A list of what to bring while traveling

First off, everyone has different needs, the following list is what I have found to work well for traveling light. My grandmother Pamela is visiting me in March so I thought it would be helpful to put together a list plus there are things I wish I would have brought and what to bring while traveling in the future. List also changes on the time of year visiting.

1. Sturdy backpack, depends on your preference, it´s very helpful to have a sleeping bag zipper compartment at the bottom for quick access. Plan on carrying only a large backpack and a small backpack.

2. I wish I would have brought a clothes line that has clips on it. Super easy to use and light. I usually use some rope or like right now my clothes are hanging all over a tree. The thing is, without the clips, random pieces of clothing get blown away.

3. Wish I would have brought a collapsable plastic water container: My nalgene works just fine but doesnt hold enough water. For example, we are staying at a campground that is far from a water source. My professor has a nice container thats not too large and not too small, approximately 1.5 Liters or 50 oz. When he´s not using it, just squishes it down so its compact and light whereas two nalgene bottles do not have this option.

4. Boots, flip flops for showering in, and sneakers.

5. Watch with an alrm clock in it.

6. One warm jacket, once waterproof jacket

7. Sunglasses, warm beanie, ball cap...

8. Grams, I have a few things you can borrow like a beanie cap, gloves, camera, binoculars....

9. Sealable Tupperware container for holding a sandwich and another snack.

10. Only enough clothes to fit in a compressable stuff sack. Por ejemplo: two pairs of pants, one being hiking pants, one pair of shorts, three pairs of shirts, long sleeved shirt, and a light jacket for protection from the sun,two pairs of sneaker socks, and two pairs of warm boot socks. I doubt you will need to bring your boots. Just bring a good pair of sneakers.

11. Extra lightweight bag to bring back goodies in! You will leave with more than you came with for sure.