It is mainly intended for us, and for fellow travelers who might want to get some tips on what to take on their trip. After all we did a ton of research and have hiked many recreational sports stores, so at least some this should prove useful to others. Be advised however, although this list is of our final cut of all the stuff we are taking, there is a very good chance that many of these items will prove to be useless and will be discarded. Couple of months into the trip, we hope to have a more accurate list of necessities.
However! For the rest of you, I have made links in the list to some cool little items that we stumbled upon in our search for the greatest Travel gadgets. Find out what can cure penis envy or will zap you to get rid of a bug bite.
Toiletry Kits
His:
- Travel Toilet Pepper
- Retractable Razor (+ Cartridges)
- Clever Toothbrush – holds Toothpaste (~2 weeks)
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Dental Floss
- Earplugs
- Lens Box
- Lens Solution
- Eye Drops
- Mirror
- Nail Clipper
Hers:
- Travel Toilet Pepper
- Freshette
- Clever Toothbrush – holds Toothpaste (~2 weeks)
- Dental Floss
- Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Earplugs
- Lens Box
- Lens Solution
- Foldable Brush with mirror in Handle
- CLINIQUE Face Moisturizer with SPF 30
- CLINIQUE Small Mascara
- MAC Lipglass
- MAC Concealer
- Nail File
- Tweezers
- Everyday Panty Liners
- Tampons
- Birth-Control Pills
Preventative Measures
Prescription:
- Zithromax tab 250 mg – Anti-Infective
- Ciprofloxacin tab 500 mg – Anti-Infective
- Acetazolamid (aka Diamox) tab 125 mg – (coping with high altitude)
- Dexamethason tab 4 mg – Elevation Sickness (for quick ascent)
- Nifedipine cap 20 mg – Pulmonary Edema (severe altitude sickness)
- Mefloquine HCL tab 250 mg – Anti-Malarial
- Doxycycline HYCL tab 100 mg - Anti-Malarial
Over the Counter:
- Dimenhydrinate (aka Dramamine) 50 mg- Motion Sickness
- Imodium Advanced – Anti Diarrhea and Gas
- Mylanta – Antacid
- Peptobismol – General Gastrointestinal
- Ibuprofen – Pain and Fever
- Neo-Synephrine (drops) - Congestion
- Ben’s – Tick and Insect Repellent
- Sawyer – Insect Repellent for Clothing
- Birth control Pills
- Condoms
Ointments:
- BROOKS Triple Antibiotic Ointment – First Aid Antibiotic
- BROOKS Clotrimazone – Anti-Fungal
- Lanacane – Anti-Itch
- Hydrocortisone – Histamine Blocker
- Tiger Balm – Muscle Pain, Respiratory Relief
First Aid & Repair
- Sterile Syringes and Needles (From Travel Clinic)
- Travel Duct Tape
- Emergency Dental Repair kit (DenTrek)
- Glasses Repair kit
- Sawing kit – (complimentary from Marriot Hotel)
- Thermometer
- Space Blanket
- Hydrogen Peroxide – MANY Uses
- Polar Pure – Water Disinfectant
- CERA Lyte 70 - Rehydration Sachet
- Skin Shield
- Band-Aids
- Waterproof Medical Tape
- Sterile Pads (2”x2”)
- Alcohol Swabs
- Gauze
- Elastic Bandage
- Click Don't Scratch - Insect Bite Relief
- Travel Laundry Kit - I Like The One From Magellans.com
Sink Stopper, Braded Cloths Line, and Concentrated DYLON Fabric care
Clothes
Underwear in small “Packing Cube” placed in a bigger “Packing Cube” with the rest of the clothes. Separate small Cube for Thermals and Swim Wear.
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His:
- EMS Zip-Off Pants (x2)
- Short-Sleeve Shirts (x?)
- Underwear (4 quick drying, 3 regular)
- Socks (2 pairs hiking, 5 regular)
Small Cube: - 2 Piece Thermal
- Bathing Suit
Other: - Long-Sleeve Fleece with hood
- EMS Gore-Tex Jacket with hood
- Asolo Fugitive GTX Hiking Shoes
- Chaco Terreno Z1 Sandals
Small Cube in Big:
Hers:
- EMS Zip-Off Pants
- Water Girl Capri Pants
- Shorts- Most travel shorts look dorky. Try boy’s swimming trunks for well-fitting Quick drying shorts.
