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Essential Items
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deodorant, etc. Hotels provide shampoo and soap but usually not washcloths.
T Spare eyeglasses/contact lenses; sunglasses
T Sunscreen: SPF 30 or stronger
T Insect repellent with DEET (we recommend 30-35% strength)
T Flashlight or headlamp: Consider a small but powerful LED version or a version with an
alternative power source (wind-up, solar powered).
T Pocket-size tissues
T Moist towelettes (baby wipes) and/or anti-bacterial “water-free” hand cleanser
T Electrical transformer & plug adapters
T Camera gear with extra batteries or battery charger. We recommend bringing ziploc
bags to protect your camera.
Medicines & First Aid Gear
T Your own prescription medicines
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tablets, something for upset stomach. Maybe a cold remedy, moleskin foot pads, or
antibiotic cream.
T An antibiotic medication for gastrointestinal illness
T Optional: A strong prescription pain medication for rare emergency purposes
T Optional: Altitude sickness medication
Optional Gear
T Travel alarm or travel watch with alarm
T Lightweight binoculars (if birding)
T Hanging toiletry bag (with hook to hang on doorknob and pockets to organize items)
T Basic sewing kit
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