This is the first time I’ve had such serious doubts about what to bring on a journey. Usually I just grab a few tops, skirts, a bikini, and off I go. But this time I knew we were going through all sorts of climates. It would be dazzling hot, cold and rainy, humid and even below zero degrees. So basically – mission impossible.
After a lot of researching, I narrowed it down to these things:
Table of Contents
Bags
Documents and money
- Passport
- Visa card
- Plane tickets
- Wallet
- Local currency
- Insurance card
- Drivers license
- Vaccination card (you’ll need the Yellow Fever vaccination to get into Bolivia)
- Diary & pen
Electronics
- iPod Nano + charger, headphones
- Canon EOS 550d + charger, extra memory cards and batteries
- GoPro HERO3 + charger, underwater housing, accessories
- Two adapters
- Flashlight
- Batteries
- USB
Clothes
- Softshell from hummel (a wonderful alternative to the stiff and less breathable rainwear)
- Fleece
- Sports bras (I brought three)
- Socks
- Three leggings
- Baselayer (these became my lost indispensable items)
- T-shirt
- Three tops
- Four dresses (two long and two short)
- Bikini
- Towel
- Rain poncho (also very indispensable, but it’s easily bought in La Paz)
- Sunglasses (two pair)
Toiletries
- Toothbrush and paste
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Deo
- Make up
- Cleaning tissues (both for make up and body)
- Hair elastics and hair donuts
- Ear plugs (if you value your night’s sleep)
- Shaver
- Tweezers
- Hand sanitizer
- Small plastic bags
- Toilet paper
- Pocket knife
- Neck pillow (for the nights on planes/cars, etc.)
- Tampons
- Sunscreen (factor 30)
- Lip balm
- Ear rings
Miscellaneous
- Flip flops
- Salomon (Trekking boots)
- Ballerinas
- Snacks
- Pad lock
- Medicine
I ended up having 13 kg in my backpack with room left for presents and souvenirs – a personal record on my part. So, let’s hear the verdict: Did I overpack? Forget anything? What did you pack for Bolivia? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
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