Hmmmm....how to pack for a full year of travel? This was by far one of the most
time-consuming aspects of planning our trip. We had to carefully weigh the need to be
prepared for anything against being able to make a mad dash to catch a departing
train while carrying all our gear. It's a tough balance I tell you! After much deliberation,
this is what we decided to bring with us for the long haul.

We are having additional trekking equipment and clothing shipped to us specifically for
the Mt. Kilimanjaro climb, which we will ship back to the States after leaving Tanzania.
CLOTHING

  • Jarrod
  • 3 pair of pants (two that can be converted to shorts)
  • 1 pair of quick-dry shorts
  • 3 quick-dry t-shirts
  • 1 short sleeve button-up shirt
  • 3 long-sleeve shirts (one cotton pullover and two quick-dry button-ups)
  • 1 pair of flannel pajama pants
  • 1 pair of long underwear (top and bottom)
  • Raingear (jacket and pants)
  • 1 zip-up fleece
  • 1 swimsuit
  • 4 pairs of socks
  • 5 pairs of quick-dry underwear
  • 3 pair of shoes (trailrunners, water sandals, walking shoes)
  • 1 wool cap

  • Erin
  • 3 pair of pants (one cotton, one that can be converted to shorts, and one
    that can be converted to capris)
  • 1 pair of jeans
  • 2 skirts (one cotton and one quick-dry material)
  • 3 short sleeve t-shirts
  • 1 tank top
  • 3 long-sleeve shirts (two t-shirts and one quick-dry button-up)
  • 1 pair of flannel pajama pants
  • 1 comfy t-shirt for sleeping in
  • 1 pair of long underwear (top and bottom)
  • Raingear (jacket and pants)
  • 1 zip-up fleece
  • 1 swimsuit
  • 2 pairs of socks
  • 5 pairs of quick-dry underwear
  • 3 pair of shoes (trailrunners, walking shoes, and flip flops)
  • 1 safari style hat
  • 1 wool cap

GEAR

  • Luggage       
  • 1 large backpack (60 liter capacity)
  • 1 large backpack (50 liter capacity)
  • 2 small daypacks

  • Electronics
  • 1 lightweight laptop
  • 1 pocket-size automatic digital camera, Canon PowerShot SD1000, for daily
     use, with carrying case
  • 1 medium-size advanced digital camera, Olympus SP-550 UZ, with carrying
    case
  • 1 iGo power charger for laptop, phone and iPod
  • 1 cell phone for emergency use
  • 1 iPod
  • 2 sets of headphones (for listening to music and making internet calls
  • 1 multi-continent voltage converter
  • Joby Gorilla Pod (Tripod)

  • Other
  • 1 toiletry kit
  • 1 medicine kit
  • 1 universal drain plug
  • 2 pairs of earplugs
  • 1 neck pillow
  • 2 moneybelts
  • 1 document holder (for passports and tickets)
  • 2 journals
  • 2 pairs of sunglasses
  • 2 quick-dry hand towels
  • 2 bandanas
  • 2 silk sleep sheets
Packing List
Chianti Region - Italy