As a package trip around the world

A 7000 cubic inch bag stuffed full load, with more than thirty pounds of supplies, tent, sleeping bag, stove, pan, eight changes of clothing, coffee, and God knows what else. This was, as I held my first trip abroad alone. By the second time in six weeks of my trip, had been sold, lost, thrown away or cursed, with three quarters of the stuff I had packed. So please learn from my mistakes. If you do not need it, leave. This is the only rule for packinga trip abroad, believe it or not, the most important part of his journey.

If you do not need it, leave. I can not say enough for this.

You can say almost always experienced travelers from the new kid on the block just to the size of their packaging. The package now have a small 2100-cubic inch backpack. Works like a perfect carry-on everywhere I go. Sometimes it's a real pleasure for the professional traveler to see someone on the line for years. These travelersUsually a smaller bag then have lots of bags, underwear with some extras, a toothbrush and a good book. If you think, what you really need more?

My basic philosophy is to take what, on a trip around the world stems of the type of trip I like to take, with a comfort level allows me almost everything I need to buy on the street. When I was on the road the last thing I want to do, I am concerned is my order. There are countless buses, where the bags are coming off a mid-termand stop for travelers dutifully every scholarship that comes off, make sure you have not seen. They are standing with people who do not walk down a very interesting, but darkened streets of execution, because they carry a $ 800.00 camera. I faced this kind of person, as are local towts seen. They pack their camera inevitably closely to review whether its monetary belt.

I ensure that I have things for me is very high, and go with thePhilosophy that if someone robs me, I can only say OK, here you go and pass. People are people around the world. A bat in the third world to read body language just as good if not better than a racket in the U.S. I have never stolen and so I'm really convinced that it is because of my hard work, but even more because of my maintaining an attitude that, if necessary, I really do not care if my order disappears.

If you can take this approach will be different.Your body language will say, "Hey, I'm not worth it to try someone else." Given this approach, I think a greater chance of local tastes to enjoy and spend more time with observation and participation and less time worrying about my things.

Often I got that first trip, and I wondered what I thought. Both gear and clothing so many! I can only assume what was outside the country are nervous and thinking, "they could not do what INeed. "In hindsight, I think pretty stupid. Food, clothing and shelter are all you really need. It is not difficult to understand that they need the same things all people. You do not need to bring economic super-size toothpaste. People around the world's teeth clean. There are also people worldwide who rent places to stay. If there is a warm camp, will be able to rent all the equipment you need.

People around the world eat. ThisPeople shop to buy at markets, bottled water and eat in restaurants. Most places in the world meet, pictures of people and e-mail friends. There are still a few places in the world where people run naked again. The rest of the world, people wear clothes, so you buy too quickly into position for a new shirt or trousers, socks and underwear. Moreover, people around the world have clothes to wear to clean facilities, services or soap his clothes.

Finally (the best), withWith very few exceptions, you may need, clothing, food, supplies and services are easily accessible and usually much less than in the U.S.

If I were in the section on horrible it just to prove a point. This is a very good case could be made a trip around the world with nothing more to start a credit card and passport and a ball. People everywhere have the same basic needs as you. Here is a list of things that I took on my trip around the worldAdventure. What are the other is to choose them. But I stress, less really is better on the road.

Before you buy the best shoes money can not cheat yourself when it comes to shoes. I have this error and limping in South America for two months. Take care of your new shoes wear well before travel. Walking on hard surfaces to get an idea of how you get to hear his shoes after a long walk on concrete. On the way I average 5-15 miles per day, hiking and exploring. A pairSandals quality is also a great second pair of shoes. I only bring these two couples.

According Clothes-When it comes to clothing goes, durable and comfortable, the two high points. Most travelers are not too concerned with fashion, and when the opportunity comes that they are sort of a reason to dress to go forward through need. A good example is when I buy a tie in Buenos Aries, had visited the work. Start packing your clothes, taking account of the way you dress, from withinout. Lingerie, let's face it, are so small, take little space, even if they are the first line of cleaning. My first trip, I packed five pairs of pants and ended with three thereafter. Three pairs of stockings are sufficient. Make sure that the socks, the sweat of the skin.

pantyhose micro fleece and thermal top, good job on this stratification, pajamas, or as an extra top and pants. I pack two pairs of pants. I prefer the style zip-off, becauseI work as shorts or a swimsuit. Two button-up shirts, long or short sleeves, which is where you are starting appropriate. In any case, will soon be consumed and the need to purchase new ones. A fleece jacket works great for sleep when it is fresh, like a jacket with double standards. A good rain jacket is worth its weight in gold when it hits the rainy season in some foreign country.

