our RTW trip

Julle maak my naar, ek het ‘n backpack maar om een of ander rede sit ek nog by die huis, geniet dit.

And don’t forget the nail file doll, and anti-histamin cream (Caladryl is fantastic)…
A couple of zip-lock bags, for putting wet/damp clothes, face-cloth, or towel in, incase they didn’t try by the time you have to leave.

Lekker julle geniet dit.

Cheers Laura

Julle ouens maak mens jaloers. Geniet dit, kan nie wag om te sien wat julle volgende doen nie!

Glad to see your list, a little more like the list for my wife and I. Was feeling we were packing way too much. You make me feel better about that. how did you fare with all this gear?

Thanks,

M+T

Hi M+T,

You will be surprised to hear that my back pack weighed in at a mere 11kg on departure from South Africa. The day-packs were slightly on the heavy side, but this was only when we were on the road (or in the air). We packed all the valuables in our day-packs when we travelled so that we could constantly keep an eye on them. They contained the laptop, Eon’s big camera and even bigger camera lens, my small camera, the small video camera and the i-pods (and then all the normal goodies like wet-wipes, small inflatable pillow, earplugs, wallet, etc).

I do not think all travellers would agree with our gear list, but it was what we needed to make the trip great for us. Eon is a keen photographer, and he would have been miserable travelling without his photography gear

So I really think it depends on the individual. Besides, one can send stuff home when you find that you do not have need for it. And when you need more things, you could always buy them during your travels.

All the best!
C&E

Greeting from across the world. interesting post I will return for more.