My Final Packing List (Bob)

You might think, dear reader, that I just grabbed some stuff from around the house to get ready for our little walk. Untrue. This 20-pound collection is the result of months of research, visits to stores, conversations with Wendy, and a small amount of fussbudgetry. 


What I'm Taking

  1. Pillow cover and down jacket
  2. 2 pairs of convertible pants
  3. Compression bags and stuff sacks
  4. Hat
  5. Towel and flip flops
  6. Toiletries, sun block, medicine, laundry detergent, moleskin
  7. Long underwear top and bottom
  8. 1-liter water bottle
  9. Sleep sack and down blanket
  10. 3 merino wool shirts
  11. Passport and money belt
  12. 3 underwear
  13. 36-liter Osprey backpack
  14. Rain jacket and swim suit
  15. Keen sandals (for around town)
  16. Battery charger, converter, phone cords
  17. 4 socks
  18. Trail-running shoes (main walking shoes)
  19. Hiking poles

Not Pictured

  • iPhone
  • Portable fold-up keyboard

What I Strongly Considered Taking and Left Out

  • Rain poncho
  • Rain pants
  • Laundry clips
  • iPad
  • Sleeping bag
  • Travel pillow
  • Book

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