I’m in a wonderful and warm (warmer than Chicago, anyway!) Burbank, California. I’ll be in California for a week, exploring L.A., then flying to Sydney next Monday, January 30th.
As I’ve mentioned in this blog before, I’m backpacking through Australia. I hope to stay for a month (maybe longer?). Below is my essential packing list:
Bags:
65 Liter Field and Stream backpack
1 knapsack/purse/laptop carryon
Electronics:
Laptop
Digital Camera
Web cam
Cell phone
Ipod
Power plug for Australian outlets (Note: Oz outlets have a slanted 3-prong system rather than the U.S. 2. Also power outlets in Oz run on 240 V, rather than 120 V in the US. Check that your electronics’ tags say they are meant for RTW voltages. This info can be found on the tag or charger and read 120V~240V. If your electronic only reads 120V, you will also need a voltage converter. Available in most electronic stores)
All related cords/chargers
Clothes:
An array of tank tops and t-shirts
3 long-sleeved shirts (mainly for California. It could get chilly in January!)
1 pair of jeans
5 pairs of shorts (1 jean, 2 Nike workout shorts, 1 pair of capris, 1 pair sleeper shorts)
7 pairs of underwear
4 pairs of socks (2 black, 2 white)
Bandana
3 sun dresses
Bathing suit
2 pairs of sandals (one brown, one black), black TOMS knockoffs, gym shoes, flip-flops, black flats
Small black purse for going out
2 fashion belts, 2 regular jean belts
1 lightweight scarf
1 lightweight jacket (will probably leave behind in L.A. until I get back)
Miscellaneous:
Combination lock
Aluminum water bottle
Sunglasses
Compass
Flashlight
Address Book
Journal
Pens
Slim wallet with essentials (I.D., credit/debit card, health insurance card, Visa gift card- SCORE!)
1 book (will probably need to pick up another along the way)
Copies of EVERYTHING: My I.D., insurance card, passport, birth certificate, social security card, VISA card, flight information, hostel booking, ETA (electronic visa verification email).
Shower and toiletries:
1 bath towel (cute pattern, as to double for beach towel)
1 hand towel
1 washcloth
Travel sized shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, face wash
Toothbrush
Floss
Shaving Cream
Razors
Tampons (in case they don’t carry my brand in Oz)
Q-tips
Excedrin, Advil, Neosporin, Dramamine, Johnson & Johnson First Aid Kit
Sunblock (SPF 50. I’m a fair-skinned redhead!)
Tweezers, manicure scissors, nail file, nail clipper
2 deodorants (in case they don’t carry my brand in Oz)
Jewelry (earrings, bracelets, rings)
Makeup (the basics like powder, concealer, eye shadow and pencil, blush, mascara, chap stick)
Hair products: Straightener, hair ties and bobby pins, headbands)
Things still needed:
Bug Spray
Small bag for site seeing
Hat (mine got lost in transit)
Good luck for the trip – we had a similar list for our trip to the Far East.
Cheers,
Mike
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All the best, have a safe and full of fun and life in this tour. I must say that Australia is a superb place .
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