Backpack (2/3rds full) and a day pack:

» Light clothes that you can afford to lose
» Country dependent clothing (ie. OZ = boardies, Peru = Jumpers)
» Flip Flops
» Trainers
» Rain Protection
» Condoms
» Cap or Hat
» Sunglasses
» Camera and Film
» Phrase Books
» Reading Book
» Games/Playing Cards
» Travel Lock
» Luggage I.D. Tags
» Document Wallet (passport & money etc)
» Travel Watch or Alarm
» Small Torch & Batteries
» Swiss Army Knife (leave in Backpack)
» Travel wash
» Travel Febreeze (or other smell neutraliser)
» International Plug Adaptor
» Mesh Bag for Dirty Laundry
» Zip-close Plastic Bags
» Sleeping bag liner (we recommend silk)
» MP3 player/walkman

First-Aid Kit containing:

» Pain Relief
» Plasters
» Bandage
» Diarrhoea Medicine
» Insect Repellent
» Sunscreen
» Sunburn Relief
» Antibiotic Cream
» Prescribed medicine (ie. malaria tablets)
» Water Purification Tablets
» Toothbrush/Paste
» Deodorant
» Soap
» Skin Care Lotions/Creams (for altitude or by the sea)
» Mini Mirror
» Shampoo
» Lip Balm (for altitude)
» Toilet roll or packets of tissues (invaluable)
» Shaving Cream / razors
» Towel (beware travel towels are good but can stink very quickily)