And for those of you wondering why I 'd even list all this stuff here? I'm packing and it helped writing it all out ;) Plus hey, you might actually find some of this interesting.
- Keen Oregon PCT Hiking Boots
- Gregory Baltoro 76L Backpack
- Merino Wool base layer set, hat, and socks
- 2 extra base layer sets (made from recycled plastic bottles)
- North Face waterproof jacket & pants
- North Face nylon pants (convert into shorts)
- A buncha polyester shirts
- Polar fleece set (top & bottom)
- Cheap sunglasses (yeahhhhh)
- Goretex sunhat
- Flexible waterproof gloves of some kind
- Waterproof cover for backpack
- Waterproof matches
- 2 flashlights
- Spare batteries
- 16 magnum-sized condoms
- Knife, fork & spoon set
- Lightweight cooking set (tiny stove, pot, mug, wooden spoon)
- 1L Nalgene water bottle w/ holder thingy
- Camping toilet paper!
- Fast drying travel towel
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Blister kit
- Comprehensive first aid kit, pain relief, bandages, etc.
- Whistle (you never know!)
- Survival blanket (keeps you warm, very compact)
- Waterproof notepad
- Compass (with mirror)
- Ear plugs (for sleeping in dorm-style huts/hostels with bastards who snore)
- Camping soap & shampoo
- Day pack (for day hikes, etc.)
- Extra large waterproof liner for backpack
- Set of 6 smaller waterproof bags (for assorted things)
- Expedition style watch with compass, altmeter, etc.
- Citronella candle
- Knockoff swiss army knife
- Lightsticks (for lightshows, emergencies, etc.)
- The Winds of Dune (to read on plane)
- Lonely Planet New Zealand guide - North Island
- Lonely Planet New Zealand guide - South Island
- P&S 12x opt. zoom camera with 40gb worth of memory cards
- Portable alarm clock
- Water purification tablets
- Portable sewing kit
By the way, Merino wool is AMAZING. It's lightweight, very thin, absorbs sweat, gets rid of it very well, and doesn't smell.. at least for the first week or so ;) Makes for an excellent base layer... and hiking socks. It also happens to come from the southern alps in New Zealand, which is exactly where I'm heading
