November 4, 2006

My packing list...the current version

I'm not sure how much all this weighs or whether it'll fit in the bags I want it to, but it's a start.

Luggage:
Lowe Alpine daypack
Gregory backpack
small duffel bag

Clothes:
Good bras and underwear
Socks (wool and regular)
raingear
fleece jackets (2)
long underwear tops (3)/bottoms (2)
cotton long sleeve button-down shirt
soft shell jacket
tights
T-shirts/short sleeve shirts (3-4)
Skirts (2)
Pants (3-4)
shorts
swimsuit
camisoles for layering (2-3)

Shoes:
Chaco Sandals
running shoes
Doc Marten boots
Hiking Boots
Denim nice-ish shoes

Electronics:
CD player (the kind that plays MP3 data CDs) and a few CDs
digital camera
watch
CD-Rs (for photo backup)
Shortwave radio
iPod
Headlamp
USB thumb drive
calculator
Portable speakers
battery charger and rechargeable AA/AAA batteries
digital voice recorder
travel alarm

Tools:
Leatherman
scissors
Eyeglass repair kit
zip ties
sewing stuff: thread, needles, straight pins, measuring tape
safety pins
duct tape
pliers, adjustable wrench, screwdriver w/multiple tips (maybes)

Cooking stuff:
measuring spoons/cups
good knife
knife sharpener
spices
vegetable peeler

Toiletries/First Aid
shampoo/conditioner
Dr. Bronner soap
toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
nail clippers
a few hair ties
quart ziploc first-aid kit
bandaids, alcohol wipes, antibiotic ointment, athletic tape, moleskin
glasses (extra pair!)
Rx sunglasses
bug spray with DEET

Books
Raising and Sustaining Productivity of Farming Systems in the Tropics
Permaculture designers manual
Organic gardeners handbook of pest and disease control
cookbook
binder of useful printouts
Encyclopedia of Country Living
a couple good paperbacks
(probably mail some of these)

Miscellaneous:
compass
address book
calendar
journal
camp towel
Water purifier
thermarest
sleeping bag
Ziplocs (quart and ziploc)
moneybelt
sleep sac
2 flat full-size sheets and 1-2 pillowcases
lots of pictures
silica gel packets
accordion folder of PC paperwork

maybes:
can opener
tent
combo locks
mosquito net

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