Complete Gear

Complete Gear

Here is the official gear list, now that it’s pretty much exactly what I will be leaving with. An item or two might be added or removed in the meantime but it’s mostly what will stay in the bag, at least for starting this trip in Latin America.

 

- Backpack : Osprey -- Aether 60L -- 2.2 Kg (4.85 lbs)

with UL Rain Cover -- 0.1 Kg (0.2 lbs)

Tent : Marmot -- Limelight 2P - 3 Seasons -- 2.3 Kg (5.0 lbs)

Sleeping Bag : Vaude -- Sioux UL 100 -- 0.5 Kg (1.1 lbs)

Inside liner for sleeping bag -- 0.15 Kg (0.3 lbs)

       

Netbook - Acer Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-6214 -- 1.9 Kg (4.2 lbs)

13.3'' Screen, less than one inch thick, very light. Good performances.

Apple Ipod Touch 8Go -- 0.1 Kg (0.2 lbs)

Different pouches for :

2 X Washroom-cleaning items

1 X Cables and small electronics

1 X Survival + Tool kit

Pouch 1

Cables and Small Electronics

Adapter, Batteries and Charger

USB key and multi-USB adaptor

Retractable Network and USB Cables

Light socket Adapter

Others...

Pouch 2

 Survival + Tool Kit

A few very useful extras

Multi-Tool Pliers

Duct Tape 'Rolled around an old pen, makes it smaller'

Fishing Line, Tie Raps, Strong String
Matches and safety pins (white bottle)

Safety Flashlight (Solar Recharge or with crank)

Others

Pouch 3

 

Washroom-Cleaning items (every day)

Pouch 4

  Washroom-Cleaning items (others)

 Rechargeable Shaver

Spare glasses (2nd pair)

Mini Mirror, Thermometer, Medicine Kit

Others...

 

 First Aid Kit

Steripen (Water Treatment) “I noticed while testing that the batteries seem to discharge when not used for a long period of time, so I usually unscrew the battery cap and slide a piece of paper in there so that no electric can work, saves your batteries and stop it from having the on button clicked by mistake, lithium batteries are quite expensive so save them”

 Camera Case

Camera Canon Powershot SX30IS

Screen Protectors for Camera and Ipod

Memory Cards, Batteries and Charger

Head lamp (battery powered)

Rain Gear

Towel (Quick dry)

Camping Mess kit

Sleeping Bag (orange)

 Inside liner for sleeping bag (light orange)

Orikaso Bowl ‘Fordable’ (Very pleased with this product)

Quadruple Multi-Plugin (electrical)

I will need a propane burner for camping that I will get there

Compression bags 'MEC - MountainEquipment Co-op' – One word 'Wow'

1 and 2 for clean clothes - 3 for dirty

Lonely Planet Guide – South America on a Shoestring

Translator books to Spanish and Quechua

Moleskin's (Note books)

Inflatable Pillow for traveling

Decoy Wallet (Just in case)

Clothes

3 X T-Shirts

2 X Long Sleeve T-Shirts

1 X Warm Sweater

2 X Pairs of convertible pants

3 X pairs of socks

2 X pairs of 'ExOfficio' underwear

1 X Cap

 

Laptop - Netbook - Acer Aspire TimelineX + wiring

Ipod and earphones

1 Tb External Hard Drive (BackUp, but see also about online BackUp Sites)

  

Belt Pouch (Worn across torso)

Very useful for many smaller things to have at hands reach

'A bit of advice I would give, never carry your passport and very small amount of money in a pouch like this, always keep your papers safe inside your backpack. The picture serves as an example only‘

Total Weight : approximately 45 lbs (20 kg)