Many people liked our first packing list blog post, so we thought we'd do it again. We were hoping that going to the tropics would mean that we could get away with bringing a lot less stuff. Unfortunately, with the sunscreen, bug spray, fins, snorkel and mask, we're actually bring about 10-15 lbs more stuff. Our bags weigh 26 lbs and 27 lbs, and our carry-on is 11 lbs. On the plus side, our bags might actually get lighter as we go and use up the sunscreen!
Clothes
We pre-treated most of our outerwear with Picaridin - it should keep the mosquitos away for about 6 weeks (we're hoping it last a bit longer than that). Laura would like to emphasize that she actually doesn't have a lot more stuff than I do. Her list is just longer.
| Jerome | Laura |
| 2x swimming trunks | board shorts |
| Swimming rashguard | 2x bikinis |
| 2x shorts | Swimming rashguard |
| zip off pants | zip off pants |
| long sleeve shirt | 3/4 length pants |
| wool long sleeve base layer | shorts |
| 2x cotton t-shirt | Long sleeve shirt |
| 2x short-sleeve collared shirt | 2x short sleeve collared shirt |
| 4x boxers | wool long sleeve base layer |
| 4x socks | wool t-shirt |
| rain jacket | 2x tank top |
| shoes | pyjama shorts |
| flip flops | 5x underwear |
| 2x bras | |
| sports bra | |
| 4x socks | |
| Rain jacket | |
| Sandals | |
| Shoes |
Electronics
Since we're going to be in the water so much, I decided to get a GoPro. The housing that it comes with is good down to 131' (40m). Hopefully we get some amazing pictures and video.
| GoPro Hero 3+ Black | Canon S100 |
| 3x 32G micro SD cards | Canon PowerShot SD870 IS |
| 3x battery + charger | 3 x 32G, 2 x 16 G SD cards (for cameras) |
| GoPro handle | 4 x battery + charger |
| GoPro dive filter (color correction under water) | Mini tripod (it's super awesome) |
| GoPro accessories, anti-fog inserts | Shallow, water resistant housing for SD100 |
| Lens cleaners | |
| Moto X | |
| Nexus One | Universal power adapter |
| phone charger w/ two cords | extension cord with 3 outlets |
| micro usb to usb (to transfer pictures to phone) |
General
| 2x 60L Packs | Buffs bandanas |
| 1x 30L Day Pack | 2x headlamps |
| 2x bag rain covers | 3x luci lanterns (two to give away in the philippines) |
| Packing Cubes | swiss army knife |
| 25L dry bag | money belt |
| 2x Jag Bag silk sleeping bag liners | watch |
| Quick Dry Towels | 2x whistles |
| sunglasses each | |
| cards | extra pair glasses (each) |
| backgammon | gloves for climbing Mount Kinabalu |
| cribbage | ziploc bags |
| books | clothesline |
| cryptogram notebook (Laura's hobby) | carabiners |
| Earphones | Sewing Kit |
| first aid kit | |
| 2x snorkel & mask | |
| 2x fins | Small tearaway notebook |
| 2x water shoes | Notebook |
| anti-fog | Pens/pencil |
| dive log books | Binder clips |
| dive Cards |
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| Laura trying out her new Buff, and Jerome, looking like a ninja! |
Toiletries
| hanging toiletry case | 2x 16 oz sunscreen |
| Toothpaste | 2x bullfrog sunscreen (for the water) |
| Toothbrushes and container | spf lipbalm |
| floss | 6x 4 oz bottles of 20% Picaridin insect repellent |
| shampoo and conditioner | |
| soap and container | advil |
| nail clippers | motion sickness patches + pills |
| tweezers | anti-diarrhea medicine (immodium + Azithromycin) |
| razor | malaria pills (malarone) |
| hair clippers (for my beard) | allergy pills |
| hair brush | aloe |
| hair elastics | |
| hand sanitizer | laundry soap |
| deodorants | kleenex |
| q-tips | |
| moisturizing cream |
On a different note... look at the awesome cake my co-workers got for my going away party! The cake was decorated with asian fruits - durien, rambutan, bananas etc. One side had pineapple filling and the other side had pandan and coconut.
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