Packing List...
What to bring for a trip like this???
The Samsonite wheeled backpack I
bought for the trip.
What does one bring with them for a year of being on the road? Good
question. Obviously, I'm not exactly sure. All I know is that I'm going to have
to bring less clothes with me for a year than I do for a weekend in Las Vegas.
I feel like this will be some sort of ongoing list. But in the meantime, these are
the essentials that I know I'll be bringing...
       Clothes/Apparel

  • Flip flops
  • Shoes to hike in
  • Pants (5)
  • Tank tops (4)
  • Long-sleeved shirt (2)
  • Short-sleeved shirt (2)
  • Shirt (for going out at night)
  • Parka that folds into a pouch
  • Hoodie sweatshirt
  • Bathing suits (2)
  • Sarong (serves many purposes)
  • Pajamas
  • Underwear (7)
  • Socks (3)
  • Bandanas (2)
  • Hat/visor
  • Sunglasses
  • Fake wedding band (for places where
    women aren't very respected)
  • Ponytail holders/hair clips
  • Compressor pouches (for my clothes)
  • Beach bag

       Technology Gizmos

  • Electrical Adapter
  • Camera/memory cards/USB
    cable/batteries
  • iPod/charger
  • PC laptop/charger/network
    cable/jump drives
  • Flashlight
  • Watch with alarm

       Miscellaneous Travel Stuff

  • Cocoon sheet
  • Towel
  • Journal
  • Clothesline
  • Travel book light
  • Books
  • Travel pillow
  • Crumpler Keystone backpack (for
    laptop and photo stuff)
  • Ziploc baggies
  • Snack bars
  • Safety pins
  • Duct tape
  • Door stop
  • A few pictures of family/friends
  • Back brace
      Toiletries

  • Sanitizer/alcohol wipes
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet seat covers
  • Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Soap
  • Q-tips
  • Razor
  • Facewash
  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Dental floss
  • Feminine products
  • Deodorant
  • Lip balm
  • Ear plugs
  • Sunscreen
  • Nail file
  • Travel make-up kit
  • Tissue
  • Lotion
  • Perfume

 First Aid/Prescriptions

  • Prescriptions/medicine [Ambien,
    malaria pills, muscle relaxers (in case
    my back starts to hurt), etc.]
  • Band-aids
  • Bug Repellent
  • Moleskin
  • Pills for 'stomach problems'
  • Antacids
  • Advil/Excedrin/Aleve
  • Water purifying tablets
  • Tweezers
  • Swiss army knife

Essentials/Financials

  • Money belt
  • Passport/photocopy of passport
  • Credit cards (3) and ATM card
  • U.S. Dollars (for departure taxes, etc.)
  • Credit card info (with phone numbers
    to call)
  • Pens
  • Airline Info
  • Travel insurance info
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