Pack it up, pack it in...

It seems as though everyone I encounter wants to know just exactly what one packs for a rtw and, more specifically, just how one manages to fit it all in a "carry-on" sized pack!  Though bound to evolve as my travels progress, the following is a list of the items I carry on my back, wear on my body, and stuff in my pockets as I "hele" (Hawaiian for "go") on to London and beyond:

LUGGAGE

• REI brand Vagabond 2.0 Travel backpack w/ rain cover (50L capacity is "carry-on" size)
• REI brand Zip Travel collapsible daypack/backpack (1,200 cu. in. perfect for day treks)
• Eagle Creek brand Pack-It Cubes (4 ea. in various sizes to organize gear within main pack)
• REI brand Travel Cable Lock (to secure pack in hostel lockers)
• REI brand Mini Padlocks (to secure zippers/compartments on pack while in transit)

CLOTHING

• Teva brand Reva eVent waterproof hiking shoe (for hiking up mountains and cruising the streets)
• Quiksilver brand sandals (for walking the streets and showering in hostels)
• 2 ea. Wigwam brand wool quarter length hiking socks
• 2 ea. WrightSock brand Coolmesh quarter length walking socks 
• 2 ea. ExOfficio brand Give-N-Go boxers (their slogan is - "17 countries. 6 weeks. And One pair of underwear.") 
• 1 ea. lightweight/quickdry pants
• 2 ea. lightweight/quickdry shorts
• 1 ea. trunks (i.e. boardshorts)
• 2 ea. t-shirts
• 1 ea. longsleeve t-shirt
• 1 ea. collared dress shirt
• 1 ea. REI brand pull over micro fleece
• 2 ea. mesh hats
• 1 ea. wool beanie
• belt

 GEAR

• Eagle Creek brand silk moneybelt
• Sea to Summit brand silk sleep sheet
• Ecousable brand aluminum water bottle
• REI brand travel towel
• Mio brand watch
• REI brand braided travel clothesline
• Eagle Creek brand mini travel umbrella
• Stuff sack (to keep dirty laundry separate)
• Headlamp
• Small roll-less duct tape (fixes everything including blistered feet!)
• Sunglasses
• Earplugs (for noisy places)
• Shoe laces (extra pair)

ELECTRONICS & ACCESSORIES

• Canon brand Power Shot G11 professional compact point-and-shoot digital camera w/ charger
• 2 ea. camera batteries
• 2 ea. 8GB memory cards
• 1 ea. 16GB flashdrive (for picture backup)
• 1 ea. SD card reader
• Joby brand Gorillapod flexible mini tripod
• Apple brand iPod Nano w/ earbuds and charger
• 1 ea. HTC Droid Eris cellphone (used for handheld internet where wi-fi is available) w/ charger

TOILETRIES

• DaKine brand Travel Kit
• Small mirror
• Nail clippers
• Travel washcloth
• Deodorant
• Q-tips
• Travel size shampoo
• Travel size face wash
• Razor (1 ea. cartridge of extra blades)
• Travel size shaving cream
• Travel size sunscreen
• Toothbrush
• Travel size toothpaste
• Floss
• Dr. Bronner's brand Magic All-One all purpose soap

MISC

• ID/Passport
• Immunization records
• ATM Card/Dive Card/Student ID
• Wallet
• Itinerary/Travel Insurance/VISAs
• Moleskin brand journal
• 1 ea. notepad
• Reading book
• Travel book
• Mini Bible
• Pen/Sharpie/Pencil
• Travelpack of Kleenex
• WetWipes (life savor for wiping off travel grime between showers)
• Chapstick
• Hand sanitizer
• Beaner (for clipping things to pack, etc.)

Remarkably my pack weighs in at a cool 22 pounds and there is room to spare!