10 March 2008

#80 - trip list

i make lists. here is one i started at work and need to write down somewhere better than scratch paper so i don't have to start it again. list of things to take/pack when i go on my month-long trip to central america! whoopie! a lot of these things are like "duh" but need to be on the list. crossed out items i already have. other things i have but aren't quite ready or don't have enough of.

general items - things i definitely need!
  • backpacking backpack
  • day pack/bag - something pretty simple to carry over the shoulder and fit camera, wallet, notebook, snacks, pens, etc
  • money belt
  • wallet
  • cash
  • credit cards
  • traveler's checks
  • passport + copies of
  • driver's license/id + copies of
  • insurance card + health info + copies of
  • watch
  • alarm clock
  • camera + extra batteries/memory card
clothes - preferably quick drying, light weight things in darker colors.
  • chacos
  • a hiking/running/tennis shoe
  • rubber slippers
  • swim suit + shorts
  • convertible pants - can be used as pants or when it gets hot...shorts! would be great with cargo pockets.
  • regular long pants
  • shorts - i've heard only tourists wear shorts but i don't know how i'll survive wearing long pants in tropical weather, maybe if they are nice it's ok
  • convertible shirt with collar - roll up sleeves with button to keep it up, these are most likely protecting from the sun with UPF 50
  • something nice that is ok for wedding
  • short sleeve shirts
  • tank tops
  • vest
  • light fleece
  • rain jacket
  • underwear and bras
  • comfy/lounging clothes + PJs
  • hat
  • bandana
  • socks
  • line to hang clothes on
toiletries - i'm pretty low maintenance but still there's quite a bit here, in travel sizes of course
  • shampoo + conditioner
  • soap
  • washcloth + towel
  • razor
  • toothbrush + toothpaste
  • floss
  • sunscreen
  • bug spray
  • first aid - bandaids, gauze, neosporin, etc
  • medications - prescription + tylenol/ibuprofen, antihistamine
  • emergen C packets
  • deodorant!
  • girl stuff
  • TP
  • sewing kit + safety pins
miscellaneous - stuff that you still probably need
  • power adapter (maybe)
  • notebooks
  • pens
  • swiss army knife
  • flashlight
  • double sheet + pillow case
  • extra stuff sacks
  • playing cards
  • a book
  • sunglasses
  • binoculars
  • ziploc bags of different sizes

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