Things we left home with:

Notes & comments:

1 large rucsac

80 litre Berghaus Cyclops Roc + 2 detachable side pockets

1 medium rucsac

35 litre Berghaus Freeflow II

1 small rucsac

15 litre Karrimor Jura

1 toddler rucsac

5 litre Peter Storm

health & hygiene

4 sunglasses + 2 cases

2 large trek towel

1 small trek towel

a hand towel to dry off most water first. could’ve done with another.

2 sarongs

1 wash bag (toiletries, etc.)

1 child’s ‘keep dry’ sleeping mattress

in case ben had an accident at night.

safety/security

1 double mosquito net

discarded end of indonesia.

1 first-aid kit (small)

1 medicine bag (large)

2 small combination locks with cable

2 money neck-pouches

miscellaneous

2 pocket torches

maglite AA

2 penknives

standard swiss army inc. scissors

2 travel pillows

1 guidebook

discarded/replenished each country

3 journals

2 cigarette lighter

1 peg-less clothes line

a must! sometimes difficult to find a place to hook it to

2 bungy cords

always useful!

1 universal sink plug

a must!

1 sewing kit

1 compression sack

screwdrivers

watchmaker size

pens and pencils

passports, flight tickets, driver’s licences, international driver’s licence, numerous visa-based credit and debit cards

toys (ben): animals, story books, colouring books, uno cards

toys (leala): sketch book, scrapbook, journals, educational maths and english books, playing cards

numerous tough plastic bags

for storing clothes. protects from rain, dust, sand, etc. separates clean from dirty clothes. makes for easier packing/unpacking.

spare shoe laces

compression straps

batteries

cheaper abroad than uk

compass

irrespective of whether in town or countryside, invaluable!

3 baseball caps

technology

1 IBM Thinkpad 560X + power supply

motherboard overheated in thailand. replaced in singapore.

1 portable usb 2.5" hard drive

1 miniature usb mouse

1 digital camera (FujiFilm Finepix 1400z)

lost in Australia. replaced in Australia with FujiFilm A205s.

1 film camera

a compact aps camera

1 small short-wave radio

2 wrist watch

both broke.

1 pair small stereo speakers

2 plug socket adapter

1 mobile phone (samsung a300e)

1 video camera, tapes, batteries, charger, carry bag

Clothes for Paul:

1 lightweight pvc poncho

1 fleece jacket

1 thermal vest

1 pair walking shoes

hi-tec torrent

1 pair sandals

reebok

3 shirts

long sleeve collared cotton

2 t-shirts

2 pair trousers

lightweight convertible

3 pair socks

5 pair boxers

Clothes for Jill:

1 lightweight pvc poncho

1 fleece jacket

1 pair walking shoes

salomon

1 pair sandals

merrell

5 knickers

3 pair socks

3 pair trousers

1 cut-off, 2 baggy

1 skirt

1 swimming costume

1 t-shirt

3 shirts

long sleeve cotton

2 vest tops

2 bra’s

Clothes for Leala:

1 lightweight pvc poncho

1 fleece jacket

1 thermal vest

1 pair walking shoes

salomon

1 pair sandals

merrell

3 shirts

1 short-sleeve, 2 long-sleeve

3 t-shirts

1 sun dress

2 long trouser

2 pair shorts

5 knickers

3 socks

1 nightie

2 bikini’s

1 hat, scarf and gloves

1 bandana

Clothes for Ben:

1 lightweight raincoat

1 fleece jacket

1 pair shoes

clarkes

1 pair sandals

1 pyjamas

5 long trousers

5 shorts

4 shirts

1 long-sleeve, 3 short-sleeve

5 pants

5 pair socks

1 full-body swimsuit

absolute protection from sun! purchased in singapore. discarded in rarotonga - worn out!

2 t-shirts

Purchases and additions made during the trip:

1 three-man tent

1 sleeping mat

2 double-quilts

discarded end of new zeleand

2 quilt covers

discarded end of rarotonga

2 plastic plates

4 plastic bowls

4 plastic cups

1 frying pan

discarded end of rarotonga

1 saucepan with lid

discarded end of rarotonga

4 knives, forks, spoons

1 expandable travel holdall

purchased in new zealand to stow camping gear and bedding. invaluable!

toys - ben: buzz lightyear, story books, various toy cars and trucks

toys - leala: cd/vcd player + charger + leads + extension cable, box of vcd’s, box of dvd’s

numerous reading books and travel guides.