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.