| C O R E D U D S | |||
| trousers (consider cargo w/handy pockets) | shorts (in summer/warmer climes) | ||
| three shirts (long/short sleeve mix depending on time 'o year) | dark (dirt-defying) skirt | ||
| two bras: regular, sports | four pair underwear | ||
| swimsuit | fleece | ||
| hat/visor | socks | ||
| walking shoes or boots | sandals (for summer) | ||
| lightweight rain poncho | |||
| T A K I N G C A R E | |||
| eyeglasses/contacts
(& case, solution, prescrip) |
sunglasses | ||
| tampons/pads | sun block (15+) and lip balm | ||
| prescription drugs in labeled plastic bottles & generic names, copies of your prescriptions | toothbrush/toothpaste | ||
| antihistamine | aspirin (general pain), ibuprofen (cramps) | ||
| toilet paper | biodegradable anti-bacterial soap or wipes | ||
| lomotil or other anti-diarrhea drug | contraceptive of choice/ condoms | ||
| small tube anti-biotic/analgesic ointment | moleskin, bandages, tweezers | ||
| shampoo | deodorant | ||
| hairbrush/comb | small washcloth, towel | ||
| health insurance info | small bottle detergent/packet of powder | ||
| M I S C . E S S E N T I A L S | |||
| combination locks for luggage | small flashlight or headlamp and extra batteries | ||
| daypack | Swiss army knife or Leatherman | ||
| lots o' small/medium ziplocks | water bottle | ||
| watch/tiny alarm clock | address book/Palm Pilot/single sheet of important addresses | ||
| passport | airline/train/ferry tix | ||
| ATM card | drivers license or other ID | ||
| calling card | security wallet to wear under clothing | ||
| pens, notebook | photocopies of passport, credit & phone cards, plane/train/ferry tix (leave a copy at home too) | ||
| "sleep sheet" or blanket (for those bring-your-own-bedding spots) | |||
| S O U L G O O D S | |||
| camera & extra film, batteries | pictures of your homeys (bring copies only) | ||
| small charm/toy/talisman | |||
| N I C E T O H A V E | |||
| inflatable travel pillow | candles | ||
| earplugs | sewing kit | ||
| carabiner (great for hanging wet/dirty stuff off your pack) | bandana | ||
| Walkman, MP3 player (for those long rides) | |||
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