What to pack for Sept.
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I assume you are referring to Costa Rica?
Not sure where you are going so that could matter. I'd make sure you have hiking/tennis shoes that have a good grip if you plan to do any walking/hiking, plus lots of socks. I'd get a light portable rainjacket and skip the umbrella. Flashlights are always useful, many places are not lit up like places in the US and finding your way at night can be a challenge sometimes. I always bring along a few clothespins and a few plastic bags (of varying sizes) for damp/wet clothes & shoes. A small pair of lightweight binoculars are great and a small daypack for carrying water & camera.
Not sure where you are going so that could matter. I'd make sure you have hiking/tennis shoes that have a good grip if you plan to do any walking/hiking, plus lots of socks. I'd get a light portable rainjacket and skip the umbrella. Flashlights are always useful, many places are not lit up like places in the US and finding your way at night can be a challenge sometimes. I always bring along a few clothespins and a few plastic bags (of varying sizes) for damp/wet clothes & shoes. A small pair of lightweight binoculars are great and a small daypack for carrying water & camera.
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My packing list is here (may have to copy and paste):
http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/me...d=0&from=1
Since that posted I've added an SD memory card reader so I can blog and a silk travel sheet to the list. In the past we've taken our backpacking water purification pump but this year I had a Traveler Steripen and was really pleased; small and light, it uses UV light to purify water.
Best advice is pack really light - just a loosely-filled carry-on sized bag (I prefer a conversion pack) and a small day pack. Happy trails!
http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/me...d=0&from=1
Since that posted I've added an SD memory card reader so I can blog and a silk travel sheet to the list. In the past we've taken our backpacking water purification pump but this year I had a Traveler Steripen and was really pleased; small and light, it uses UV light to purify water.
Best advice is pack really light - just a loosely-filled carry-on sized bag (I prefer a conversion pack) and a small day pack. Happy trails!
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We put dessicant packs in our camera case to keep the moisture away. Not sure where you're staying, but most of the places we've gone have provided umbrellas; I'd bring one of those small foldup rain ponchos instead. Also a pair of Keen's and shoes you can hike in.
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