05 March, 2010

What Should I Pack?

The longer the trip the less you should pack!

Ideally have only one backpack weighting less than 7kg and containing:

  1. An open-return ticket
  2. No itinerary or a very flexible one
  3. Visas (often easier and cheaper to obtain them directly at the border)
  4. No ICT stuff (max a cheap mobile and portable camera)
  5. Money split across multiple pre-paid cards + credit card + $800 cash
  6. Old clothes:
    • sandals (shoes only in winter)
    • 3 shirts
    • 3 pants (long, short, costume)
    • 6 underwear
    • 1 pair of socks (if sandals instead of shoes)
    • rain coat
    • jumper
  7. Travel insurance
  8. Basic medicines
  9. Alarm clock
  10. Couple of books (hopefully profound topics)
  11. Toiletries
    • nail clippers
    • toothbrush/paste
    • soap
    • toilette paper
    • shampoo (less than 200ml)
    • sun cream 40+ (less than 200ml)
  12. Sunglasses (if necessary)
  13. No jewellery, watch, rings, etc.
  14. Earplugs
  15. Sleep mask
  16. Notepad/pencil/pen/pencil sharpener
  17. Small lock (no key)
  18. Midsize towel
  19. Two plastic bags
  20. Lonely planet of first country to visit
  21. Wallet
  22. Passport
  23. Belt for cards/money safety
  24. Insects repellent

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