Backpack + guitar for 3–4 months in South America – how to organize?
Hey,
I’m planning a ~3–4 month trip in South America (Colombia → Peru → Bolivia → Brazil) backpacking, and I’d like to travel light but still be comfortable.
A few questions:
- What backpack size would you recommend (40L? 50L?) for this kind of trip?
- I’d really like to bring a guitar (important for me) → any tips for flights + getting around with it?
- My flights include 1 carry-on + 1 checked bag, but I’m not sure how to organize everything (backpack as carry-on + guitar? checked bag + small backpack?)
If you have real setups (weight, packing lists, experience on the road), I’d love to hear them.
Thanks 🙏