Solo Packing Vietnam Cambodia Tours: The Ultimate Checklist for Solo Travelers 2026 Onward

Written by Tony Bùi – with over 20 years guiding more than 100,000 solo travelers across Southeast Asia. This checklist is built from real guest feedback on Legend Travel Group’s Vietnam & Cambodia combo tours. Legend Travel Group since 2008 – the #1 choice for solo travelers in Vietnam and Cambodia.

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You’re not backpacking Southeast Asia alone – you’re joining a perfectly organized Legend Travel Group tour with other amazing solo travelers.
That means you don’t need to carry camping gear, cooking equipment, or “just in case” items.
You only need one small-to-medium suitcase or backpack (max 15 kg) + a day bag.

We’ve designed this list so you can:

• Travel with only carry-on + one checked bag (most airlines)

• Stay cool & respectful at temples

• Have everything for 12–18 day Vietnam Cambodia tours

• Look great in group photos every single day

• Deposit just 10% today and pay the rest 30 days before departure – pack with peace of mind!

1 bag (max 15 kg) + 1 day bag + 1 tiny personal item
= Perfect for Vietnam Cambodia group tours

Main Bag (Checked or Carry-On Size – Max 15 kg)

• 1 lightweight 45–65 L backpack OR 20–24 inch rolling suitcase
  (Legend Travel Group provides free luggage transfer between cities)

Day Bag (Your Best Friend for 30+ Temples & Cafés)

• 20–30 L comfortable day-pack (e.g., Osprey Daylite, Deuter Speed Lite)
  Must have: rain cover + water bottle pocket

Personal Item

• Small cross-body bag or fanny pack for passport, phone, cash

Clothing (Mix & Match – 7–10 Days Worth)

• 6 lightweight, quick-dry t-shirts/tops (neutral colors + 2 temple-appropriate sleeved)

• 2 long, breathable pants OR 1 long skirt (for Angkor Wat & Royal Palace)

• 1 lightweight long-sleeve shirt (sun/temple/mosquito protection)

• 1 pair of lightweight shorts

• 1 swimsuit + quick-dry towel (Halong Bay & Siem Reap pool days)

• 7 pairs underwear + 7 pairs socks (merino wool = 3-day wear)

• 1 ultra-light rain jacket OR poncho (wet season essential)

• 1 fleece or light jacket (Sapa, Dalat, or air-con buses)

• 1 sarong/scarf (doubles as temple cover-up, beach towel, blanket)

• Comfortable walking sandals (Teva/Keen/Chaco – must have strap)

• Lightweight sneakers OR closed-toe walking shoes (for jungle trails & caves)

• Flip-flops (hostels, boat decks, quick temple visits)

• Hat or cap + sunglasses

Electronics & Documents (Waterproof Everything)

• Passport + 4 photocopies (stored separately)

• Printed e-visa for Vietnam & Cambodia (or have on phone)

• 2 debit/credit cards + $200 USD cash in small notes

• Universal travel adaptor (Type A/C/G)

• Power bank 20,000 mAh (airplane-safe)

• Phone + waterproof case

• Noise-cancelling earphones (long bus rides)

• Lightweight camera OR just your phone

• Small dry bag (for Halong Bay kayaking & Mekong boat trips)

Health & Hygiene (Solo Traveler Edition)

• Reusable 750 ml water bottle (we refill for free on tour)

• 30 SPF–50 sunscreen (reef-safe)

• DEET-free mosquito repellent (Picaridin 20%)

• Basic first-aid kit (plasters, diarrhea tablets, rehydration salts)

• Personal medication + copies of prescriptions

• Hand sanitizer + 10 face masks

• Travel towel (microfiber, quick-dry)

• 3–4 reusable cloth bags (no plastic in Cambodia temples)

• Toiletry bag (travel-size everything)

• 1 roll biodegradable toilet paper (just in case)

Temple & Culture Essentials

• Lightweight scarf or sarong (instant temple cover-up)

• Small foldable umbrella (doubles as sunshade)

• Respectful sleeved shirt (kept in day bag)

Optional but Loved by Solo Travelers

• Collapsible coffee cup (for Vietnamese cà phê sữa đá)

• Deck of cards or small travel game (instant group bonding)

• Journal + pen (you’ll want to remember the friends you make)

• Portable washing line + travel detergent (3-minute laundry in hotel sinks)

What NOT to Pack (We’ve Got You Covered)

✗ Sleeping bag / tent / camping stove
✗ Heavy jeans / boots
✗ More than 2 pairs of shoes
✗ Expensive jewelry
✗ Full-size toiletries

1. Roll, don’t fold – saves 30% space

2. Use packing cubes – one cube per category

3. Keep temple-appropriate clothes at the top of your day bag

4. One outfit per day + one spare = perfect

5. Bring an empty collapsible tote – markets in Hanoi & Siem Reap are irresistible

6. Wear your bulkiest items on travel days (sneakers + jacket)

Book your Vietnam Cambodia solo tour with Legend Travel Group today:

• Deposit only 10% – pay balance 30 days before departure

• Guaranteed departures every week

• Small groups, big adventures

• Meet your new travel family on Day 1

legendtravelgroup.com
WhatsApp: +84 825 862 222

Pack once. Travel twice. Make friends for life.
See you in Vietnam & Cambodia!

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