Packing List

Proper spray on mosquito repellent with DEET or Picaridin in not something that's advertised as environment friendly.

Bank card to withdraw local currency from ATM. You can check with your bank to find out what fees they charge abroad.

Cash in local currency. Don't leave this to the last minute airports charge higher fees for currency exchange.

Government ID other than passport for example UK Driving Licence so you can. get into clubs and buy drinks as well as in case you loose your passport!

Worldwide travel plug adapter.

Day bag like small rucksack for excursions in addition to suitcase

Lots of High Factor Sun Cream in both spray and cream form. You can buy more expensive cream just for your face in smaller cream sizes.

Lets face it it's inevitable you or one of your buddies it going to get sun burnt so back some after-sun, sun moose or good old Aloe Vera. 

Any medication you already use for the whole duration as you might find it difficult to find in Vietnamese pharmacies.

If you have any allergies or conditions e.g diabetes, insulin, inhaler, EpiPen 

There's lots of travel blogs with advise on basic medical necessities advised for travel in Asian.

Tweezers and nail cutters. Nails do actually grow faster in warmer climates.

Antacid, Diarrhoea, Laxatives, Rehydration Sachets. There's varying interpretations of hygiene where your going and you don't know how your body will react to trying new food so better safe than sorry.

Sleeping pill. You will be exhausted most nights but some people just can't sleep while traveling for example on a night coach. Some people like earbuds as well.

Swimwear and lightweight quick dry towel. You could pinch a towel from your accommodation but its not going to much fun carrying back wet so better if your invest in a travel towel.

Flip flops / sandals very convenient in the climate as well as the beach of course.

Two pairs of shoes, proper supportive walking shoes and a pair of other trainers. You want something that can get muddy and wet and give you the grip you need for hiking as well as something robust you will be happy to out in

Sunglasses are a must as well as for pictures

Charging leads and battery back