Backpacking is more than just lugging a 70L rucksack on your back. It is a way of travelling, of feeling comforted even during the most uneasy conditions. And if you ever wondered whether or not you qualify as a savvy backpacker, now is the time to find out.

If you do most of the things mentioned below, chances are you’re a true backpacker at heart:

• You always write down your parents address when asked for your permanent address.
• The occupation column on application forms leave you confused.
• You have friends pretty much in every corner of the world.
• You love the idea of slow travel and getting lost in a new city.
• You sniff-check your clothes to find out whether they’re wearable or not.
• You can wear the same shirt for a week, and jeans for two weeks.
• A pleasant outdoor weather is more important to you than anything else.
• You do your laundry in the sink.
• There’s always a pouch of detergent in your bag. And a tissue roll.
• If surprisingly you find a toilet roll in the bathroom, you never miss a chance using it. And using a bit extra.
• You love the free stuff a bit more than the average person.
• Hot water feels luxury to you.
• And so is air conditioning.
• Despite travelling solo, you haven’t slept in a room by yourself pretty much since you last left home.
• You secretly look down upon travellers with a big rolling suitcase.
• You love staying in remote areas with no phone reception.
• You never know what day of week it is today.
• Pretty much every time a traveller invites you for a drink or dinner together, you end up saying YES!
• You have slept on airports and train stations to save money on accommodation, at least once.
• You have learnt to find positives in challenging situations.
• You know how to sleep in a rickety bus or an uncomfortable train ride.
• You can pack your bag in less than a minute.
• Your wallet contains at least three different currencies.
• You spend more money on experiences than things.

Further Reading: Want To Become A Frugal Backpacker? Learn To Sleep And Shit Anywhere!

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