What's in our Pack?

Everything we decided to carry in our packs had to serve multiple purposes. It had to be quick drying for all the sink washings, get us through diverse climates, be small enough to wad up in a ball, weigh little to nothing, last through a years worth of wear and tear, be comfy and presentable in both cities and small villages, protect our health and well being while letting us blend in as much as possible...all weighing less than 40 lbs for Vell & 35 lbs for Deb.

 

Vell's Gear

  • Merrell light hiking shoes
  • Chacos (teva like sandals)
  • Flip Flops (for showering)
  • 4 T-shirts (non cotton)
  • Long sleeve Patagonia capilene shirt
  • Long sleeve Smartwool thermal
  • 2 Patatgonia Puckerware button up shirts (for dressier days)
  • 2 Northface convertible pants (legs zip off to wear as shorts
  • Patagonia pants (for cities & dressier occasions)
  • Mountain Hard Wear shorts
  • Boardshorts
  • Patagonia Fleece
  • Patagonia Supercell Rain jacket
  • Patagonia Down jacket (doubles as a pillow)
  • 4 Smartwool socks
  • 4 capilene Patagonia boxers
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Bandana/buff
  • Pack Towel (quick drying chamois-like towel)
  • Watch
  • Osprey Pack cover (rainfly) & Airporter bag
  • Marmot Sleeping bag
 

Deb's Gear

  • Solomon light hikers
  • Chacos (teva like sandal)
  • Flip flops (for showers )
  • 4 t-shirts (non cotton)
  • Long sleeve Patagonia capilene shirt
  • Long sleeve Smartwool thermal
  • 2 tank tops
  • Patagonia Continental pant-convert to capris
  • Prana yoga pants (for travel days & pjs)
  • Horny Toad khaki pants (for dressier days)
  • 2 pair shorts
  • 2 long skirts
  • 2 bathing suits
  • Patagonia El Cap Fleece
  • Patagonia Supercell Rain jacket
  • Patagonia Down jacket (doubles as a pillow)
  • 6 undies
  • 2 bras (1 sports bra)
  • 1 pair pj/lounge shorts
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Bandana/buff
  • Pack Towel (quick drying chamois-like towel)
  • Osprey Pack cover (rainfly) & Airporter bag
  • Marmot Sleeping bag
 
 

Toiletries

  • Toothbrush,toothpaste and dental floss
  • Razor
  • Deodorant (to share)
  • Small hair pick/comb
  • Q-tips
  • Eye Drops
  • Nail clippers
  • Dr Bonners 18 in 1 Magic soap (for washing, showering, brushing teeth, etc....we'll see)
  • Shampoo & conditioner (until we run out)
  • Lotion
  • Chapstick
  • Sunscreen
  • Eyeliner
  • Hair rubberband, bobby pins, headband
  • Birth control pills
  • Tampons
  • Acidophilus
  • Maalox, Advil, Allegra, Imodium
  • Cold & flu medicine

Technology

  • HP Ipaq PDA (fits in breast pocket)
  • Wireless Keyboard (fits in breast pocket)
  • Super DigiBin (portable hard drive-bit larger than breast pocket)
  • Canon A80 Digital camera
  • Compact Flash cards (6)
  • Rechargeable batteries & charger
  • AC Plug Adapter/Converter
  • Mini headphones
  • SLR camera, teleconverter lens, UV & Polarizer filters, & film
 

Miscellaneous

  • Guide books-left with 2 (India & Nepal) will have others shipped as we go
  • Reading books
  • Nalgene water bottles
  • Platypus collapseable water bottle
  • Leatherman
  • Compass
  • Mini duct tape, sharpie, rubberbands, seamgrip, superglue, safety pins, packing tape (for shipping & covering guidebooks for durability & water resistance)
  • Universal sink plug, elastic nylon cord
  • PacSafe coil & lock (for locking our packs in our hotel, on trains etc.)
  • Mini toilet paper rolls (thanks Dad)
  • Ear plugs
  • Rx drugs
  • Mini sewing kit
  • Chlorine solution (for water treatment)
  • Antibacterial wipes
  • Playing cards
  • Gifts (pens, bracelets, toy cards, cigarettes)
 
 

Documents

  • Passports

  • $450 Travelers cheques
  • $400 US Cash
  • Extra passport photos
  • WHO immunization cards
  • Airline tickets
  • Contact information for friends and family
  • Business cards
  • International driver's license
  • Phonecards
  • AMEX/Capital One, and ATM/debit cards
  • Copy of insurance policies
  • Marriage certificate
  • Important numbers (credit cards, travel insurance, health insurance, frequent traveler numbers etc.)
  • Photocopies of all important documents (carry copy of each others documents)
 
We should be sponsored by Patagonia-good thing we took advantage of their huge biannual sale. Bottom line, their stuff lasts and that is very important on this adventure.