Backpacking Gear for Women on the Road

Choosing the best backpacking gear is one of the most important decisions you'll make before you travel.

I mean the technical or semi-techie stuff: the backpack itself, but also the best travel laptop, GPS, personal locator beacon, water purifier, video and travel cameras, travel money belt or neck wallet...  the extras you might consider taking along, not to mention all the women's travel clothing you can fit in.

If you're wondering what to take with you in terms of clothing and accessories (yes, even we backpackers accessorize!) please head on over to my travel packing list.

As far as your travel gear  is concerned, I won't recommend specific brands. There are excellent review sites that do just that (just Search for the product - laptop, backpack or camera - plus 'reviews'). 

What I will tell you is what to look for when you purchase these items, and the pros and cons of taking them in the first place.

These are some of the questions I'll try to answer:

• Do you need to take your laptop with you? What about all the other stuff - the iPods and MP3s?
• What kind of cellphone should you look for - and do you need a cell in the first place?
• How big should your backpack be?
• How important is a travel mosquito net?
• What is a personal locator beacon (PLB) and why is it an important part of your kit?
• What should be on your first aid kit checklist?
• Do you need proper women's hiking boots or will easy walking shoes do the trick?

There's little worse than a poorly loaded backpack that's too big, a holey mosquito net where malaria is endemic, or a flashlight that simply won't light.

You may want to save money - but these necessary extras are not where you want to skimp and save at the expense of quality.

So what should solo women on the road take along for the journey?

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