About that new rucksack...
Aug. 13th, 2009 08:54 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
f4f3A question.
Not, "What have I forgotten?" which would be silly because I haven't actually started packing yet,
But "What WILL I forget?" the answer to which might save me some time. Or discomfort.
So, dear flist, while I go cut the labels off the new rucksack and start packing,
"What will I forget?"
Not, "What have I forgotten?" which would be silly because I haven't actually started packing yet,
But "What WILL I forget?" the answer to which might save me some time. Or discomfort.
So, dear flist, while I go cut the labels off the new rucksack and start packing,
"What will I forget?"
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Date: 2009-08-13 08:16 pm (UTC)Earplugs.
Antiseptic hand gel.
Rubber door wedge (if there's a possibility of visiting anywhere a bit dodgy).
Rehydration sachets.
Torch.
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Date: 2009-08-13 08:20 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-13 08:24 pm (UTC)Safety pins
Bandaids
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Date: 2009-08-13 08:25 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-13 08:30 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-13 08:45 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-13 09:22 pm (UTC)Things to bring:
Flashlight
Zip-lock bags
String bag for laundry or shopping
Swimsuit
Antiperspirant
Insect repellent
Anti-itch cream
Small towel
Mints
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Date: 2009-08-13 09:29 pm (UTC)Sunglasses
Books
...
More books
Dashing hat
Factor 40
Lightweight camping towel
All your tickets/confirmations - wait you're probably not using Ryanair
Maps
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Date: 2009-08-13 09:47 pm (UTC)one for the sink & an electrical adaptor plug.
sleep sheet
more books
also if you're in any of the Souks in Morocco and *especially* in Fez and Marrakesh be very very careful about pickpockets, take all the usual precautions then do them twice over.
Spare currency, US dollars still talk in North Africa - well, they did in 2005 when I was last there
Driving license and whatever else you need to hire a car out there.
SUNGLASSES
A hat, you'll need it for the sun.
Pants are definitely a good idea :)
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Date: 2009-08-13 09:54 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-13 09:56 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-13 10:32 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-08-13 11:14 pm (UTC)Antacids
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Date: 2009-08-13 11:24 pm (UTC)You'll walk taller, party harder, laugh louder, and bond with your lad.
Enjoy being without them. Unfortunately, when you get home you'll find them hiding under the bed where they fell when you were packing. But don't worry, because you'll have discovered you don't really have to wear them all the time, and can put them in the wardrobe and only get them out when needed.
:D
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Date: 2009-08-14 05:55 am (UTC)Webspace somewhere that is similarly equipped.
If you are checking email then paranoid security is reasonably trivial - forward all email to a new account and cancel forwards when you're back and delete/forget that account.
Check what you have on you now and have a match in your rucksack. Clothes, etc. If destination permits favour plastic over cash.
Don't be prepared for everything, be able to be prepared for everything with minimal notice.
Water is nice. Especially if you plan to venture away from taps.
And, of course, the little black dress.
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Date: 2009-08-14 09:31 am (UTC)change of clothes
sunscreen - Boots do nifty little packs which meet the regs
sunglasses
sunhat
all cash and copies of essential travel papers with notes of insurance company and bank details somewhere handy (see next point)
in a carry on bag or on your person so you can survive until the airline finds your luggage or you buy the new stuff
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Date: 2009-08-16 03:51 am (UTC)