Monday, March 17, 2008

Packing list

We can't have a blog about the trip without a packing list, so here it is:

Bags
Rucksacks x2
Day pack
Rucksack covers x2
Mini keyring bags
Dry bags x2
Drawstring bin liners
Sleeping
Sleeping bags x2
Mummy bags x2
Mosquito net
Pillowcases x2
Travel blankets
Travel pillows x2
Double sheet
Footwear
Trainers x2
Sandals x2
Trail running shoes x2
Anna's clothes
Poncho
Jacket
Hats
Sarongs
Skirts x2
Bikinis x2
Trousers x1
Shorts
Knickers x4
Bras x4
Socks x4
T-shirts x4
Hoodie
Jamie's clothes
Poncho
Waterproof jacket
Hat
Sarong
Trousers x2
Socks x 4
Boxers x 4
Rash shirt
T-shirts x4
Bermuda shorts
Shorts
Hoodie
Tools & toys
Frisbee
Washing line
Torch
Head torch
Sink plug adapter
Leatherman
Eye shades
Cutlery (sporks x2)
Mugs
Money belts/pockets
Snorkelling gear
Jamie sunglasses
Anna sunglasses
Padlocks
Bike chain
Sewing kit
Kettle element
Binoculars
Backgammon
Playing cards
Compass/thermometer
Jesus (gaffa) tape
Lighter/matches
Pens
Hooks
Ear plugs
Safety pins
Cable ties
Straps
Spanish guitar
Guitar soft case
Mini guitar tuner
Plectra
Guitar string sets x 2
Media
Copies of documents x2
Scans of documents on USB
Photo selection from home
DVDs (entourage)
CDs (music for US car trip)
CD case
Passport holders
Passports
Waterproof document pouches
Moleskin notebooks x2
LP CA
LP SA
LP LA
LP California
RG Mexico
Finnish Spanish phrase book
English Spanish phrase book
Electronics
N95
N95 headphones
N95 cable
N95 sd cards x3
SD card reader
USB sticks x2
N5100
Phone charger
Phone chager Nseries adapter
Ipod mini in plastic shell
Itrip
Ipod charger
Ipod headphones
Ipod double headphone adapter
Cybershot camera
Camera USB cable
Camera charger
Camera memory cards x3
Universal socket adapter
Clock radio
Toiletries & medical
First aid kit
Sterile kit
Travel towels
Wash bags x2
Nail kit
Wash kit
Water purificication pump
Collapsing water bottle
Water purification tabs
Baby wipes
Disinfectant
Malaria pills (Malarone & Doxy)
Off (and other sprays)
Antibiotics
Contraceptive pills
Prophylactics
Burana/aspirin
Milk pills
Multivitamins
Iron tabs
Sun cream
After sun (cocoa butter)
Foot tape
Yeast cream
Diarrhea tabs
Antihystimines
Hair wax
Hair spray
Toothbrushes x2
Deodorant x2
Contact lens solution
Contact lenses x12 pairs
Moisturiser x2
Make up stuff
Shampoo & conditioner
Snowboard gear
Snowboard bag
Boards & bindings x2
Boots x2
Jackets x2
Trousers x2
Straps x2
Pippos x2
Gloves x2
Goggles x2
Lock
Long johns/tightsx2 each
Thermal vestsx3 each
Socksx2 each
Long sleeved topsx1 each
Helmets x2
Screwdriver
Jeans x2
Casual top x2

The piccy just shows the tools, toys, leccy gear and sleeping stuff. Luckily all our snowboard stuff just fits in my big snowboard bag but let's see how our backpacks turn out. I am praying for 15 kilos but expecting 18-20. We are still debating ponchos Vs jackets, if we want eyeshades and earplugs, and if we can leave out trainers - handy for footy games with the local youth!

Of course we don't have to carry all this. The snowboard gear and the US guidebooks will be jettisoned before Mexico. There are a few things we might leave out but things like the drugs are worth getting now and are based on our experiences in India. Of course we would be happy if we never have to open the first aid kit or use any antibiotics...

We still have to sort out the document copies, get the iPod and phone loaded, get Anna a helmet, get a bike chain (found two but no spare keys - doh), and find some decent bin liners, as well as a few little things we can find in the states (like the trail runners) but we are in good shape.

Three songs about packing:
#3 Would I Lie To You, Eurythmics
#2 Ready 2 Ryde, Snoop Dogg
#1 A Bird That Whistles, Joni Mitchell

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