Thursday, July 23, 2009

Packing for RTW trip


We watched “A Map for Saturday” last night, which is a documentary about solo travelers. Pretty cool film that really inspires a person to go out and travel the world. We started talking about our packing list. I think we are both glad we are going together, and not solo though! Hopefully be light and nimble, and purchase little things on the road. This will likely change and evolve



Packing list

Backpacks…

Jim just got an Osprey Waypoint 60 which is a versatile bag that works well as luggage or for trekking and is just the right size to hold the below list of gear.

Leslie still needs to purchase this and a backpack bag for planes.

Clothes (Leslie):
Underwear
3-4 pairs socks
Flip-flops
Keen sandals
Walking shoes
2 t-shirts
1 long sleve (non-cotton)
2-3 tank tops
3 skirts
2 shorts
1 pair of khakis
Loki rain jacket
Swimsuit (2)
Hat
Long underwear
lightweight sleeping pants
knit hat

Clothes (Jim):
Underwear
3-4 pairs socks
Flip-flops
River sandals
Trail running shoes
2 t-shirts
1 long sleve (non-cotton)
3 synthetic travel shirts
2 pairs of shorts (one cotton; one synthetic)
2 pairs of long pants (one cotton; one synthetic)
Rain jacket
Swimsuit
Hat
Long underwear
lightweight sleeping pants
knit hat

Toiletries (Leslie):
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Dental floss
Shampoo/conditioner
Small comb
Hair ties
Deodorant
Nail clippers
Tweezers
Small mirror
Small travel towel
Moisturizer

Toiletries (Jim):
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Dental floss
Shampoo
Deodorant
Razor
Small mirror
Small travel towel
Moisturizer

Medicine:
Antibiotics
Pepto/Imodium
Advil
Neosporin
Insect Repellant
Sunscreen
Cough drops
Eye drops
Moleskin for foot blisters
Bandages

Other:
Passport (and copies)
Visa info
Money belts
Water filter
Iodine tablets
Ipods/earphones (essential on loud busses) - Also doubles as Skype phone
Check card
Drivers license
Sunglasses
International health insurance (need to get)
Mosquito net
Camera w/ case
Camera stand
Netbook lightweight laptop
Couple of small padlocks
Water bottle
Emergency contact numbers
Outlet converter
Headlamps
Deck of cards
Notebook/Journal
Pens/Pencils



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