The Packing List
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Los Angeles,
California,
United States
Monday, July 30, 2007
With a few days left before I start my travels, I've been busy packing and making sure that I have everything I need.
Backpack- Deuter (40 Liters)
Daypack- Junior Camel Pack (without the bladder)
The Packing List
Clothes
-1 Pant (lightweight-made by Columbia)
-2 Capri pants (lightweight- made by REI and Sierra Nevada)
-2 Shorts (lightweight)
-4 tank tops (3 cotton cheapy, 1 quick dry by Nike)
-1 T-Shirt
-1 Long-sleeve shirt (white, cotton)
-1 Long-sleeve shirt (athletic breathable and warming material- made by Eastern Mountain Sport)
-4 Socks (2 lightweight Coolmax, 1 lightweight smart wool, 1 cotton)
-10 Pairs of underwear
-2 Sport Bras (1 Nike, 1 Danskin)
-2 bandanas
-1 Keen HybridLife walking/sandel shoes
-1 Flip-flops (Reef)
-1 Hiking boot
-1 swimsuit
-1 Rainjacket and poncho (lightweight)
Gear
-1 Backpack cover (made by REI)
-1 Katadyn Water Bottle Microfilter-for protection against pathogenic bacteria and cysts
-1 Moleskin journal
-Camera and battery charger
-Guatemala and Honduras Books (Roughguide and Lonely Planet)
-1 Sleep sack (cotton)
-2 Flashlights (1 Small mini-led pen flashlight (clips on day-pack), Mini Maglite)
-Secret money belt
-Combination lock and chain for pack
-Large travel towel (Microfiber and lightweight- made by REI)
-Body towel (cheap, thin cotton)
-1 mesh sack, 20 liters (made by Sea to Summit)
-Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap-Castile soap (used as shampoo, conditioner and anything else that needs to be cleaned)
-Deodorant
-Toothbrush, toothpaste, toothfloss, holder
-Tweezers, nail file, nail clippers, disposable razors
-Cipro, Augmentin, Malarone, Tylenol, Advil, Bandais, Neosporin, Immodium A-D, Tums, Bite MD (bite antiseptic and analgesic)
-Small container of instant hand sanitizer
-Sleeping eye mask and ear plugs
-Eagle Creek Pack-It Cubes (keeps your clothes separate from everything else)
-Lots of pony-tail holders
-1 Hair brush
-Sunscreen (SPF 50)
-Insect repellent
-1 Swiss army knife
-1 knife (stored in a toothbrush holder), 1 vegetable peeler (fruits and veggies need a quick peel for safety in central America)
-Prescription glasses and sunglasses
-1 Rimmed hat and mosquito hat net
-Watch
-3 magazines (back issues of NewYorker and Science that I haven't read)
-Travel guard insurance card
