Liz sent me a question about what I intend to pack, however my e-mail back to her was returned, so I thought I'd share with everyone instead. I will post a more comprehensive packing list before departing.
In the meantime, I can answer your question because I'm decidedly low maintenance (or so I like to think). You can probably get more for your money today than when I got the camera last Christmas and mp3 player over the summer.
- $300 cannon sd700 powershot digital camera – 6 megapixels (+ two 2gb memory cards, 2 batteries, wall charger)
- $150 creative 8gb mp3 player
- $50 universal power adapter/charger (x2 – I got one specific to my mp3 player, meaning the other is for my camera charger)
- $40 petzl zipka LED headlamp
I think that's it from the technology end. If I find a cell phone would be helpful, I might get one along the way, however I'm going to start off without one. Lots of people have asked about a laptop – I just don't have the will to lug even a small one around, let alone worry about it.
I've already got the backpack, daypack, North Face khaki cargo shorts/pants (from '98 summer in Europe), socks, boxers, etc. I do think I'm going to buy a new t-shirt or two given I'll be living in them for quite awhile (it'd be nice to start off with something new to wear). I have to put together a little medical kit too, though because I want my pack to be carry-on, I'll have to leave out a bunch of items.
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liz
Wednesday 21st of November 2007
oops I must have mistyped my own email address - i've done it way too many times and the sad thing is it's just my last name.
But thanks for the preview on the packing list. I'm compiling the xmas list for the family and wondering if I should put a few things on the list.
Dave
Thursday 22nd of November 2007
The digital camera (my first) was a Christmas gift I asked for last year. I wanted to get it early so I had time to learn how to use it. :)
liz
Thursday 22nd of November 2007
oops I must have mistyped my own email address - i've done it way too many times and the sad thing is it's just my last name.
But thanks for the preview on the packing list. I'm compiling the xmas list for the family and wondering if I should put a few things on the list.
Dave
Thursday 22nd of November 2007
The digital camera (my first) was a Christmas gift I asked for last year. I wanted to get it early so I had time to learn how to use it. :)