Necessary Evils
Stuff I need to invest on before I head out for the big trip:
1. Chargepod
The all in one charger that eliminates the need of bring all those cable chargers. They have an impressive availability of adapters, and the value pack is good enough to cover my needs.
2. Flip Ultra Camcorder
I'll be lugging around a dslr on this trip, and would probably leave the P&S at home, but I'd really be happy to get a ultra portable camcorder. 120 minutes on a built-in 4gb memory on a 640x480 resolution on 30fps. Not bad for its price and portability.
or Kodak Playsport Video Camcorder
I have yet to decide which one would perform better, but this model would probably suit my need better as I could take it with me anywhere I go. Specially the water! Though the sites spec page is kinda vague, have to read more reviews.
3. Earplugs
From $1 polyurethane foam plugs to $300 noise canceling plugs, I figured this would be one of the most important things to pack when sharing a room with 4 possible snorers in the hostel as I easily wake up to the slightest noise.
4.Clothesline
I'd like to think I'll a light packer, so washing my clothes frequently is a necessary evil. I will probably get sick of wearing the same shirt every couple of days, we'll see how that works out.
5. Ipod
I currently own an iPod Nano 3rd Gen and am happy with it for the past 2 years. However, my taste in music changes so often that 4 gb worth of music is not enough to keep me happy on a 3-4month trip. I'm estimating hundreds of hours on the road and on slow boats so my best bet would probably be an iPod classic as it can also serve as an extra backup for my photos. 6. Daypack
Items to remember when purchasing:
Sorry guys, you might to skip this part. Tampons aren't easy to get by in Asia (except in major cities), and who would want to be carrying boxes of it anyway? I have yet to try using this one, but the thought of how to use it grosses me out, so more on that next time ( or not). 8. Headlamp
A hand-held flashlight would've sufficed but I occasionally find myself looking for a place to hold it while keeping my hand free while working on something. So it's probably better to get one of these.
And the lists goes on.
1. Chargepod
The all in one charger that eliminates the need of bring all those cable chargers. They have an impressive availability of adapters, and the value pack is good enough to cover my needs.
2. Flip Ultra Camcorder
I'll be lugging around a dslr on this trip, and would probably leave the P&S at home, but I'd really be happy to get a ultra portable camcorder. 120 minutes on a built-in 4gb memory on a 640x480 resolution on 30fps. Not bad for its price and portability.
I have yet to decide which one would perform better, but this model would probably suit my need better as I could take it with me anywhere I go. Specially the water! Though the sites spec page is kinda vague, have to read more reviews.
From $1 polyurethane foam plugs to $300 noise canceling plugs, I figured this would be one of the most important things to pack when sharing a room with 4 possible snorers in the hostel as I easily wake up to the slightest noise.
4.Clothesline
I'd like to think I'll a light packer, so washing my clothes frequently is a necessary evil. I will probably get sick of wearing the same shirt every couple of days, we'll see how that works out.
I currently own an iPod Nano 3rd Gen and am happy with it for the past 2 years. However, my taste in music changes so often that 4 gb worth of music is not enough to keep me happy on a 3-4month trip. I'm estimating hundreds of hours on the road and on slow boats so my best bet would probably be an iPod classic as it can also serve as an extra backup for my photos. 6. Daypack
Items to remember when purchasing:
- Well-padded: As I will stash my precious camera gear in it, though it doesn't necessarily have to be a camera bag.
- Big external bottle holder: I'd prefer something that will fit 1 liter bottles.
- Thin shoulder straps: Nobody likes sweating in the pits because of lack of ventilation from thick shoulder straps.
- Easy access: I hate getting hassled opening and closing my bad when I need to access my things quickly.
- Lightweight
Sorry guys, you might to skip this part. Tampons aren't easy to get by in Asia (except in major cities), and who would want to be carrying boxes of it anyway? I have yet to try using this one, but the thought of how to use it grosses me out, so more on that next time ( or not). 8. Headlamp
A hand-held flashlight would've sufficed but I occasionally find myself looking for a place to hold it while keeping my hand free while working on something. So it's probably better to get one of these.
And the lists goes on.
