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Travel essentials for backpackers from the book, Planet Backpacker

By Robert Downes

From Planet Backpacker


  Packing for a trip around the world that will last for months is no easy task.  Space is limited and hauling a lot of gear is a hassle that gets old fast.

   My trip was complicated by the fact that the first six weeks involved bicycle camping across Europe.  This required two sets of gear, and it all had to fit on a bicycle and look trim enough for me to keep my self-respect. I packed the following, some of which may be helpful for your own expedition:


BIKING LEG:

1 Stirling City Sport mountain bike, circa 1986

2 panniers

1 front pack

1 2-man dome tent

1 ground cover

1 sleeping bag

1 Kelty ‘suitcase’ backpack

1 ThermaRest mattress

1 water bottle

1 bicycle tool kit & extra tube

1 bike pump

1 Titanium stove (palm size)

1 Titanium cup (for cooking & drinking)

1 spoon/fork set

1 pair cycle shorts with pockets

1 pair cycling gloves

1 pair ski gloves

1 pair rainpants




BACKPACKING LEG:

1 20-ft. nylon cord

4 bungi cords

1 book light1 Toolman scissor/knife utility1 international electric plug converter

1 leather waist pouch w/chain

1 moneybelt

2 pair Smart Wool socks

1 cotton t-shirt

1 synthetic/cotton blend t-shirt

1 pair North Face synthetic pants

2 pair synthetic wash & wear underwear

1 lucky travel hat

1 ‘breathable’ raincoat 

1 fleece sweatshirt

1 clothing compression bag

1 pair Teva sandals

1 pair mesh-top running shoes

1 toiletry kit

1 backpacking felt towel

1 LED headlamp

1 booklight

1 first aid kit w/ Ibuprofen, Cipro antibiotics, anti-diarrhetics, anti-malaria pills

1 credit card LED light

1 write-on-anything 'astronaut' pen

1 notebook

1 Crafter acoustic 1/2-size travel guitar

1 harmonica rack

1 “C” harmonica

1 Intellitouch guitar tuner

1 book of favorite songs

2 pack locks

1 sunglasses

1 bandanna

1 roll toilet paper 

1 tube sunscreen

1 tube mosquito repellent

1 roll of duct tape 

1 digital camera and charger

1 Skype-enabled Nokia N800 Internet tablet and charger

1 pair earbuds

1 box of Nature Valley Maple Nut bars

1 box of Maxwell House filter coffee bags

1 jar instant creamer

-- various guidebooks/novels



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