A longer term adventure essentials list for your use…
Medicine:
Insect repellent
Aspirin
Bandages
Water purification tablets (such as iodine tablets)
Prescription medicines and copies of prescriptions (including for eyeglasses)
Sunscreen
Malaria pills, such as Mefloquine, taken once a week, one week prior to trip, during the trip and then for four weeks after returning, Vitamin supplements
Antibiotics for traveler’s diarrhea, such as Immodium AD and , Cypro (not to be taken preventatively), Pepto-Bismol (preventative), and rehydration solutions to replace lost fluids and salts Motion sickness medicine, such as Dramamine
Empty film containers to store pills
Clothing
Quick drying clothes (like those made of CoolMax) will make it much easier if you are caught in a rain storm or in a hot, sweaty climate. Find the most durable and comfortable clothing.
Warm-weather gear: Shorts and Tshirts for active wear and lounging
Cold-weather wear: Sweater or fleece jacket, long pants (preferably chinotype. Avoid jeans because of their bulk and lengthy drying time)
Rain gear: waterproof pants and jacket Hiking boots or trail running shoes One pair of lightweight shoes or waterproof sandals
Long underwear or tights
Socks, both thin and thick
3-5 pairs of underwear
Hat
Bathing suit
Pajamas
Women should bring a long skirt or dress-several countries either require such clothing (such as to enter Italian churches) or recommend it for cultural respect and safety (as in Muslim countries)
Camping Equipment:
Lightweight tent
Compact sleeping bag
Camp stove and fuel
Water purifier
Eating and cooking utensils Lighter or waterproof matches Flashlight
Pocket knife with scissors
Extra backpack straps or bungee cords
Sewing kit with heavy thread
Nylon rope
Water bottle
Documentation:
Passport and copies of the inside (kept in a separate place)
Extra passport photos (often needed for visas)
Copies of birth certificate and identification papers
List of important phone numbers
Airline, bus, train or boat tickets
Copies of prescriptions
Money belt
Personal Items:
Toiletries
Sunglasses
One or two reading books
Small journal and pens
Pack towel or sarong (regular towels are bulky and take too long to dry) Camera and film
Converter and plug adapter
Travel alarm or watch with alarm
Binoculars
Deck of Cards
Address Book
