"I had grown into my clothes the way travelers do who haven't looked into a mirror for weeks."
-Colin Thubron, Night in Vietnam
Kelly's Packing List
Clothing:
1 pair convertible pants
1 pair blue jeans
1 long cotton skirt
2 pairs of casual shorts
2 t-shirts
2 long sleeve shirts
3 casual shirts
1 fleece vest
4 pairs of socks
7 pairs of cotton underwear
3 bras
1 sports top (bra)
1 pair cotton sport shorts
1 2-piece swim suit
1 full piece swim suit
pajamas
*** I didn't include my winter clothing in this particular list because for the first 9 months of the year we will be following summer. When I leave for Glasgow and London for New Year's, at the end of December 2001, I plan to bring an extra suitcase with my winter clothes and store them at Phillip's mother's house...she lives in London. This way when we arrive in Europe in October 2002 I will be prepared!
Shoes:
1 pair of Solomon sport/running shoes
1 pair of Teva sandals
Toiletry Items:
shampoo
conditioner
soap
luffa puff
razor
face wash
deodorant
toothbrush
toothpaste
dental floss
brush
chap stick
cosmetics
sun screen
tweezers/scissors
pony tail holders
chip clips
barrette clips
body lotion
feminine products
face moisturizer
blemish cream
Q-tips
Accessories and Miscellaneous:
mask
snorkel
diving boots
first aid kit
pac safe luggage lock
bug repellant (Permethrin)
antibacterial gel
towel
wash cloth
sleep sheet
2 small luggage locks
hat
prescription glasses
sunglasses
anorak (rain poncho)
prescription medication
address book and dive log
journal
camera/camera case
film
batteries
water purifier bottle
wrist watch
rubber bands
day pack
travel pillow
money pouch/belt
portable alarm clock
large zip lock bags to store wet items
reading material for plane flights, train rides, etc
Important Documents:
passport
driver's license
international driver's license
international student/youth ID card
airline tickets (and a copy)
itinerary
social security card
insurance
International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card)
international youth hostel card/calling card
visas
credit card/ATM card
traveler's checks
cash
contact names and addresses
Phillip's Packing List
Clothing:
1 pair convertible pants
1 pair blue jeans
1 pair of khaki pants
1 pair of water proof pants
1 pair of casual shorts
1 pair of swim shorts
3 t-shirts
1 polo shirt
1 short sleeve v-neck shirt
1 long sleeve t-shirt
1 long sleeve fleece
4 pairs of socks
4 pairs of boxers
1 pair of sleep pants
*** I am bringing a lot of winter stuff to survive in Britain when I leave on the 2nd (Dec. 01) so I will just leave it at my mum's.
Shoes:
1 pair of Northface Gortex sport/running shoes
1 pair of Eddie Bauer sandals
Toiletry Items:
shampoo
conditioner
bottled soap/laundry detergent
electric razor
face wash
deodorant
toothbrush
dental floss
toothpaste
chap stick
sun screen
Accessories and Miscellaneous:
mask
snorkel
diving boots
sewing kit
clothes line
pac safe luggage lock
deet bug repellant
antibacterial gel
grapefruit extract
towel
sleep sheet
2 small luggage locks
hat
belt
prescription glasses
sunglasses
anorak (rain poncho)
prescription medication
journal
film
batteries
Safewater Anywhere G2 water filter bottle
wrist watch that predicts weather
day pack
travel pillow
money pouch/belt
large zip lock bags to store wet items
leatherman knife
MP3 player w/2500 songs
headphone splitter
audio books
lonely planet guides
knife sharpener
tiny mag light
door stop
duck tape
MP3 car adapter
Important Documents:
passport
driver's license
international driver's license
international student/youth ID card
airline tickets (and a copy)
itinerary
insurance
International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card)
international youth hostel card/calling card
visas
credit card/ATM card
traveler's checks
cash