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.