Packing!

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Hi Everyone! This is Stephanie.. We just finished packing everything, and I'm going to list everything we manages to fit in our bags. My pack is about 20 lbs, and Gabe's is around 25 lbs. I am actually really proud of us! I usually pack like a boy scout (always prepared for a scorching hot day or a blizzard) but I really tried to only take what I need. Sooooo, here's what we packed!

Gabe's Travel Wallet
1. Passport
2. Credit Card
3. Debit Card
4. Yuan (Chinese currency)
5. Vaccination Record
6. Copy of Passport
7. Driver's License
8. Passport Photos
9. Calculator
10. Insurance Policy

Gabe's Day Pack
1. Hat
2. Sunglasses
3. Neck Pillow
4. Card Reader (reads our camera memory cards so we can upload them into Flickr)
5. Headphone Splitter
6. Camera + Charger
7. Zune + Charger
8. iPod + Charger
9. Headphones
10. Deck of Cards
11. China Tour Book
12. Paperback book
13. Pen
14. Notebook
15. Mandarin Phrase Book
16. Map of China
17. Backgammon Travel Set

Gabe's Big Bag
1. Toothbrush + Case
2. Toothpaste
3. Razor + Spare Blades
4. Shaving Cream
5. 2 Tank Tops
6. 4 T-Shirts
7. 1 Collared Shirt
8. Deodorant
9. Sweatshirt
10. Fleece
11. 4 Pairs of Boxers
12. Belt
13. 2 Pairs of Shorts
14. Jeans
15. Travel Pants (they zipper off to make shorts)
16. Swim Trunks
17. Toilet Paper
18. Soap + Holder
19. 5 Pairs of Socks
20. Flip Flops
21. Water Sandals
22. Tennis Shoes
23. Malaria Pills
24. Ear Plugs
25. Insect Repellant
26. 30 spf Sunscreen
27. Hand Sanitizer
28. Head Lamp
29. Locks
30. Ziplock Bags
31. Duct Tape
32. Electrical Adapter
33. Zip Ties
34. Sham Wow
35. Leatherman
36. Poncho
37. Altitude Sickness Pills
38. Twine
39. Camel Back Bladder
40. Aloe

Stephanie's Things that Gabe is Carrying
41. Brush
42. Hair Spray
43. 3 mo. Supply of Daily Contacts
44. Mascara
45. Toner
46. Facial Moisturizer
47. Powder
48. Make Up Brushes (x2)
49. Blush
50. Tweezers
51. Toothbrush + Case
52. 10 Bobby Pins
53. 4 Hair Bands
54. 2 Barretts
55. 2 Head Bands
56. Razor Spares
57. 3 mo. Supply Birth Control
58. Lotion
59. Deodorant
60. Malaria Pills
61. Q Tips
62. Cotton Balls
63. 50 spf Sunscreen
64. Bug repellant
65. Friction Stick (for feet)
66. Piercing Wash
67. Camera Charger

Stephanie's Travel Wallet
1. Passport
2. Driver's License
3. Credit Card
4. Debit Card
5. Vaccination Record
6. Copy of Passport
7. Insurance Policy

Stephanie's Day Pack
1. Sunglasses + Case
2. Neck Pillow
3. iPod + Case
4. Headphones
5. 2 Paperback Books
6. Plane Tickets
7. Hotel Info
8. Camera

Stephanie's Big Bag
1. Hat
2. Curling Iron (don't laugh)
3. Shampoo
4. Conditioner
5. 3 mo. Supply of Daily Contacts
6. Mascara
7. Face Wash + Extra Bottle
8. Toner
9. 2 Tank Tops
10. 4 T-Shirts
11. Nice Shirt
12. 4 Bras
13. 8 Pairs of Underwear
14. Bikini
15. 2 Pairs of Shorts
16. Skirt
17. Dress
18. Pants
19. Razor
20. 3 mo. Supply of Birth Control
21. Soap + Holder
22. 5 Pairs of Socks
23. Tennis Shoes
24. Flip Flops
25. Water Sandals
26. Nicer Shoes
27. Travel Clock
28. Head Lamp
29. Chapstick
30. Tampons + Pads (as many as I could fit in a small ziplock bag)
31. Piercing Studs
32. Leggings
33. Mesh Bag (shower bag)
34. Ziplock Bags
35. Sham Wow
36. Leatherman
37. Long Sleeve Shirt
38. Poncho
39. Sport Shorts (to sleep in)

Whoooooaaaaa that's a lot. we also upgraded our 1st Aid Kit so we don't die. The kit had the usual bandages, wipes, antibiotic ointment, etc. We added:

1. Ibuprofen
2. Advil PM
3. Immodium
4. Athlete's Foot Cream
5. Anti-itch Cream
6. Antacids
7. Midol
8. Cold Meds
9. Emergen-C Packets

I hope this helps other people in our position!!

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Comments

[Matt Potterton]

Vicariously living
I shall live vicariously through your blog, lead me to happiness!

[Lori]

Impressive
Excellent list.... glad you didn't forget the piercing wash!