What do you put in a backpack to last 6 weeks? Here are some pics of our stuffed backpacks, along with a detailed list of what is filled in them. In case something gets lost or stolen, this could even come in handy later (although we hope not)!
*For the ladies that have asked what clothes I'm bringing, I've also listed that, too. :)
PACKING LIST
BASICS
- Passports x2
- Debit card (we went with a Capital One checking account for easy/cheap ATM visits)
- American Airlines status card (for free Admirals Club access)
- US cash and Katie's leftover Euros (about $5 worth)
- File folder with critical info--flights, lodging, budget, photocopies of items above, AAA number, etc
- Booklet with pictures of common items (water, soda, food, hospital, etc) to bridge the communication gap, just in case--this was a Katie find and really loves it :)
ELECTRONICS...yes, we love Sony
- Sony NEX-3 with case
- Sony DSC-TX10 Digital Camera with case
- Sony Reader PRS-650 with case
- Camera accessories (extra lens, battery chargers, etc)
- iPod Touch (Katie)
- iPod Classic (Chris)
- Headphones--noise cancelling & earbuds
- Sony VPC-W212AX Netbook & adaptor
- 1GB, 8GB x2, & 1 4GB memory cards
- Travel alarm clock/calculator
- Universal adaptor for UK & Europe
SHOES
- Katie: Sneakers, Toms, Flip flops (doubles as shower shoes), Fast flats
- Chris: Sneakers, Flip flops
TOILETRIES
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Cosmetics (Katie): Travel facewash & facewash wipes, travel moisturizer, powder w/ SPF, blush, mascara, eyeshadow
- Bath: Shampoo & conditioner (2 travel sets), Soap, Comb, Razor x2, Deodorant x2
HEALTH & SAFETY
- First aid kit: bandaids, variety of medicines, blister block, antiseptic, tweezers, etc
- Vitamins & pills
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses x2
- Money belt
- Lock
- Collapsible water bottles (these are amazing & are flat when not in use) x2
- Hand sanitizer
- Travel detergent
- Disinfectant wipes
- Small flashlight
- Collapsible travel umbrella
BEDDING & TOWELS
- Travel sack (light sleeping bag/extra sheets) x2
- Travel pillows x2
- Fast drying bath towels x2
CLOTHES (Katie)
Shirts (7)
- Green long-sleeved athletic shirt w/ UV protection
- White long-sleeved thermal shirt
- Blue short-sleeved t-shirt
- Grey short-sleeved t-shirt/pajama top
- Pink athletic camisole/sports bra
- Plaid long-sleeved flannel shirt
- Black athletic long tank top
- Black hoodie
- Grey waterproof jacket
- 2 scarves (black and red)--can also be used as blankets or vests
- 2 hats (black wool and blue baseball cap)
- Jeans
- Black leggings
- Black athletic pants/pajama bottoms
- Khaki convertible pants (not cute but roll into shorts)
- Blue dress
- 6 pairs of white socks, plus one pair of grey compression socks for flight/other
- Undergarments (7+1)
- Bathing suit