Gear Essentials

• Day Pack (X)

• Flashlight (X)

• Compact Binoculars (X)

• First Aid Kit (X)

• Sunglasses

• Multi-tool (X)

• Watch

• Sunscreen (X)

• Water bottle (w/ filter (X)

• Hat

• Whistle

• Map or Travel Guide (X)

• Compass or GPS receiver (X)

(X) = available at: http://www.thecampingguide.com

Pre-Departure

• Passport

• Visa if needed

• Health Documentation

• Transportation Tickets

• Frequent Flyer Cards

• Emergency Information

• Insurance

• Hotel Reservations

• Traveler’s Checks

• Currency (both local and American)

• Credit Cards

• Guide Books and Maps (X)

• Trip Cancellation/ Medical

Information

• Copies of Passport, ID and Documents

• Special Event Reservations

Travel Gear

• Main Travel Bag (Duffle/Luggage, etc.)

• Packing Accessories (clothes, small stuff and toiletries)

• Security (Passport carrier, luggage locks/ tags)

• Document Organizer

• Everyday Bag

Everyday Basics

• Travel Clothing

• Raincoat/ Umbrella

• Travel Footwear

• Visor or Brimmed Hat

• Camera, binoculars (scopes)
  

  
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  Crews working through the night beat back flames and built containment lines around a two-day old wildfire that charred nearly 22 square miles of brush. The blaze was 62 percent contained Saturday morning and no structures were threatened, Fire Capt. Sam Padilla said. He said there were no open flames, which slowed the fire's spread.
  
  Diplomat: 'Ghosts In The Room' Plague U.S., Iran
  John Limbert, who spent 444 days as a hostage in Tehran, stepped down as head of the State Department's Iran desk on Friday. Limbert says that while the White House has made persistent efforts to change the tone of America's relationship with Iran, conflicts between the two nations are deeply ingrained.
  

  
  (X)

• Radiation Shield for Film

• Video Camera, Tapes

• CD/ Cassette Player

• Electric/ Phone Converters

• Travel Alarms

• Language Books

• Reading Materials

• Address Book

• Travel Journal

• Pen/ Pencil

• Scarf/ Bandana

• Games/ Playing Cards

• Snacks

• Hand Sanitizer/ Towlettes

• Travel Neck Pillow

• Eye Shade/ Ear Plugs

• Portable Door Lock

• Tissues/ Toilet Paper

• Keys

Maintenance Items

• Flashlight Batteries/ Bulbs (X)

• Matches or Lighter (X)

• Extra Batteries

• Sewing/ Repair Kit

• Duct Tape

• Travel Iron or Steamer

• Sink Stopper for Hotel Sinks

• Zip-Close Plastic Bags

Travel Health

• Travel Health Booklet

• Pain Reliever/ Aspirin (X)

• Cold Medicine (X)

• Contact Lens Items

• Diarrhea Medicine

• Motion Sickness Medicine

• Laxative

• Insect Protection (X)

• Sun Protection (X)

• Antibiotic Cream

• Malaria Medication

• Personal Hygiene Items

• Personal Prescriptions

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