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TRAVEL GEAR CHECK-LIST

CHECK-LIST OF RECOMMENDED/SUGGESTED TRAVEL GEAR
VLWL=Very low weight load | MWL=Medium weight load

CLOTHING For tropical to moderate climates (including what you are wearing.)

	Item	VLWL	MWL
	Footwear. A pair of light or mid-weight hiking boots is a good choice if you are planning on a lot of nature travel. Your pack is going to be heavy and boots provide for added ankle support. However, if you plan to remain in warm-hot climate areas, good, well-ventilated hiking shoes (or even just a good pair of sport sandals) will serve your footwear needs.	1	1
	Extra laces and a small tube of shoe glue in case repairs are needed.		1
	Sandals. Sport sandals (such as Teva’s) are lightweight, tough, and you can get a great fit. (This may replace bringing shoes or boots.)	1	1
	Socks. If you plan on doing some hiking, purchase hiking socks from travel gear stores. Plus, 1 pair of lightweight or liner socks - They add warmth when it's cool and cool you when it's hot. For hot weather climates, a well made pair of thin (seamless) socks will keep your feet cool and protected.	1-2 pairs	2-3 pairs
	Underpants/panties. Cotton is best (avoid white color).	2-3 pairs of	3-5 pairs
	Long underwear (top and bottom). The silk ones provide great heat and compress down to almost nothing.		1 pair
	Walking shorts. Loose and comfortable, preferably nylon, which (for men) double as a swim suit. (Please, avoid attire which expose your butt cheeks.)	1-2 pairs	1-2 pairs
	Pants. Because of bulk and drying time, avoid jeans (khaki can double as casual dinner wear). Pants with zip-off legs can come in handy. I suggest The North Face’s trekking pants or something similar from REI. Plus, 1 pair of thin cotton pants or a sarong, which you can buy cheaply overseas.	1 pair	1-2 pairs
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[to top] EQUIPMENT & ESSENTIALS Ratings: E=Essential | S=Semi-essential | W=Worthy of consideration A=Can easily be purchased abroad (should you decide you want it after all)
	Item	E/S/W	A
	Backpack. A front loading backpack. (Travel packs with wheels are a great help, but note the added weight.)	E
	Daypack. Some backpacks come with a small detachable one.	E	A
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[to top] NON-ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT ITEMS WORTH CONSIDERING
	Camera. Choose a good, lightweight and compact auto focus with a zoom. The discount electronic stores generally have a nice selection.
	iPod. Choose one with ear plug type headphones, and maybe, an extra set and a "Y" jack if there are two of you.
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[to top] FIRST AID POUCH/KIT
	Item	E/S/W	A
	Rehydration packets . 2 oral rehydration packets for diarrhea. This is very important.	E	A
	Topical antiseptic. Povidone-Iodine 10% solution. A couple of ounces will due.	E	A
	Birth control/Condoms. Condoms and/or birth control pills. Bring the prescription.	S	A
	Motion sickness pills. I recommend Bonine over Dramamine but they both cause drowsiness.	S
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Packing Your Bag

Besides buying and bringing only the most lightweight and compact items, how you pack your bag will determine what will really fit and how well it will be protected.

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