I’ve been to every country in the world — here are the 5 things I never leave home without

Even if you consider yourself an avid traveler, odds are Barry Hoffner has you beat, as he’s one of the few people who have visited all but one country on Earth.

An investment banker-turned-farmer and philanthropist, Hoffner was inspired to visit every corner of our beautiful, broken world after the sudden loss of his wife, Jackie, in 2017.

“Travel couldn’t be an escape for me but rather the path to reclaiming the belief that even after loss, my life and the world still held wonder, he wrote in “Belonging to the World,” the book that chronicles his global journeys through grief and other transformative terrain.

Hoffner’s worldwide wanderings have taken him to 192 out of 193 countries (with plans to cross North Korea off his list later this year).

A veteran of long-haul flights, the road less traveled and the unexpected detour — Hoffner is well-versed in the art of packing.

“I pack really lightly,” he told The Post, noting that it’s important for him to limit his luggage to one carry-on.

Here are his can-never-leave-home-without travel essentials — and some may surprise you.

Portable power bank

Always in Hoffner’s carry-on is a portable power bank to keep devices juiced up, no matter how far afield he finds himself.

“For me, this is the most essential item. You never know when you’re not going to have electricity,” he explained to The Post.

It’s important to note that when traveling, make sure to check your airline’s portable charger policy, as some, including Southwest, have cracked down on the battery-saving devices, limiting one per flyer and requiring that the device either be on their person or in a bag under the seat due to concerns about midair fire risks.

Backpack

Unsurprisingly, Hoffner opts for an Osprey backpack over a roller bag.

“I just feel better with that because there are a lot of places I travel where the roller just doesn’t work,” he shared.

Merino wool t-shirts

To maximize space in his carry-on backpack, Hoffner packs odor-resistant, temperature-regulating, fast-drying, anti-wrinkle T-shirts from the brand Unbound Merino.

“They’re made from merino wool, and apparently they don’t smell, so I can wear the same T-shirt for a few days,” he said.

Ear buds

To protect the sanctity of sleep while on the road, Hoffner counts earplugs among his travel must-haves.

“Oftentimes, there’s a lot of noise in the kind of places I stay, so ear buds or earplugs are essential,” he said.

Starbucks Instant Coffee Packets

“I bring these packets when I can’t have a local coffee for whatever reason,” explained Hoffner, citing access or his early rise time as barriers to local brew.

On one journey, Hoffner upgraded his instant coffee with a surprising addition.

“We’re in the desert in Mauritania, and I come out in the morning to watch the sunrise, and there’s a camel herder in front of me milking his camels,” he shared.

“I walk over and point and say in Arabic, ‘Can I try some of that camel milk?’ He looks at me like I have two heads, but then he beckons me over and pours a little bit in my coffee.”

The verdict? Satisfying but a touch too salty for his taste.