Backpacker Pack List continued, again!

Ok, continuing on with what to take backpacking...

Towel
   I really don't like travel towels and prefer to travel with an old worn cotton towel. But I did wish I had a little towel for my feet and and Croc sandals.

A friend had this little towel-in-pouch. I wished I had one.

Toiletries
   I have travelled with people who travel with a tremendous lot of bathroom products, but I've got no intention of being a beauty queen, and so I just keep things pretty basic. Here's one thing that you can learn.... it seems that, in my experience, toilet paper is available in most parts of the world. Yes, you might need to carry a roll, but no, you won't need to bring it from home!
   Regarding shampoo, if you can get to a Lush shop you can get a shampoo bar, other shops might sell them too leave a comment if you know of places). Used correctly (not much is needed each time) a bar will last for ages. I wash my hair about twice a week and I made one bar last a whole year. I kept it in a sock made of the same stuff as what winter tights (ladies) are made from, and I kept regular soap in the other sock of the pair. These socks kept the bars together, and kept the space taken up in my toiletries bag to a minimum.
   I discovered that a good comb was sufficient enough, and I didn't need to carry a hairbrush. You will probably want a moisturiser. In Peru I discovered buying individual satchels of Ponds moisturiser was cheaper than buying a tub, and the satchels were more convenient.
   To shave, look for shaving oil, a little bottle lasts a long time.
   Nappy pins are essential.... daily to hang a wet facecloth to dry, and you are bound to find other uses.
   Important! Toiletry bags are much better if they have a strong, large hook to hang them with. If it doesn't you might have to sit your bag on a wet bench.
   Finally, GIRLS ONLY, a menstrual cup (see http://menstrualcups.org/ to find out more) works wonders at home and whilst travelling. They are easy to use, just take a bottle of clean water with you to the toilet when it's time to deal with it. When you have a menstrual cup you won't have to search for pads or tampons ever again.

Miscellaneous Travel Essentials
   A swim shirt! Australians call them 'Rashies'. They protect your skin from the sun, especially whilst swimming (because a regular shirt doesn't perform as well when wet). These are great, especially if you are travelling alone and not comfortable the stares of locals or wanting to ask any Tom to rub suncream on your back.
   A hat - preferably a broad brim hat that you can fold or stuff into your bag.
   Suncream
   Sunglasses.
   A first aid kit. From the travel doctor.
   Pen, notebook.

Well, that, I think, covers it!