So, what are you taking?
Posted: July 14th, 2003 | Author: Ryan | Filed under: Costa Rica | 1 Comment »One of the most frequently asked questions we receive when talking about this little trip of ours is “What are you taking?”. People seem to be dumbfounded at the idea of packing for a four month trip. How is it possible to take on such a task? The way I see it, it’s like eating a elephant . . . one bite at a time. We’ve taken it slow, thought about it much, and done a great deal of research. Here’s what we’ve come up with (please make a comment at the bottom of this entry if there is something we should add to the list):
Bedroom
Closet
- convertible pants (2)
- shorts (2)
- duofold shirts (2)
- patagonia lightweight t’s (2)
- ss button-up shirts (2)
- smartwool socks (5)
- quick-dry underwear (6)
- soloman trail shoes
- teva sandals
- bubba gump shrimp hat
- patagonia rincon hoody
- patagonia lightning jacket
- home made sheet bag
- swim trunks
- pj’s (scrub bottoms)
Miscellaneous
- bandannas (4)
- earplugs (6 pair)
- small packtowel
- timex i-control watch
- sport clip bifold wallet
- eagle creek silk security pouch
- leatherman (micra & juice)
- petzl headlamps
- sunglasses w/ lenses
- daypack for short trips
Bathroom
- large pack towel
- dr. bronner’s peppermint soap
- razor (?)
- toothbrush
- deodorant (?)
- comb
- emergency TP
- travel mirror
- contacts
- contact solution
- eyeglasses (2)
- emery board
- nail clippers
Kitchen
- chow kit (fork, spoon)
Office
- pens
- moleskine notebook
- composition notebook
- address book
- currency exchange cheat sheet
First Aid Kit
Wound Care
- alcohol prep pads
- iodine pads
- irrigation syringe
- 2 x 2′s
- 4 x 4′s
- tape (athletic, waterproof, electrical, duct)
- triple antibiotic ointment
- butterfly bandages
- band-aids (all sizes)
- moleskin
- rubber gloves (3 pair)
Stings, Bites, & Burns
- stings, bites, burns
- ana-kit
- insect repellent
Survival
- waterproof matches
- cigarette lighter (2)
- orange route tape
- mylar blankets (2)
- multi-purpose tool
Medicines
- chloroquine (malaria)
- ibuprofen
- tylenol
- benadryl
- immodium
- nb pills (?)
- scopalomine patches
- dramamine
- z pak
- cipro
Orthopedics
- sam splint
- tongue depressors
Miscellaneous
- miscellaneous
- forehead thermometer
- cotton swabs
- lip balm
- sunscreen
- tampons
- petroleum jelly
- super glue
- plastic garbage bag
- plastic ties
- ziploc freezer bags (5)
- utility shears
Documents (with copies in each bag)
- passports
- driver’s licenses
- cash
- travelers checks
- credit cards
- itinerary
- emergency phone numbers (?)
Everything Else
- eagle creek pack-it cube (2)
- eagle creek pack-it half cube
- eagle creek global 65+ travel pack
- rokk socorro backpack
- english/spanish phrase book
- english/spanish dictionary
- guidebooks (2)
- maps (2)
- ‘songs for the open road‘ book of poetry
- binoculars
- olympus c-4000 digital camera
- battery charger (for camera)
- 128 mb smart media memory cards (3)
- 30′ – 3 mm utility cord
- aa batteries
- sewing kit
- safety pins (5)
- frisbee (?)
When Ryan referred to “quick dry underwear” what he really meant to say was MAN PANTIES! Yes folks, he wears man panties. I must say…they are mighty nice.