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james
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Date Posted: 00:59:32 05/28/03 Wed
here's my packing list, in case you guys needed some suggestions:
-internal frame backpack ($80 at costco, kelty... jansport also makes good hiking backpacks...)
-4 changes of clothes including at 2 pairs of shorts and 2 pairs of pants, 1 button down shirt and the rest are t-shirts (no blatantly American shirts though)(I might bring extra t-shirts and SOCKS, too)
-COMFORTABLE pair of walking shoes (personally i'm going to buy a good pair of loafers but hiking boots or crosstrainers would work) and flip flops (for the nasty showers)
-pair of shades
-a roll of TP -- just for emergencies
-hygiene kit
-small flashlight, pocketknife, personal first aid kid (bandaids, moleskin (for the blisters), antibacterial cream, gauze)
-sunblock
-1+ quart waterbottle
-waterproof jacket (optional) and a poncho (plastic raingear that covers ENTIRE body and your pack
-money belt (oh, and it's probably a good idea if we bring travelers checks as opposed to US Cash or other currencies -- that's in case they are stolen)
-litte notepad and pen to jot down contact information, hostel addresses, flight info, etc.
-photo ID, passport (duh)
-if you guys have GSM phones and aren't afraid to bring them, they will be useful in case we are separated (emergencies)...i'm going to bring my tmobile phone
-and of course, any extras, such as cameras, video camera (should i bring mine?). i think bringing a laptop may not be a good idea!
-as far as money, most cities will have ATMS that accept your cards and will automatically convert into the local currencies, but it will be a good idea to have travelers checks as well, i think
that's all i can think of for now... if you have any other ideas or questions let me know.
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