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Himalayan Mountain Treks — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:52:18 -0000

I started using a wind shirt or wind jacket and it is amazing while hiking how cold it can go for only 4 oz

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Dave — Wed, 18 May 2011 14:54:02 -0000

Hi Din, you can write me via the contact page -

http://gobackpacking.com/Bl...

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Din — Tue, 17 May 2011 23:47:32 -0000

This is so great! Something I've very much been wanting to do someday. Is there anyway I could talk to you elsewhere? Via email maybe? I've got a long list of questions :)

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Paul — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 13:55:03 -0000

The main stuff for me are passport and wallet )))

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Dave — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:14:12 -0000

If you mean debit cards, then yes, I think they're a great idea (and what I used for most of my trip).

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quqabita — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:11:12 -0000

What do you think about Cash cards.They are touted as good options to western union and credit card.

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Dave — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:41:34 -0000

Hi Deb - yes, I brought my trusty lightweight, quick-drying North Face khaki cargo pants! Not the most form-fitting, fashionable attire for globetrotting, but they're comfortable and damn durable (have them 11 years now)!!

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Debo Hobo — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 17:38:08 -0000

Did you bring any light weight long pants?

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Dave — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:38:13 -0000

Thanks Niru! I will be answering your question in the next week or two, as I switch from reporting on my travels to summing them up. The contents of my backpack have changed quite a bit over the last 15 months. :)

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Niru — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:53:49 -0000

Hello Dave,

I always admired the way you meticulously update your blog with details of your wonderful trip. In particular, all the posts related to planning et al are very useful.

Since you are more than a year into your trip, what do you think of your packing list now? What are the items you barely touched and those that you needed, but failed to bring? It would be really great if you would consider writing a retrospective post about your packing list.

Thanks so much & happy travels.

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Dave — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:18:25 -0000

In Costa Rica, probably not. I did find in South Africa there were some older folks using the same hostels, which were some of the nicest I've seen in all my travels. Don't worry though, you'd only become a dorm mother if you let things get to you - messy people, people returning late drunk, etc. Usually, people (or you) pass on in a day or two so it's never too unbearable.

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gina — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:21:06 -0000

I am going to costa rica for 2 weeks with my nephew 21 . He has me set up to go in hostels Well I am 41 and really want to find out if I am going to end up being a dorm mother. Dont get me wrong I like to have a good time. Just wanted to know will there be anyone my age?

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Dave — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:24:28 -0000

Shane -

I just brought 3 pairs of my normal cotton boxers which have been just fine. In tropical weather like northern Australia and Indonesia, it was more comfortable to wear board shorts without underwear at all. Much more comfortable. I'm guessing I'll be doing the same in Thailand at the beaches and islands as well. Plus, it's harder to have your pocket picked from a boardshort pocket as they're usually small and oddly placed on the legs.

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Shane — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:23:22 -0000

Dave I noticed that you packed smartwool socks that are great for wicking moisture. Did you also pack something like ex officio synthetic boxers, or just some cotton ones? I am getting ready for a backpacking trip to Thailand this summer and have hear suggestions for synthetic boxers as well mainly for the quick drying. What do you suggest?

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Dave — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:30:54 -0000

Hi Amy - nice to see you on here. :)

I'll be sure to live it up in New Zealand for the both of us!

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Ames — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:06:12 -0000

Looks great.... just wish I was going with ya!! Your preparation is amazing. I'm very excited to read about your upcoming adventures!!! Please keep us posted!!

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Rentals 365 — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:06:47 -0000

Hi Dave.. You have a big Packing list.

I really love your blog. Great design and i really the title.

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Alan — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:58:59 -0000

oh and I remember actually I originally bought the lock not for thieves in the countries, but for people from the air companies!!!

It happened that I was in a plane where many people's bags were not put in time during a connection. The air company told me I would receive my bag the following day at home. Indeed, I got it by a special delivery, and when I opened it, I found out I was missing stuffs!!!!

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Alan — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:54:19 -0000

you've got a point, that sounds fine!

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crambox — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:48:36 -0000

Looks good to me, as for the electronic stuff most of it is small and packs well the weight is minimal music and pictures a must.. Have a Safe Trip Dave, Enjoy the Experience!!!!!

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Karl — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:49:07 -0000

Dave - it's Karl again from Dewey Beach! Your blog is so detailed, I feel like I'm heading around the world with you!!!!! :grin: Keep up the awesome work on the blog, and have a blast out there! Take care......

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Dave — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:17:39 -0000

Glad I double-checked with Sprint - turns out my whole conversation last night was about international rates when calling from the USA, not what I could pay if I used my phone in those other countries! And my model phone is not GSM-compatible. So, that's one thing I'm actually dropping from my packing list (I edited my entry above).

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Darek — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:15:14 -0000

I recognized Your blog as a wonderfull. I’m traing to travel.
Here you can see some of my trip.
www.lifegallery.blog.pl

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Justin — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:14:30 -0000

You're not missing anything I wish I'd brought. Since you're going to modern countries early on your trip, you can get anything else you might need there. But clean underwear and a debit card can get you a long way.

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Dave — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:11:29 -0000

Yep - I packed Motrin (also a suggestion by my mom)!

I've gone back and forth on the lock thing. I mean people can easily slice the pack or strap and take your bag anyways, so I normally forego it. It can also make people more curious about what you've got in the pack. I do have a little combo lock on the top pouch so I have some small sense of security when I want to put away my camera or mp3 player.