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Monday, March 26, 2007

But What Will I Bring?!?!?!?!


This is from the website: onebag.com - enjoy!

For a detailed explanation of the items (and philosophy) in this list, visit:
www.OneBag.com
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Here we go:
dressy jacket
2 pairs trousers/skirts (shorts?)
2–4 shirts
swimsuit
dark (cardigan) sweater
rainwear (umbrella?)
parka, coat, or equivalent
3+ pairs socks
3+ pairs undergarments
long (lightweight) underwear
long T-shirt or sarong [cover-up]
necktie, scarf, hairband, bandanna
gloves / mittens
sun hat / knitted cap, hat clip
1 pair dressy shoes (laces?)
1 pair walking shoes/boots (laces?)
flip-flops or sandals
belt
travel pack or shoulder bag
(& luggage cart?)
daypack (fanny pack? purse?)
lightweight duffel/laundry bag
luggage lock(s) (cable?)
alarm clock/watch (batteries?)
flashlight, headstrap, extra batteries
(bulbs?)
multipurpose tool, scissors
spoon (fork? chopsticks?),
(coffee tin lid) plate
compass
whistle
inflatable travel pillow
hostel sheet bag (sleeping bag?
bivouac sack? blanket? tent?)
safety pins, rubber bands, cord
sewing kit, including large needle
to accommodate dental floss
(Ziploc®) plastic bags, garbage bags
duct (or gaffer’s) tape
toothbrush, tooth cleaner, floss
razor, blades, shaving oil/cream
comb and/or hairbrush
shampoo, bar soap & container
deodorant
nail clippers
[unbreakable] mirror
(Viscose?) towel
universal (flat) sink stopper
detergent, spot remover
(surgical rubber braid) clothesline
inflatable hangers [to dry clothes]
toilet paper, antibacterial wipes
(chemical or mechanical) water
purifier
analgesic of choice
diarrhea treatment
(e.g., Lomotil and/or Cipro)
infection treatment (e.g., Keflex)
malaria tablets
insect repellent, mosquito net
sunscreen, lip balm
bandages, moleskin (other first aid?)
menstrual, contraceptive,
and/or prophylactic supplies
vitamins, necessary medications
plastic water bottle, (collapsible) cup
dark glasses, retainer, case
lens cleaning cloth/supplies, copy
of prescription (spare glasses?)
earplugs (eye mask?) [to ease sleep]
pen(s), small notebook, glue stick
[for notes, addresses, diary, …]
personal address book (stamps?)
maps, guidebooks, phrase books,
Post-it® notes, restaurant lists,
membership cards, business/calling
cards, telephone access numbers
reading material
large envelopes [to mail things home]
passport, visas, extra passport
photos, vaccination certificates
copies of important documents
(international?) driver’s license,
health insurance information
travel tickets
charge & ATM cards, cash,
traveller’s cheques
2 personal cheques
security pouch [worn under clothes]


Optional Items:
camera (lenses? flash? tripod? film?
extra batteries? charger?)
cellular telephone (charger?)
laptop computer, power cord
(adapters?), flash drive
(solar) calculator
rubber door stop [for security]
gifts


From the “One Bag” Web Site
What to Pack (on a Trip of any Length)
What to pack when travelling?

An old adage suggests bringing half as much clothing and twice as much money. This is a list of the maximum amount of stuff one should ever need to cart around (and all of it—except for what you’ll be wearing—will fit into a single carryon-sized bag).


Eliminate items whenever possible. Minimize clothing by selecting a uniform (one or two) colour scheme. Choose fabrics carefully: natural fabrics wrinkle more easily and dry more slowly than modern synthetics. Learn to “bundle wrap”, to avoid wrinkles and save space. And remember
that there are two kinds of luggage: carryon, and lost.

Thursday, March 8, 2007