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The Packing List South America Trip


The Packing List South America Trip

Woah!  We packed for our South America trip!  Ya know why?  ‘Cause our flight leaves this Thursday!!!  Oh my goodness; so excited!!!  Packing is always a challenge for me.  Thankfully, Zach is really good at it.  It also helps when you have tons of video and camping equipment and have to fit everything in two backpacks.  The solution this problem is basically to bring no clothes.  Following is our official packing list, if you’re interested.

Carrie’s Backpack
daypack
water bladder
umbrella
sleeping pad
water bottle
dSLR in case with accessories
camcorder in case with accessories
lavalier microphone
tripod
laptop
2 external hard drives
iPod
iPhone
Nook
chargers and cords for every electronic device
journal and pens
Spanish flashcards
Chacos
rain jacket
3 pairs of socks
3 bras
6 pairs of underwear
swimsuit
1 pair of shorts
1 pair of pants
1 pair of gauchos
1 skirt
1 dress
7 shirts
2 hats
toiletries/cosmetics Pack
sleeping bag strapped to outside
 
Zach’s Backpack
daypack
water bladder
umbrella
tent
2 headlamps
empty sandbags
camp stove
cooking pot
bowl and utensil set
water bottle
mini towel
waterproof camera
external hard drive
AAA batteries
iPod
journal and pens
Books: Spanish dictionary, Spanish textbook, South America on a Shoestring
Chacos
swimsuit
1 pair of zip-off pants
3 shirts
1 hoodie
1 rain jacket
2 pairs of underwear
3 pairs of socks
medicine kit
sleeping bag strapped to outside
sleeping pad strapped to outside
 

Insane, right???  I can’t believe everything fit in there!  Well, we are now equipped to live out of 2 backpacks for the next while…and to get really buff while doing it because these things are HEAVY!!!!