What's in his and hers bag?
Clothes (for her):
REI rain coat x1
Simond Down Mountaineering/Hybrid Jacket (in bag) - doubles as travel pillow x1
Beanie x1
Nevica Travel Scarf/Head band x1
Waterproof Gloves x1
Arc'Tyrex Hiking pants x1
Thermal Top & Bottom x1
Long Leggings x2 - these are light weight and pack down to nothing, can be worn as pants and pyjamas or extra thermal base layers
Singlets x3
T-shirts x3
Long sleeve shirts x2
Jeans/Pants x1
Skirt x1
Swim shorts x1 (saves having to keep a clean shave on long trips)
Bikini Tops (double as bras) x2
Bikini bottoms (reversible) x1
Nickers (x7) - You can take less you just have to be prepared to wash them more often.
Sports bra x2
Hiking socks x4
Sports socks x2
Shoes (for her):
Hoka one one Hiking boots x1 - these are super light weight, waterproof and easy to wear all day long. They have added ankle and arch support as well and great grip. I'm prone to rolled ankles and feel so confident and secure in these, highly recommend!
Nike trainers x1 - any pair of light weight trainers or flats, just make sure they are comfy and appropriate for the expected weather conditions. I like trainers cause you can walk all day and not get tired.
Thongs/Flip Flops x1 - you need these for communal showers and campgrounds, don't leave home without them
Toiletries (for her):
Soap (shared)
Face Wipes (make up remover)
Flat Comb
Toothbrush & Mini Toothpaste
Hand sanitiser
Mini perfume
Mini sewing kit
Mini Aveda hair products
Batiste dry shampoo (perfect when no showers on hikes or remote camping but can't be taken in hand luggage. You can always buy it there)
Roll on deoderant
Body Lotion
Laundry Powder sachet
Mini Nail Kit
Olay SPF30+ moisturising face cream
Loreal mineral makeup powder & Infallible Total Cover
Eyeshadow/Liner/Mascara
Mini mirror
Lip gloss x2
Panytliners/Tampons
Razor (shared)
Zovirax
Travel Tissues
Cotton buds
Plastic Zip lock bags (for plane and also to keep wet soap away from clothes).
Clothes (for him):
Regatta light weight rain coat (in bag) - doubles as travel pillow x1
Hoodie x1
Beanie x1
Bandanna x2
Waterproof Gloves x1
Hiking pants x1
Thermal Top x2
Thermal Bottom x1
Long Leggings x2 - Skins
T-shirt x4
Singlet x1
Long sleeve collared shirt x1
Short sleeve collered T-shirt x1
Jeans x1
Light weight Tracksuit pants x1
Swim shorts x1
Shorts x3 - 1 are cycling shorts for Death Road!!!
Jocks x5
Hiking socks x5
Sports socks x2
Hat x1
Knee braces x2 #beyond40
Stuff bags x2
Shoes (for him):
Scarpa Hiking boots x1 - comfortable, durable and Italian made
Merrell Trainers x1 - bought E-bay cheaper than in store
Thongs/Flip Flops x1 - you need these for communal showers and campgrounds, don't leave home without them
Toiletries (for him):
Travel Towel (full sized)
Soap (shared)
Toothbrush & Mini Toothpaste
Hand sanitiser
Roll on deodorant + travel smelly ( Giorgio Armani is my fav)
Mini Nail Kit (shared)
Razor (shared) + spare blades
Shaving gel
First Aid Kit (shared):
Bandage - for sprains
Scissors
Vaseline - so may uses
Magnifying Glass - for splinters
Dressing/Wound Pads
Bandages/Plasters/Dressing tape
Savlon- antiseptic cream for bites, burns etc
Mercurochrome - antiseptic solution for scrapes and cuts
Chlorine tablets - water purification tablets
Oral rehydration/Magnesium sachets
Alcohol & Alcohol Free Cleansing Wipes
Paracetamol
Ibuprofen capsules and gel (a must for tired aching muscles #beyond40)
Amoxicillin (antibiotics)
Antihistamine
Echinacea/Lemsip cold and flu relief
Loperamide Diarrhoea relief
Jungle Formula Insect Repellent
Insect repellent ankle bracelet
Cliff bars (protein/energy bars) x 5 each - bought Wiggles cycling on sale
Energel Sports nutrition x 5 each - bought Wiggles cycling on sale
Protein recovery powder x2 each
Emergency Foil blanket x4 - Amazon £1.50 each
Lozenges
High5 Sports Nutrition Magnesium & Electrolytes tablets - bought Wiggles cycling on sale
Miscellaneous (shared):
Sleeping bag x1 each
Water bottle (thermal insulated) x1 each
Head torch x1 each
Mini Spanish phrase book x1
Pee Wee (toilet) x2
Waterproof jacket for backpacks x1 each
65L Women's Backpack x1
75L Men's Backpack x1
10L DayPacks x1 each - 1 with 2ltr Camel water pouch
Sunglasses x1 each
Mobile Phone & Headphones x1 each
Tom Tom Bandit mini video camera x1
USB charger & Universal Adapter x1 shared
Battery Pack x1 shared (another option is a solar pack)
Passport & Vaccination Record (yellow fever) x1 each
Pen x1 each
Bank Cards/Cash (USD)
Paper copy of itinerary with flight/hotel info
Luggage locks/clips x1 each (super handy for attaching hear to outside of pack and free up space for souvenirs!)
LifeStraw (water filtration straw) x1 each
Total Weight (for her) 15kg:
Backpack - 11.5kg
DayPack (including full water bottle & snacks)- 3.5kg
Total Weight (for him) 16.5kg:
Backpack - 13.5kg
DayPack (including full water bottle & snacks)- 3kg
@GnTonefortheroad Packing Tip 3: Most hostels do not allow you to use your own sleeping bag or sleeping sheet anymore so you only need to take one if camping like we are. This will save you a couple of kg
@GnTonefortheroad Packing Tip 4: Leave room for souveniers. The best souveniers I find is jewellery because it will always remind you of the place you visited and you can wear it so it doesn't take up room in your bag. For bigger items, consider shipping them home.
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