I'd love some advise from some experienced backpackers, because I pretty much haven't got a clue!
I leave for a round the world trip in 3 weeks going USA, Cook islands, New Zealand, Japan, Thailand & India. I still haven't brought a backpack! Maybe leaving it a bit late but I wouldn't be true to myself if some stuff wasn't last minute!!
This is the gear I'm going to take -
CLOTHES
2 t-shirts
2 long sleeved shirts
Cargo trousers
Jeans
2 shorts
Fleece
4 sets of underwear & socks
Trainers
Flip flops
Rain coat
Baseball cap
OTHER STUFF
Sleeping sack
Sunglasses
Towel
Knife & fork
First aid kit
Pen
Digital copy of travel documents, passport etc
CVs
Bin bags
Padlock
Pacsafe
Cards
Earplugs
MONEY BELT
Passport & photocopy's of passport
Passport photos
Insurance documents
Tickets
Vaccine booklet
Indian visa
Booking confirmation for New York & Cook Islands hostels
Driving Licence
Maestro and MasterCard
ELECTRICALS
Camera
Phone
Laptop
ipod
Does anyone have any recommendations for a bag? I'v seen this one -
As to backpack I would suggest Deuter. They're not cheap but quality is superior. I have one big Deuter and now I'm going to buy another one (smaller). An RTW is a challenge and you should have a reliable bag. The company manufactures really top-notch stuff and you shouldn't be disappointed - I've never been. The only drawback is the price. I've also bought Deuter sleeping bag (only 0.5 kg) and other things.
Don't forget a mosquito net - may come in handy.
Best,
Adam
--- "A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles." Tim Cahill
Posted: 2008-05-28 16:47:00
Seems like a pretty nice bagpack but if you bought a travel insurance what I really hope) you might want to take the policy with you just in case. Since I got my camera and some other stuff stolen, I always try to get an insurance if I travel. Good Luck with your trip.
[ This Message was edited by: anthony22580 on 2008-05-28 16:48 ]
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