The following packing list is fine tuned for travels in Central & South Americas, as well as South East Asia.
Note that in South East Asia it is much more difficult to find camping sites. Thus, consider skipping the
trekking gear unless you are specifically going there to trek.
- Clothing
- Sox x3 pairs
- Small towel
- Surfing shorts
- Short sleeve shirt (x3)
- Long sleeve shirt (x2)
- Underwear x5
- Light hat
- Handkerchief x2
- Rain jacket (Marmot waterproof breathable)
- Sandals (Teva)
- Fleece jacket
- Trekking Specific Wear
- Tights
- Beanie
- Turtleneck
- Boots (Asolo, FSN 95 GTX - if jungle trekking, consider military Jungle Boots instead)
- Trekking & Camping Equipment
- Sleeping bag (30C)
- Tent (Coleman Peak 1 Cobra)
- Sleeping mat
- Stove (MSR Dragonfly)
- Fuel Canister (MRS)
- Utility Clips (x2)
- Spork (Nowpeak, titanium)
- Aluminum pot (2.5 cups, +lid)
- Detachable aluminum pot handle
- Lighter
- Water filtration bottle
- Plastic cup
- Biodegradable toilet paper
- Headlamp flashlight
- 100ft rope
- Purell 10oz
- Knife
- Electric heating element for warming water - when staying in hotels
- Emergency
- Compass
- Flash light
- Sawing kit
- Waterproof matches
- Whistle
- Windproof lighter
- Zip ties
- Rubber bands
- Medical
- Bandages
- Ciprofloxacin HCL (500mg x12 – antibiotic for diaria)
- Chloroquine (500mg x25 – malaria preventative. Note: purchase abroad)
- AllClean eye drops
- Neosporin 1 oz
- Rubbing alcohol 5oz
- Photography
- Camera (Nikon N80)
- Wide angle lens (Nikon 18-35)
- Telephoto lens (Sigma 28-200)
- Graduated filter (Cokin)
- UV filter (Hoya)
- Tripod (modified Velbon Maxi)
- Camera Bag (modified Lowepro)
- Slide film (Velvia)
- Toiletry
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste 10oz
- Floss
- Sunscreen 10oz
- Insect repellant (30% DEET)
- Small scissors
- Chopstick (Carmex 10g)
- Other items
- Daypack
- Mosquito net
- Notebook
- Pen x2
- Inflatable pillow
- Sunglasses
- Waist pouch
- 2nd wallet
- Dictionary
- Passport
- Photo copy of the passport
- International Driver's License
- Immunization certificate
- Printed list of phone numbers and addresses
- Utility clips x2
- Ziplock bags x3
