Sea To Summit)

A travel liner provides a necessary line of defense against聽bedbugs and unsavory stains often found on hostel beds. The poly-cotton聽 is antimicrobial, and the聽square shape is much less constricting than many mummy versions.


REI Co-op Universal Adapter plug kit ($15)

(REI)

Probably the most crucial item on this list, this 聽fits electrical outlets in聽175 countries, so you can keep your electronics charged no matter where you go. If you need a three-prong adapter, we recommend .听

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