Packing List
You guessed it. I have been working on my packing and downsizing list of things to bring since the first day we started planning our trip. I tried to find a light weight and affordable bag that works as a backpack, duffel, and a rolling bag and I finally found one at Costco. I bought a red Roots rolling duffel that also has backpack straps too. It also weighs 11.99 lbs or 5.45 Kg, which isn't too bad. I should also be okay because I am only bringing two pairs of shoes with me too-my runners and me Tevas.
We did a lot of research and read a lot of sample packing lists and packing articles online. Our goal is to have about two weeks worth of clothes for almost all weather (the coldest it should be is +5C).
Colin's Stuff (main bag = 20kg, carry on bag = 8kg)
Serena's Stuff (only a sample; main bag = 21kg, carry on bag = 5kg)
Here is the master packing list:
6 Month Trip Packing List
Technology
- DSLR Camera, Point&Shoot Camera
- Camera chargers
- External Harddrive
- Laptop
- Converter Plug
- Multiple USB plugs
- 2 ipods
- Ipod chargers
- eBook Reader
- GPS and extra batteries
- Luggage Lock
Carry-on/Day Pack
- Cards
- Water Bottle
- First Aid Kit
- Kleenex
- Gum
- Mints
- Travel Pillow
- Reading Lights
- 2 Spork s
- Wet Naps
- Hand Sanitizer
- Ear Plugs
- Sunglasses
- Books
- Journal
- Jewlery
- Travel Document Folder
- Passport
- Immunization Records
- Mongolia Visa Papers
- Train tickets
- Plane Tickets
- Vouchers for train and accomodations
- International Driver’s License and the book of symbols.
- Medications
- Tricyclen
- Immodium
- 2 antibiotics (Cypro for anywhere and the other one for Thailand)
- Malaria Pills to take in El Nino (Palawan)
- Reactine
- Gravol
- Asthma medication
- Wallet
- Copy of itinerary
- Copy of phone numbers where we’re staying
- Emergency contact phone number
- Old credit cards (for mugger wallet)
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Bank Cards
- Driver’s License
- Benefit Card
- Money
- 2 personal cheques
- Frequent Flyer Card Numbers
Writing Tools
- 4 good pens in blue and black
- 4 journals-Paris, Paris, and 2 travel books
- Book to write in for stories
- Blue plastic case and Ziplocs to keep travel stuff in
- Glue stick
- 4 books (3 to trade and 1 to keep with travel games)
- Japanese and other Phrase Book
- Colin’s Business Cards and Holder
Toiletries
- Sunscreen
- Sunscreen Lip Balm
- Make-up
- Tweezers and eyebrow comb
- Deoderant
- Shave gel
- Razor and extra blade
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Q-Tips
- Nail clippers
- Nail file
- Pedicure stuff
- Nail polish
- Nail Polish remover
- Bath puff and shower gel
- Green tea soap leaves
- Hand Towel
- Shower Towel
- Laundry bag and soap
- Mini Clothes Line
- Spot remover
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Lotion
- Aloe Vera Gel
- Hand Sanitizer
- Headbands
- Comb
- Hair spray
- Mousse
- Foot massager
- Band-Aids and Polysporin
- Eye glass cleaner and hankies
- Glass Case
- Contacts /Solution
- Pantiliners
- Pads
Serena's Clothes
5 bras
- Beige Neoprene
- White old running bra
- White new sport bra
- Black Sport Bra
- Black Bra
4 socks
- 1 Roots
- 3 Running Room
12 Underwear
- 4 cotton
- 2 beige slinky
- 1 brown slinky
- 1 green slinky
- 1 black slinky
- 1 beige thong
- 1 running room sport underwear
Pyjamas
- Slip nightie
- Pink tank and capris
Swimsuits
- Green bikini
- Black one piece swimsuit
- Sarong
Pants
- Blk LuLu Lemon
- Joe Jeans
- Beige
Capris
- White
- LuLu Black
- Kakhi half capris and pants
Shorts
- Brown Shorts
- Black Shorts
Dresses (can wear my T-Shirts over top to turn them into skirts)
- Brown Sleeveless dress
- Burgundy paisley dress
Skirts
- Black slinky skirt
Long-sleeved T-Shirts
- Turquoise
- White ¾ Sleeve UV shirt
- Brown Long Sleeved
- Black Grandma Sweater
- Black Lulu shirt
T-Shirts
- Pink Quick-Dri
- White
- Brown
- Green
Tanks
- Red Sleeveless Lulu Lemon
- White Sleeveless Ricki’s Shirt
- Green dressy sleeveless shirt
- Green tank
- Green Nike tank for running
- Blue tank top
Jackets
- 1 blue fleecy with hood and include thin stretchy black mitts in the pocket
- Rain Poncho
- Denium trench coat
- Hat
Shoes
- Teva sandals
- Black flip flops
- Grey and Green Runners
Colin's Clothes
- Half of what Serena is bringing.