What's in my Bag?

For all those who are wondering how I managed to pack 5-weeks worth of summer and winter clothes into 2 small backpacks, here it is:

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1- 40L Osprey Farpoint backpack

The most important part is having a good bag. After almost a year of research I finally decided on Ospreys 40L Farpoint backpack. I choose this bag because it zips open all the way around, has compression straps to hold everything together and had a front organizational pocket in addition to the mesh pocket in the main compartment. Also the hip belt is sturdy and can be used on short hiking trips or just to balance weight while lugging everything around. When comparing the 40L versus 55L, both packs have the same space in the main compartment. The 55L simply has an extra 15L daypack that attaches to the front. Since I already had a daypack that I know and love, there was no point to have a second daypack lying around. Also I really liked the organizational front pocket on the 40L that the 55L doesn't have. 

1- 20L Osprey Tempest daypack + rain cover

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1 large REI mesh expandable bag (clothes)

1 small REI mesh expandable bag (undergarmets)

1 foldable reusable bag

3 water resistant bags (S, M, L)

*** --- clothing --- 

1 North Face rain jacket (lt blue)

1 lightweight jacket

1 fleece

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1 pair straight leg jeans

1 pair yoga pants (black)

1 pair leggings (black)

1 pair chino shorts (navy)

2 Nike athletic shorts

2 pair of scrubs 

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5 Target short-sleeve vneck t-shirt (blue, teal, green, gray, black)

3 tank tops (coral, multi-pink, purple)

1 athletic tank top (black)

1 athletic t-shirt (purple)

1 short sleeve t-shirt (white)

1 long sleeve t-shirt (mint)

2 long sleeve cotton shirts (green, white)

1 nice top + navy cardigan

1 maxi skirt / dress

1 bikini

1 strapless bra

2 sports bras

1 regular bra

11 pair underwear

4 pair cotton socks

2 pair wool hiking socks

1 pair low-cut socks

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--- shoes ---

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1 pair tennis shoes with good insoles 

1 pair Toms

1 pair Chaco's

1 pair Rainbow flip flops **shower shoes 

--- sun protection ---

1 baseball hat

1 pair nice sunglasses + case

1 pair foldable plastic sunglasses

1 bottle SPF 50 sunscreen

1 small bottle SPF 50 face sunscreen

1 bottle outdoor bugspray with 30% DEET

1 stick of outdoor bugspray with 30% DEET

--- electronics ---

Nikon DSLR D5000 camera body + 1 battery pack + battery charger

Nikkor 18-55mm lens

Nikkor 55-200mm lens

Ape Case camera case

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS digital camera + 1 battery pack + battery charger

Camera case

4 SD cards (2 GB, 4 GB, 16 GB, 16 GB)

Gorilla pod tripod

iPad mini

SD reader for iPad 

iPhone 

Samsonite adapter and converter

16 GB USB 

--- documents ---

US drivers license

ATM / debit card

Capitol One travelers credit card

ISIC card

AAA card

College student ID

Travel Insurance Card

Emergency 20 USD

400 Peruvian Neuvo Soles

1 folder with important documents **clipboard

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--- random ---

1 small crossbody purse (with anti theft contraption)

1 Kavu waterproof travel wallet

1 coin purse

1 sports watch

1 weekender watch

Key pocket knife contraption 

Camel Back 500mL water bottle

3 pens

2 combination TSA locks

2 small TSA key locks

1 dial locker lock

Pak-Lite flashlight

Altoids

1 Fast Talk Latin Amerian Spanish book

1 pocket notebook

Spanish/English dictionary app

Headphones

2 decks of cards

Travel sewing kit

Earplugs 

Eye mask

2 carabiners 

--- make up ---

3 hair claws

Makeup: foundation, mascara, eyeliner

Hair ties

Hair clips

Headband

Eyebrow razor

Manicure kit: scissors, cuticle cutter, cuticle scraper, tweezers, nail file 

Hair brush

--- toiletries ---

3 rolls of Coleman's camper toilet paper

Small tampon case

Hand sanitizer (small and large)

REI quick dry towel XL

3 Kleenex tissue packs

1 loofah

Tampons and pads

Q-tips

3oz bottle shampoo

3oz bottle conditioner

3oz bottle of face wash

1 bar of soap

Deodorant

Toothbrush with case

Toothpaste

Razor

Clearasil cream

--- medicines ---

Band aids

Alcohol cleaning wipes

First Aid antibiotic ointment

Anti-Itch Cream

AfterBite Itch Eraser

Pepto-bismol

Benadryl

Nasal decongestant

Ibuprofen

Tylenol

Probiotic

Daily prescription medicines

Altitude pills: AcetaZOLAMIDE 250 MG

Malaria pills: Malarone 250-100 tab

Anti-Diarrheal pills: Cipro 500 MG

EmergenC immune system support packets

Alka-Seltzer Plusfor severe cold and flu

Tums

What I wish I brought / purchased in Peru:

- over the shoulder side purse large enough to carry my Nikon DSLR

- coin purse... Especially if the currency uses a lot of coins! My trifold wallet did not handle coins well so fortunately I found a cute coin purse pretty quickly

- more anti diarrheal antibiotics - I think I had 12 pills (6 days worth) and needed about 8-9 days worth since you take it 2-3 days after you feel sick