EXPLORER'S CHECKLIST

 

When the Explorers travel they must consider the usefulness of every item that they consider bringing with them.  Why?  Even though they are using an expedition vehicle, space is very limited so the explorers must carry their belongings in just one backpack each.  

When going on an expedition for the first time, the general rule is to lay out everything you think you might need, then leave half of it at home.  Our explorers have many years of experience traveling around the world and the following list is representative of what they carry.

CLOTHING 

Pants
    Light weight, quick dry pants*
    Expedition pants, zip off legs
Shorts - one pair
Short sleeved shirts - 2, extra shirts
    bought en-route
Long sleeved shirt – 1
Underwear – 5
Socks – 5
Rainproof jacket
Hat
Bathing suit
Hiking Boots, waterproof
Sandals or thongs
*Women should bring a dress or skirt in place of one pair of pants

EVERYDAY BASICS

Towel
Washcloth
Bandana
Sleep Sheet – basically a sheet sewn in half to resemble a sleeping
bag

Sun Glasses
Clothesline & pins
Swiss army type knife
Eye shade and ear plugs
Small padlock
Tissue paper and/or toilet paper
Water bottle
Money belt or neck pouch
Day sack
Waist pouch
Watch or alarm clock
Notebook and pen
Playing cards
Travel guidebook and map
Reading books – 2
Toiletries

MORE BASICS

Spare pair of eyeglasses or contact
    lenses
Wash & wipes – 1 small pkg
Laundry soap for clothes
Universal sink stopper
Zip close bags – misc sizes
Sunscreen
Mosquito repellant with DEET
Sewing kit
Small flashlight
Matches or lighter

EQUIPMENT

35 mm camera and film
Digital camera
Binoculars
Notebook computer and diskettes
Electric plug converter

FIRST AID KIT

Bandages
Antiseptic cream
Anti-diarrea pills
Antacid/anti-gas pills
Ibuprofen pain reliever
Anti-itch cream
Lip balm
Motion sickness pills
Anti-Malarial medication

DOCUMENTATION

Passport and visas
Health documentation
Traveler’s checks (TC)
Credit card for emergencies
Copies of passport and TC

All of these items must be able to be placed inside your backpack with some room to spare

Remember, if you are not sure that you need something, leave it at home.  If you find that something you left was important, you can buy on the road.

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