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loislanedc Jun 21st, 2012 01:59 PM

Indonesia packing advice
 
Hello,

I am going to Java (Yogyakarta and Mt. Bromo) and Bali for two weeks in July (1-16th). What do I pack?! Planning to hike and sightsee, etc.

Thanks!

Kathie Jun 21st, 2012 06:12 PM

You will want light cotton/linen clothing because it will be hot, hot, hot. Depending on how rough the hiking is you might want closed-toed hikers or you may do fine with trekking sandals, like tevas. Remember you will want to dress modestly. Take lots of sunscreen and a good insect repellant.

MichaelBKK Jun 21st, 2012 06:16 PM

Kathie is mostly right. The one sticking point in your itinerary is Mount Bromo. If you do the whole watch-the-sunrise thing, it is unbelievably cold up there waiting for the sun to appear. You will want a jacket. If you don't want to lug one around with you for the rest of the trip, there are lots of places around the area that will rent them to you.

marmot Jun 21st, 2012 06:54 PM

Agree, you need to be prepared for extremes. For Bromo I'd suggest warm but light fleece plus hat, gloves, scarf, which are easily packable. In Bali I like longsleeves, longpants for hiking because of bugs and sun.

Michalhassi Jun 21st, 2012 10:03 PM

I also agree that you need to pack light clothes because at this time, weather is hot and dry. For hiking light and easy suit is affordable & do not have any negative impact on hiking performance.

kmkrnn Jun 22nd, 2012 04:47 AM

Don't forget a hat for the sun. Even with sun screen I find my face dries out if not protected.

Kathie Jun 22nd, 2012 05:49 AM

Michael and marmot are right - I missed Bromo in your post. I'm always amazed at how cold it can be in the tropics.

loislanedc Jun 29th, 2012 05:36 PM

Thanks so much for the advice. I am packing my fleece right now!


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