After moving 11 times in 12 years, I got pretty damned good at packing. I've just never been very good at packing light. When I prepare for a trip I usually take far more than I will ever really need. For although I can never think of any actual scenarios mitigating the need for anything extra, I never wanted to leave unprepared for even the remotest possible contingency (what if a seagull poops on my sweatshirt?). Pretty pathetic, I know. But that's because I was always relatively close by, still in the country, definitely in a city. I went with more because I could go with more, despite the laughter of my beloved colleagues who seemed perfectly content to live out of a shoebox.
Using other Indian travelers packing lists for inspiration, and taking into account the realization that I will be lugging around everything I pack, I have decided to attempt this 'simplifying' thing that seems so popular. That I am going to be traveling for three weeks relinquishes me from any notion of being prepared. Instead I am going to pack enough for a few days at a time and hope for the best. Of course besides clothes I am going to bring meds, a little bit of toiletries and, of course, small electronic devices.I am torn as to what shoes to take. For now I think I will probably travel in white leather court shoes. IndiaMike's opinion for footwear in the country are a type of comfy strappy sandal that supports and cools. Thats all well and good but do you wear socks? No socks? I remember the Seinfeld where wearing socks with sandals made you a dork. Is being a tall, bald, white dork socially acceptable in India?
This is my packing list (so far)...
Clothing:
Two pairs of khaki pants - tan and green
One pair of lightweight rock climbing pants - green
Five t-shirts - asst colors
Four over shirts - asst colors
Lightweight khaki 'safari' jacket
Elastic khaki belt
Five pairs boxers
Five pairs socks (black)
Cap
Towel
Toiletries:
Three disposable razors
Mini can shaving gel
One bar soap
Deodorant
Body Spray
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Pain reliever
Anti Diarrhea pills
Anti Malaria pills
Asst Vitamins
Moist wipes
Antibacterial lotion
Sunscreen
Deet (lots)
Books:Lonely Planet: India
Frommers: India
Wallpaper City Guides: Mumbai
Hindi Phrasebook
Eat, Pray, Love
Bible
Electronics:
iPod
DigiCam
VidCam
Three 2GB SD cards
SD Card reader
2GB Flash Drive
Ultra thin 60GB external HD
3 in 1 USB adapter
Noise Canceling Headphones
Hand crank flashlight/radio
Genuine Swiss Army Knife
Mini Binoculars (8X21)
Watch
AAA Batteries
AA Batteries
Asst:
Travelers cheques
Rupees
C Card
Debit Card
Passport/Visa
Boarding passes
Turkey Jerky
Pocket Calendar/Itinerary
Reading glasses
Neck pouch security wallet
Gifts:
6 Starbucks Fresno City Mugs
1 Starbucks San Francisco City Mug
3 Paperback Calvin & Hobbes books
2 comments:
oooh. starbux mug ???? :)
you can get all toiletries here,, stationary, and all that. so you could avoid all that if u like. not that it will take up any space you know? your bag sounds pretty light !
dont worry about 'socially acceptable'. as long as your not naked... its cool. well you dont want to go around too kinky or do so at your own risk.. :P
see u sooooon. :)
naykbik -- hmm sounds like some kind of biscuit :)
free, no kinks for me, especially public (haunting visions of gere)..and the only thing im going to be doing naked is bathing (and sleeping, apparently, since I seem to have forgotten to pack my jammies)
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