Want two hats-a hat winter rolls that can and lidYour eyes when you sleep and another to the sun or rain. Finally, a pair light gloves. I like the ones we can, but in the Peruvian market. I always take two towels. Work hard by the neck from the sun and keep a towel. That's it for clothing. I was able to travel for nine months in all seven continents, this list of package itself. Remember that almost half of whom will at some point in time. If the right-Pack is the stuff to take very little frictionRoom.

A little side note 'clothes packing ... (Fold the clothes and then rolled up like a tortilla up less space and less wrinkles. I like to put products into disposable bags for clean clothes or dirty. On roll batteries and objects stuffed them in a bag, remain small and manageable. All of these dresses combined must be at least half, if the package is well packed.)

Third High quality, panel loading backpack in my experience, regardless of size PackThey filled more rational, maintain small. If you go to a dealer quality exterior should be able to sit down with a big hand luggage size, (Upsala not let you into the largest.) Ensure the building is good, glued and heavy stitching zippered internal and the shoulder straps are relatively comfortable. I like loaded panel, because it can be blocked packages, simply destroy the meaning of the pack by a zip and two heavy, which purposes maylocked together. It is not Fort Knox, but it will help honest people stay honest, especially in the common room of the hostel.

Another aspect of the package that I personally like backpack straps that disappear in some way a kind of specialization. A sound hip belt to distribute the load is a must if you plan to trek. I would also add some clips on the outside of my backpack. It works very well if you try to dry clothes or shoes while on the go. IfSelect a larger or a package that has forgotten completely dependent light received carrier, as used for sleeping bag storage. This bag works great, and sort the package into once again, will help keep honest people honest as also prevent the bag to get up from Some automated baggage system, chewed or ruin the top of a dusty, then rain, travel bus so dusty. If you were not really protected, the other must wear, if you know that 2Mile walk from the bus until his retirement.

We recommend a small pack a day. It 'really comes down to personal preference. Some travel packages more important to do with the zip and packages coming days, but I have seen many of these break or become impossible, again due to excessive take full main. The most important thing is a bit 'too comfortable, durable and easy to find compressible. I like to wear a big belt bag. (The word 'Fanny' is a word very common everywhere, but in the U.S. In otherCountries, is in a pejorative when used by a woman's vagina.)

I usually wear my "pouch on the front instead of on the back for easy access and to avoid pickpockets. Note, however, I have a shoulder strap, which is always so good. Bum bags are not really very safe. All you need is a child, to draw attention to a child open the buckle and third son, the bag catch and run. Then you are out and you're screwed. If you are awaywithout, is probably the best solution.

Fourth Emergency Travel Doc should be every good position to create a list of what you need. prescription medications are your best staring point and then get everything you need from the pharmacy. It 's always much cheaper to make your travel kit together yourself, but contain good kit already, what you need to sell.

Fifth A good guide, there will be a guide of the area that is within me personally as the beginningLonely Planet series. However, the recently updated book is probably better. Do not worry about finding a book for other places you are going. After the start has always offered new and used books for sale for your next destination.

Cameras-sixth in the modern age of digital cameras, this may be the best way to go. However, I chose two small Instamatic, point-and-shoot cameras, one to go with a zoom lens and the other with a simple fixed focus. I take two, so Iyou can always loaded with film in black and white. After my trip I was most pleased with the photos in black and white when I was with the color. The cameras have been nice but extremely expensive, so if I have a password in a captivating-Shaw in India, I do not really care.

Safety seventh-order, there are a lot of material on the market to keep your money and secure your order. Most of it is pretty good, but I think a lot of sales. Some rules to remember are these: If a thiefwants your stuff bad enough, he or she gets. However, most thieves like vultures, and the prey, leading to less work, so you must be a thorn in the side who ripped off. Spread in all different places, so not all the valuables in one place, they spread around in various hiding places. I personally keep things hidden in up to six different locations. And finally, the most important thing to remember, more remainsis your skin is the safest in the rule. Dangeling cameras around his neck, shoulder bags, handbags and watches ass are easy targets for all to see all children go through and only of who is stronger. With the further aspect of surprise, the guy is almost always stronger.

