October 23rd, 2009

Packing for Ecuador (& Peru)


Packing for Ecuador can be a little tricky because of the diverse spectrum of environments you will encounter, ranging from high altitudes to dense jungle. Here is my personal packing list for a 12 day trip to help give you an idea of what you will need (everything fit in my Eagle Creek carry-on luggage):

For the Andes and Quito…

  • 3 pair long black pants- all active wear and of different
  • weight/warmth (for traveling, hiking, the city)
  • 1 lightweight fleece sweater that zips up in the front
  • 2 long-sleeved basic shirts (1 white, 1 black)- very comfy

(polyester/lycra blend; ContourWear)

  • 2 zip-neck t-neck shirts (polyester) that work as a 1st or 2nd layer

and can be worn as a general shirt

  • 1 cashmere long-sleeved t-shirt sweater
  • 1 short-sleeved t-shirt (Exoffico; cotton/rayon)
  • 1 zip-neck t-neck pullover (2nd layer; polyester)
  • silk long underwear (pants and top)
  • vest (windproof material)

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July 10th, 2009

PJ’s Southern Africa Packing List


originally uploaded by Roger Northage.
People often have a lot of questions regarding packing.  It can be a challenge, especially when you’ve got weight restrictions and you’re trying to travel light.  I’ve got packing lists that I send out but I thought that it might be helpful to share specifically what I pack for safari trip.  I think a key to successful packing for safaris is to be like the guides and have a “uniform” that you wear out on the drives and walks.Itineraries to Southern and East Africa often utilize charters which restricts one’s weight limit from anywhere between 12 kg.s (26 lb.s) and 20 kg.s (44 lb.s), requiring efficient packing!Below is a list of what I packed for my recent trip to Africa.  The weight restriction was 26 lb.s.  All of the items below (including the luggage) came in to just about that amount.

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