There are many different factors to be taken into consideration when packing for an indefinite trip. The climate and purpose of the trip are some of the most important things to think about. If I plan on trekking through the Himalayas or in Patagonia I would definitely want hiking boots, raingear, and possibly trekking poles. If I am planning on going to the Seychelles or Bali I might not even bring a shirt, let alone having the burden of lugging around a couple of trekking poles.
My advice then is to …