I usually order three bags when they are up. A portfolio of security with money, photocopies, credit cards and passport, all tucked pants. A belt of money-one that actually looks like a belt for money andPhotocopy of passport. Finally, a small wallet in front pocket, which has a string twenty inches on my waist. This bag is my small portfolio every day. I keep a credit card, ID and money just enough for the day. The reasons are simple, I do not want anyone tried my stock of interventions in head and make them see, more money, then you can take a year. Also, if I ever stolen, I'd be a bit 'small hand on the bag. The thief looks inside and watch, money, ID andCredit card, smiles, says "Thank you, welcome to my country" and leaves. They will say: "Thank God I read this book!" and get the hell out of there.

I make some photocopies of all my credit card (front and back), air tickets and passport. I then distribute copies of my backpack, travel wallet and leave you at home with someone who is reliable only a phone call or email away. Makes it easier if something happened to all the figures at hand. I heard thatwith a copy of the passport is always a replacement much easier.

Chicken wire or some type of knife proof vest can actually save a lot of trouble. Just put in the bag every day with this shirt. So when someone makes your pocket hard, makes all your things are not eliminated. Slice Bag is a favorite of thieves. A common technique used by thieves is to come for a woman to ask for money. E 'with a child and have some kids with her. WillStaring down the attempt to seek help, the child in her arms. Meanwhile, the other two children (actually, for adults and children are dressed dwarf)-just kidding! Using a razor blade to cut his pocket and take all your valuables. Finally, we push away from the woman and her child, but it is too late already, what they wanted. Will not even notice until you go to pull something from his pocket.

Another system is closed, a group of people suddenly in a publicinstead. Could be on a street in a station, or perhaps on a bus. All seem to come, pushed around and before you know it, you are there are only your underwear. Ok, maybe not, so that extreme, but there are many people in the world who make a living simply rip tourists. Please note that this has not happened to me. A couple of times tried, but these stories are more than travelers Lore.

A package that hinges to come together andmay be blocked for your convenience. I also have a small cable lock bike in Cary. I use both in movement and in hostels. In hostels, works great. I allow the cable through the area where the two meet hinges, then run through the bed frame, or radiator, or something else in the room, which is stable. On buses or trains, really gives me peace in the package block somewhere where I can see and know that for someone to walk with HIM, and I only difficultSleep.

In any case, use a cable to create at least one more obstacle for an aspiring thief. Even today, with an average lock. Many hostels have lockers of some sort, but usually do not provide a barrier. The cabinets are great and really easy to use, if you have your lock.

Body-8th This is a very special area. I think it's important to start and easy to buy what you need. A short list from which the package was: toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, razor blades, small towel, deodorant, andother basic personal needs. I keep them in a plastic bag. Changes in the level and pressure seem to always put the soap in bottles everywhere.

Ninth Extras you might want to run some photos of your house, a hiking staff, a micro-recorder, newspaper, extra glasses, garbage bags, playing cards, perhaps a harmonica. A small bag full of little extras works great. I wore glasses extra in case I broke, garbage bags to dispose of the packaging when I was on a small boat,Safety pins for all things sewing kit, harmonica, (for a necklace of fire Massi Warrior negotiations in Kenya), cards, corkscrew and cheese knife.

This is strictly an area of personal preference. I believe in minimalism, but there is something special to think and take it where you want great. In my travels I have chosen to bring a few extras, and was always glad I did. For a long trip, everyone is required to get a little 'homesick or feel the needConnect with someone and want to talk about their home life. I took a dozen photos of family, friends and my dog. I was amazed that everywhere I went, the girls of the world are increasingly interested in my sister's wedding photography.

I had rebuilt my knee three times, and that is why I always had a bandage support and hiking fold. What has really helped save my knee and my low intake of vitamins and ibuprofen. I also wound about three metersTape on a part of my staff walking, only to have it when I needed him. The result is very useful when I used the tape to repair a painful tear in his pants.

be activated for me, memories in many ways, to see, hear and smell. I brought a small micro-cassette recorder that created some memories, trumpeting of elephants in Africa to sing girl in Bolivia. It amazes me how many children can be all over the hamWorld.

As you can see, I love writing, and a magazine was a great way to do it. Paper or electronic format, what works for you is better. However, I find that stories send mass-mailing e-mail to friends and relatives at home, well maintained and is also a good way to find anyone at home, print a diary as you go.