What’s in our Bags

Before leaving, we spent several weeks packing and repacking our backpacks to get only the necessary items.  We’ve also been asked by many people as to what was the final decision as to what’s in our bags. While we won’t go into every detail here are the contents of our packs:

Maria’s Backpack – 36.1 lbs.

• 2 hiking pants
• 3 long sleeved hiking shirts
• 4 cotton t-shirts + 1 long sleeve cotton shirt
• 1 skirt
• 2 yoga/running capris
• 1 exercise t-shirt
• 3 pairs of socks
• 8 underwear
• Base layer
• Bathing suit & sarong
• Flip flops
• Hiking shoes
• Running shoes (Five Fingers aka super flexible)
• Rain jacket
• Sleeping bag + liner
• Toiletries
• First aid kit
• Cloths line + pins

Maria Daypack – 8.6 lbs.

• Guidebook
• Journal
• Inflatable pillow
• Jacket
• Socks
• Earphones
• Water bottle – LifeStraw
• A separate bag full of snacks

Tico’s Backpack – 35.4 lbs.

• 4 cotton t-shirts + 2 long sleeve shirts
• 5 pairs of quick dry underwear
• 5 pairs of socks
• 2 hiking pants
• 1 exercise short + 1 windpant
• 3 long sleeved hiking shirts
• 2 button down shirts
• Base layer
• Rain jacket + poncho
• Sleeping bag + liner
• Swim trunks
• Toiletries
• Mosquito net
• Camera cleaning supplies
• Backpack rain cover
• GoPro accessories
• Hiking shoes
• Crocs
• Frisbee
• Potential giveaways: sunglasses, neon light bracelets, Guatemalan figurines
• Solar charged LED light that changes colors (of course!)

Tico’s Daypack – 22.3 lbs.

• Camera
• Tripod
• Electronics
• Water bottle – LifeStraw
• Earphones
• Inflatable pillow
• Fanny pack
• Hat
• Jacket

I’m sure we’ll continue to modify these lists as we go by giving things away, losing them or buying what we forgot.  Is there anything you think we left out or you would have done differently?