I Packed My Bag

The problem with these extensive hikes is the range of temperatures that are going to be experienced crossing Africa (not least starting off in the middle of winter in South Africa).

Whilst travelling light is the key, i still find this tricky to manage.

For what it´s worth, i enclose a full inventory for your vague interest.

The Beast (Nikon D200)
3 lenses (standard 50mm, 12 – 24mm, 70 – 300mm)
Mini tripod
2x disposable underwater cameras
Blow brush and lens cleaners
2 camera batteries
Camera battery charger
MSI U100 series 10 inch monitor Windows 7 lap-top
Mosquito net
Purple silk sleeping bag
Snorkel
Prescription mask
Binoculars
Prescription sunglasses
Zen MP3 player
Nokia tri-band mobile – Sim-cards to be picked up on the way
Mobile charger
Combination lock


Clothes

England Football shirt (red circa 2004)
Watford (2nd strip circa 2008 – red)
Swimming Shorts (blue and white)
Baseball cap (black Juan Valdez)
Sarong (red)
Rayon pj bottoms (black)
2 x rayon shirts (black)
2 silk boxers (black and blue)
Windbreaker waterproof and thermal jacket – Hennes
1 Nepalese yak wool shawl (blue/green)
1 pair under-thermals – grey
I pair woollen socks
1 t-shirt – black Antarctic
1 woollen hat – Union Jack design!
Rain-proof trousers (dark blue, Watford motif)
Punjabi Suit (black)
Jeans – blue
Belt - black leather
Face towel (blue)
3 x socks (black)
Boots (North-face black/gray)
Flip-flops (gray)


Plastic bag
PADI Diving Card
Student card
Elastic bottle holder
Swiss Army Pen-knife
VISA card


Power adapter


In the washbag

Sunscreen
Headlamp
Electric mosquito repellent
White-musk shower gel
Loperamide hydrochloride Anti diarrhoea pills
Voltaron – (back-pain)
Paracetamol (pain-killers – general)
Ibuprofen (inflammations and fevers)
Doxycycline vibtamycin Anti malarial
Insect Repellent – Jungle formula xtra strength
Antiseptic Cream
Moisturizer
Assorted teepees (micro dental brushes)
Dental floss
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Mini combination lock
Ear plugs
Compass
Hc45 hydrocortisone acetate cream
Shampoo
Deodorant
Comb
Washing soap for clothes

All packed in a Black´s 65 litre rucksack and a small day bag.

Editor's Addition: My rucksack weighs in at 13.2kgs. Not too bad.