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Suggested Packing List
Please consider taking along the following items on your trip. This is not a fixed list, but more of a guideline, so feel free to add and remove items as you see fit. Use your best judgment, and pack as lightly as possible. You will appreciate light luggage towards the end of your trip. You may wish to include a small duffle for purchases bought along the way. General Travel * Daypack * Waterproof duffle bag or suitcase * New “airport friendly” luggage locks or just use plastic zip ties to “lock” luggage * Luggage Tags (NOTE: No matter what type of trip you are on, the key to dressing is layering. This will allow you to stay warm day or night despite wide temperature fluctuations. Also remember cotton and jeans do not dry easily. Include a few items made of capilene or polypro which wick moisture away from your body.) * Long - sleeved shirts: 2 to 3 pieces * Shor - sleeved shirts: 3 to 4 piece * Pants: 2 to 3 (Comfortable, loose fitting and quick drying) * Shorts: 1 to 2 pair (Acceptable most places except cities, churches, and other places of worship) * Travel skirt for women (Lightweight and below the knee) * Thin polypro or capilene long underwear top and bottom * Waterproof shell jacket – ALWAYS! * Fleece, jacket or sweater * Walking shoes with good support and traction * Socks‐ 3 to 4 pairs * Underwear – 4 to 5 changes * Swimsuit * Tampons (w/o applicators) for women * Toilet kit including toothbrush/paste, soap, shampoo, Kleenex, moisturizing lotion, razor, shave cream, etc. * Sunglasses * Sunscreen * Insect repellent * Money belt * Travel watch/alarm clock * Extra eyeglasses and eyeglass straps * Photo gear * Universal plug adaptor for your camera battery recharger * Light‐weight binoculars * Pocket knife – Must go in your checked bag * Phrase Book * Reading material * Pen and note pad * Name Card * Ear plugs to block the ever-present noise * Plastic grocery bags for wrapping liquid bottles or dirty shoes * Pictures of your family and home town * Snack foods * Head Lamp * Sleeping sheet if staying in rural places * Light rain gear * Small back pack to strap on the back of your bike ( For biking Tour ) * Rain gear |
