Packing List

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My virtual packing list below, and my real packing to the right. I have no idea why this interface insists on putting giant annoying spaces in the list. I swear I deleted them a dozen times. It also keeps trying to bold everything.

In any case, I have decided that I'm going to take a trip early on next year. I won't be able to afford to make it a non-working trip, so the equipment in the electronics category is obligatory. I think I'm going to have to cut out the photography equipment. As much as I love taking pics on a nice big SLR with fast primes, the weight is just getting to be too much here. And realistically the point and shoot is quite capable and turns out excellent pictures for web use.

My packing philosophy is to have two or three days' worth of packed stuff, and to only pack for stuff I definitely will encounter. I'm still finalizing the trip location, but I'm almost certainly decided on Ireland. This keeps the cold(ish) weather gear necessary.

That pack in the background is a 90L Kelty, and fits everything on the list with room. It's quite heavy though. Without the photo category, it's lighter, and has LOTS of room. I could fit that into a 70 or 75, but I prefer to have a few empty liters in case I find something lacking and have to buy it en route.

Clothing (worn)


• bandana
• heavy shirt
• heavy socks
• hiking boots
• light socks
• pants
• sunglasses
• t-shirt
• underwear


Clothing (cold)


• gloves
• jacket
• knit cap
• thermal underwear
• scarf


Clothing (packed)


• 5 bandanas
• heavy shirt
• 4 pr. heavy socks
• light shirt
• 4 pr. light socks
• 3 pr. medium socks
• pants
• hiking boots
• sleep pants/shirt
• t-shirt
• 3 pr. underwear


Medicine


• first aid kit
• prescription meds


Camping


• cooking kit
• poncho
• puncture repair kit
• sleeping bag
• sleeping pad
• tent


Miscellaneous


• maps
• notebooks
• passport
• phrasebooks
• sewing kit
• travel documents


Hygiene


• bar soap
• 3 oz. conditioner
• dental floss
• eyeglasses
• lens case
• 3 oz. lens solution
• 3 oz. shampoo
• 3 oz. liquid soap
• spare contacts
• toothbrush
• toothpaste
• towel


Electronics


• batteries
• battery charger
• data logger
• DVR
• flashlight
• laptop
• mouse
• OTG HD
• P&S camera
• P&S charger
• plug adapters
• power brick
• SD cards
• spare P&S battery
• USB cables


Photography*


• DSLR
• 25-105mm lens
• 35mm lens
• 70-300mm lens*
• 85mm lens
• battery charger
• card reader
• CF cards
• spare DSLR battery
• tripod*


*optional

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