- Sarong (aka Pareo, aka Wrap-Around) - It’s a Beach Towel, it’s a Sun Dress, It’s a Super-skirt!
- Short-Sleeve Shirts (x4) from “Wet Seal”
- “Going Out” Tank-top
- Underwear (3 quick drying, 4 regular)
- Bras (3 sports, 1 regular)
- Socks (3 pairs hiking, 4 regular)
Small Cube: - 2 Piece Thermal
- Bathing Suit (x2)
Other: - Long-Sleeve Fleece with hood
- EMS Gore-Tex Jacket with hood
- Vasque Mica GTX Hiking Shoes
- Teva Grecko Sandals
Small Cube in Big:
Other:
- Sleep Sheet (x2) – Hostel Requirement
- Stuff Bag (x2) – To Put the Backpack in when on Airline Conveyor-Belt
- Travel Towels (Micro Fiber) x2
- Had Covering Bug- Net – Best Used with Hat
- Disposable Emergency Poncho (Coleman)
- FlatWorld Orikaso Dish
- FOLD-A-CUP - Foldable Cup
- Ultra-Light Utensils – Walmart has ones that fold in to each other.
- Light Sticks
- Lighter
- Antibacterial Moist Wipes
- Sanitizing Spray
- Kwikpoint – Point to Pictures and Communicate Worldwide
- “The Worst-Case Scenario” Survival Card Game
- Half Sized Playing Cards
- Permanent Marker (Retractable)
- Watches – Walmart has Water Resistant, 165FT, watches for $6.45. Reputable sources on the net say that these are even good to dive with and if they brake… well it only $6.45! Most end up working just fine throughout, and if you don’t end up using them, give them out as souvenirs. Something I would have liked to know before we bought our $40 Watches which although say can go to 100M, clearly state in the operation manual: “Not Recommended for Diving”. However, I took a chance and I have to say that although diving is not recommended my watch did withstand four 40-70FT dives.
Electronics
- Ultra Small Laptop w/ Mouse
- Stand Alone DVD Burner and Discs
- 2 Portable Storage Devices
- Voice Recorder
- Canon Ultra Compact Digital Camera
- Canon Digital SLR w/ 4 Lenses
- GSM World Phone
- GPS Receiver
- Many Many Cables, Chargers, and Adopters


November 14 2005, 16:16:25 UTC 6 years ago
I've love to see a picture of all of that loaded into whatever you are to carry with you.
November 14 2005, 18:11:09 UTC 6 years ago
But it looks like you are very prepared for everything. Good luck!
November 14 2005, 18:44:17 UTC 6 years ago
July 5 2007, 03:29:11 UTC 4 years ago
Stasya- To save room in your pack, time, and money you could get a Diva cup for menstration. I use one and love it. It will last forever if you take care of it and you can change it where ever and is much bettr to use while camping since there is nothing to throw away.
www.divacup.com
As for anti-malaria medicines and other traveler health medicines. Check out The World Traveller's Manual of Homeopathy by Dr. Colin B. Lessell (ISBN # 0-85207-330-5). This book breaks down every country, it's seasons, weather, diseases, how to treat them and most importantly how to prevent them with either conventional or holistic means. If you will be traveling a long time, like it seems, then you definately do not want to be taking too many perscription drugs over a long time span. Besides, the holistic preventions don't cause vomitting on the third day. Better right?
Best of luck. Maybe I'll run into you both when I get back to traveling.
July 5 2007, 04:55:34 UTC 4 years ago
I'll totally check out the book.
Can you tell me why you chose the DivaCup against all others alike? I actually never knew anything like this existed, but tried to get at the least biodegradable tampons. Sounds really great...
July 5 2007, 05:17:45 UTC 4 years ago
This next part may grosse you out but hopefully wont. If you are in a place with no running water for days the cup is great because you can just empty it and put it back in but you can also pee on it (this is sanitary I promise) and put it back in as well. It also has almost no risk of TSS unlike tampons.
I could go on... I really support menstral cups... but I wont.
Peace
July 5 2007, 05:35:23 UTC 4 years ago
May our roads cross! All the best to you and your girl ;P
July 6 2007, 01:09:32 UTC 4 years ago
If you can't wash or eventually want to leave out the extra socks you should try this...
When your socks get stinky set them in direct sunlight for a bit (you'll smell how long) and it will kill off the odor causing bacteria and they wont smell anymore.
I have done this many times before and know it works.
Peace
July 6 2007, 01:49:15 UTC 4 years ago
Thanks for these!