We are putting a great deal of time and thought into packing the right things and buying the right type of gear. As we are a bit frustrated with the lack of information on other travel sites (what exact gear did they buy for what reasons) we will attempt to post as much information as possible. Natalie and I are doing our best to be light packers, subscribing to the “Buy it when you need it” mentality.

As we purchase the items listed below, we will write a review and link, from this page, to the review.

Clothing

Justin

• - Travel pants (1)
• - Long pants base layer (1)
• - T-shirt, regular (1)
• - Short sleeve travel shirt (1)
• - Long sleeve travel shirt (1)
• - Micro fleece, light weight jacket (1)
• - Long sleeve base layer (1)
• - Shorts (1)
• - Underwear (3)
• - Socks (3)
• - Baseball cap style hat (1)

Natalie

• - Travel pants (1)
• - Long pants base layer (1)
• - T-shirt, regular (1)
• - Short sleeve travel shirt (1)
• - Long sleeve travel shirt (1)
• - Micro fleece, light weight jacket (1)
• - Long sleeve base layer (1)
• - Shorts (1)
• - Swim Suit (top and bottom) (1 set)
• - Underwear (3)
• - Sports Bra (2)
• - Standard Bra (1)
• - Socks (3)

Travel Gear

Justin

• - Flip Flops (1 pair)
• - Shoes (1 pair)
• - Backpack (1)
• - 32 oz Nalgene (1)
• - Sleep Sack (1)
• - Sunglasses (1)

Natalie

• - Flip Flops (1 pair)
• - Shoes (1 pair)
• - Backpack (1)
• - 32 oz Nalgene (1)
• - Sleep Sack (1)
• - Sunglasses (1)
• – Calendar (1)

Both

• - XL Travel Towel (1)
• - Day Pack (1)
• - Compass

Medical

When it comes to medical supplies, we will pack enough to get us through a until we find a pharmacy. Apparently it is generally easier to buy medical supplies abroad than it is in the states.

• - Band Aids
• - Cold and Flu pills with decongestant
• - Antibiotic cream
• - Laxative
• - Pepto-Bismol
• - Hydrocortison cream
• - Mortin
• - Sinus head ache meds
• - Thermometer (electronic)
• - Anti Histamine
• - Re-Hydration sachets
• - Sports tape
• - Motion sickness pills
• - AirBorn

Documents

• - Optical Perscriptions (2)
• - Vaccination Cards (2)
• - Blood Type verification (2)
• - ESL Teaching Resumes (5 each)
• - Professional Resumes (5 each)
• - Passports (2)
• - Passport photos: regular (10 each)
• - Natalie Passport photos with head scarf (5)
• - Student ID’s

Technology

• - Digital Camera (1)
  • - Case (1)
  • - Battery (2)
  • - 1 Gig memory card (1)
  • - 2 Gig memory card (1)
  • - USB to mini DV card (1)
• - 2 Gig USB drive (2)
• - GPS Unit: Handheld Geocaching style (1)
• - iPod and charger (1)
• - Kindel and charger (1)

Other

• - 10m Nylon Clothes Line (1)
• - Sink Plug
• - Chop Stick, non wood (2)
• - Leatherman
• - Knife
• - Ear Plugs (10 pairs)
• - Eye Mask (2)
• - Black Sharpie (2)
• - Super Glue (1tube)
• - Duck Tape
• - Sewing Kit
• - Spool of wire
• - Matches (1 small box)
• - Mini Mag light, LED (2)
• – Safety pins (20)
• - AA Batteries (6)
• - Battery powered alarm clock (1)
• - Small calculator, battery and solar powered (1)
• - Combination lock (2)
• - 7 feet thin medical security cable (2)
• - Thick zip ties (50)
• - Money Belt (2)
• - Frisbee (1)
• - Deck of cards (1)