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What to pack?

Since the last travel post, I upgraded (exchanged) from a 50L pack to a 65L model. With the Osprey Atmos 65, I was able to fit in everything I need, at a weight (so far) of 28 pounds. I expect that’ll go up about 2 or 3 pounds before I leave. Here it is so far:

Pack contents

Packed into the backback (including the “small” 30L day-pack):

Atmos 65 packed up

Dave wearing the Atmos 65

Am I missing anything vital?

On the list so far:

  • Osprey Atmos 65 backpack
  • Osprey pack cover for the time it spends on a plane
  • Deuter 30L daypack
  • REI 45 degree down sleeping bag
  • Camelbak water bladder
  • 1L Sigg bottle (not sure yet)
  • D-SLR camera with mini tripod
  • 70-300mm lens for the D-SLR
  • 13″ laptop with power adapter & plug adapters
  • 2 pairs of long pants (one convertible to shorts)
  • 1 pair of shorts
  • 3-4 short-sleeve shirts: one Smartwool, one normal high-tech fabric, 1-2 quick-dry button up
  • 2 long-sleeve shirts: one Smartwool, one quick-dry button up
  • 1 Smartwool lightweight sweater
  • 1 Windstopper vest
  • 1 waterproof/breathable shell
  • 1 Microfiber towel
  • 1 mesh sack to hold clothes
  • 1 stuff sack for dirty stuff
  • 3 pairs Ex Officio quick-drying underwear
  • 2 pairs REI light wool hiking socks, 2 pairs light quick-dry socks
  • Swimsuit
  • Teva sandals
  • Suntan lotion
  • Mini pocket camera
  • iPod Touch
  • 50′ rope (clothesline, extra shoelaces, etc)
  • Swiss army knife, chosen over a Leatherman due to size, price, and having a corkscrew
  • Zipka headlamp
  • Earplugs and eye covers
  • Mobile phone
  • Bag o’ chargers
  • Sunglasses (2 kinds, one for use with contacts)
  • Toiletries kit (contacts, razor, toothbrush, soap, ibuprofen, antacid, etc)
  • Sewing repair kit
  • Cap with brim
  • Thin liner hat
  • Travel money belt
  • Lightweight walking shoes with mesh for quick drying
  • 1-3 hangars to dry button-up shirts on (?)
  • Zip ties
  • Luggage lock for hostels (standard, or cable lock?)
  • 18-200mm lens to replace 18-55mm + 70-300mm?
  • Another short-sleeved Smartwool or Icebreaker?
  • Mini umbrella?
  • Belt
  • Safety pins
  • Plastic bags
  • Woolite
  • Insect repellant?

I can’t believe that all this weighs in at just about 30 pounds!

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  1. Yagiz [Between Two Books] Jan 29th 2010

    Hi Dave,

    So I gather you’re not one of the guys whose wifes/girl friends pack their stuff for them :)
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  2. Dave Jan 29th 2010

    Haha… nope, no one packs for me. Although I think I left out “scotch whiskey” on the list!

  3. Wendy Jan 29th 2010

    Haha! The first thing I was going to say, was ‘where’s the scotch whiskey??’

    But seriously, only 28 pounds! Good lord, that’s unbelievable. Or are you in possession of a Tardis :)
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  4. Dave Jan 30th 2010

    I think it’ll be more like 32 pounds now, after realizing a bunch of small items I forgot to include when I weighed in.

    NZ might be possible… just waiting on confirmation whether my itinerary is OK’d before I double check the dates with people I know around the globe!


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