Packing Lists

Both Eric and I did a lot of research before planning what to pack for this trip. I have quite a lot of experience with the minimalist packing style, but this was a tough one. The challenge of this trip in particular is that we'll be in at least five different climates and multiple different environments within three weeks. This includes hiking through jungles, relaxing on beaches, staying with locals in Mayan villages, night life in developed cities... Which means we are going to need everything from rain jackets and thermal wear to fancy dresses and button ups. After a lot of consolidating we THINK we've got it pretty figured out. Here goes!

Kaelin's Packing List:

x1 hiking boots

x1 flip flops

x1 zip-off pants

x1 denim jeans

x1 denim shorts

x1 running shorts

x1 leggings

x1 rain jacket
x1 fleece jacket

x3 t-shirts

x4 tank tops

x1 white button up

x3 dresses (1 maxi, 1 swimsuit cover up, 1 "fancy")

x2 bathing suits

x1 towel

x7 underwear

x3 bras (1 sports, 1 strapless, 1 t-shirt)

x1 boot socks
x1 belt

Eric's Packing List:

x1 hiking boots

x1 flip flops

x1 zip-off pants

x1 denim jeans

x2 shorts

x1 thermal undercloths

x1 rain jacket

x3 t-shirts

x2 tank tops

x1 white button up

x1 swim trunks

x1 towel

x7 socks

x7 underwear

x1 belt

Other Rather Important Things...

Two person backpacking tent

Fleece sleeping bag

First aid kit

Bug spray (deet & non-deet)

Sun screen

Water bottle x2

Waterproof phone case

Backup 4GB SD card

Binoculars

Passport x2

Reading material

Semi-professional photography camera

Water filter

Map of Central America

Latin American English/Spanish dictionary

Paracord

$1 dollar bills x20

Carabiner x2

Sunglasses x2

(I apologize for the terrible picture quality. I couldn't get my nice camera in the picture and also take it at the same time, but believe me, I tried.)

The main thing when it comes to packing light is making sure that everything (or most everything) matches at least three other things. Or in Eric's case, has sheer practicality. I'll make sure he matches. You'll notice that both of us brought mainly clothes that are solid colors or simple patterns. To conserve space even more, we're both wearing our jeans and hiking boots onto the plane. This leaves us with a good 1/3 of our backpacks free to fill with coffee, hammocks, and whatever other awesome Central American souvenirs we bring back! :)

WE LEAVE IN FOUR HOURS!!!

-Kaelin