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fathom
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major hub
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Likewise
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the whims of those that pass through.
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niggling doubts
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spares
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hassle it
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Umbrella: a light compact (micro) one. A waterproof jacket i
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sleeping bag liner - the best type is a silk one
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Sun block/cream
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glasses
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travel pillows
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Several passport photographs
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Ear plugs and eye-mask:
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Photocopies
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small portable backpack
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(buy locally, you might acquire one as a souvenir)
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modern synthetics are the business.
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Quick drying, light travel types
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let's say about three to six (
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three to six pairs
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echnical fabrics makes good sense
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fabric revolution fuelled by increased long-haul travel, meaning options and innovations are better now than ever.
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at anything that makes you feel cool or is light/compact is w
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orth the investment.
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Gore-Tex lined versions are a very worthy investment.
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go with just sandals
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sturdier 'sport' versions
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one on top of the other, facing but fitting f
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wrap it around
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strong string
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Trek-type towel
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developed countries
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hampoo, toothpaste, deodorant/antiperspirant
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solid (soap like) shampoo (Lush sell it)
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olive oil soap
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The brand 'King of Shaves' is the most common
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smart phone/tablet
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other could be a nicer moisture wicking polyester/cotton type or similar,
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going, you are probably going to sweat a lot.
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23 Dec 10
J M"Here's what you need to take backpacking, where to get it from, how to pack it and how to keep size/weight down. Quite frankly, there's so much crap written on what to pack and a lot of scare mongering about taking this or that essential for fear that if left behind it could not be bought abroad. Many packing lists are aimed at mid-range travellers or are featured in travelogues as examples of 'I took this' whether or not it was useful/necessary. Stores that sell equipment, who of course want you to buy as much as possible (how often have you seen items like survival bivvi bag and stoves on their so-called travel packing lists) are also a big part of this problem. Anyone who has travelled before will feel nothing but disdain at short, ambiguous lists in travel mags, guidebooks and charlatan websites. For the record, you will have to think very hard of something not recommended on the list below that could not be bought abroad and normally much cheaper. Mosquito coils for instance appear on many lists: these are almost always available abroad and always at a fraction of the cost compared to Western countries, leaving aside that there are much better ways to tackle mosquitoes. "
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lightweight (micro) fleece
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fleece/fleece jacket
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leave the jeans at home
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use your swim wear as a substitute when on a beach
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wise to avoid thick 'cotton' items
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take a piece of strong string and wrap it around them
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fix a strong clip on the other
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Trek-type towel
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not recommended
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rain mac
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all things medical are available much cheaper and plentifully on the way
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