The Packing List (2): Our Essential 55

With only two months left before we set off on our Annapurna Adventure, Dee and I have carefully considered the Essential 5 lists from our friends and families, and have created a list of our Essential 55 that we will be bringing with us to Nepal. The most popular "essentials" suggested were lip balm, cleansing wipes, and alcohol (not the rubbing variety). My friend Lewis offered some of the more entertaining suggestions (bobble hat, grappling hook) and mutual friend Anthony seemed a bit hung up on one particular elixir of all ailments and problems. Failing to be mentioned at all were a map (one of my essentials) and a donkey (one of Dee's). We will only be bringing one of those items. So, here it is - the packing list!


Pack

• 40L pack
• stuff bags

Gear

• hiking poles
• headlamp
• down sleeping bag
• knife
• compass
• water bottle
• padlock
• clock/watch

Footwear

• hiking boots
• flip-flops
• down booties

Outerwear

• down jacket
• rain jacket/shell
• fleece jacket
• rain pants

Base- and mid-layers

• shorts (x1)
• long pants - convertible (x1)
• long pants - fleece (x1)
• short-sleeved t-shirt (x2)
• long-sleeved t-shirt (x2)
• underwear (x2)
• sports bra (x2)
• socks - warm (x2)
• socks - cool (x2)
• long underwear - top and bottom (x1 each)

Accessories

• gloves
• hat - warm
• hat - cool
• neck warmer
• sunglasses

Medication:

• first aid kit
• altitude meds
• GI meds
• water purification tabs

Toiletry:

• travel towel
• plastic bags
• toilet paper
• laundry soap
• sewing kit
• sunscreen lotion
• lip balm
• toothpaste
• toothbrush
• shampoo/conditioner/soap (powder all-in-one)
• cleansing wipes
• deodorant
• hand sanitizer
• hair ties/pins

Entertainment

• notebook
• book
• pens
• camera
• batteries

Documents

• passport/visa
• permits
• maps

BAM! If you think something is missing/not necessary, please let us know. DO NOT MENTION THE DONKEY!