| C O R E D U D S | |||
| long pants (nylon fabric is durable, lightweight and quick-drying) | walking shorts (keep 'em on the longer side) | ||
| two lightweight short-sleeved shirts (no cotton — it'll never dry) | two bras: regular, sports (breathable moisture-wicking material) | ||
| dark (dirt-defying) long skirt (to hike in and for downtime at the village) | four pair underwear | ||
| poly pro long underwear | fleece pullover | ||
| parka/ski jacket (big enough to fit over fleece/sweater) | winter hat (fleece or wool to retain body heat) | ||
| gloves/thin liners | scarf/neck gaiter | ||
| three-four pair hiking socks (no cotton - don't scrimp on quality; your entire trip is on foot) | water sealed hiking boots | ||
| sandals/flip-flops | lightweight rain poncho | ||
| T A K I N G C A R E | |||
| eyeglasses/contacts (& prescrip., case, solution) | sunglasses | ||
| tampons/pads | sun block (15+) and lip balm | ||
| prescription drugs in labeled plastic bottles & generic names, copies of your prescriptions | toothbrush/toothpaste | ||
| vitamins if needed (these make good gifts too) | 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 | anithistamine | ||
| insect repellent | |||
| 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/other 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 tix (leave a copy at home too) | ||
| sleeping bag rated to 10 degrees F | altimeter/compass | ||
| rainfly for your pack | |||
| 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 | |||
| sleeping pad (optional, but really helpful) | candles | ||
| earplugs (those yaks can really make a racket!) | trekking poles (also optional, but really helpful) | ||
| carabiner (great for hanging wet/dirty stuff off your pack) | bandana | ||
| candy stash for energy burst on the trails or to give as gifts | |||
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