essential optional

LUGGAGE REMINDERS Please limit your luggage to one medium-sized suitcase (we recommend 25”–28”, preferably not hard case) and one small carry-on bag. Be sure to mark your luggage with your contact information.

ESSENTIAL Travel Items  international travel documents (i.e. passport, visa, etc.)  photocopy of front page of passport (kept in a separate place from passport)

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wallet (credit cards, bank cards & ID)

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cash for incidentals & leader gratuities

Rain Gear & Cold Weather Clothing

airline tickets/e-ticket confirmation details sealable, quart-size plastic bags for stowing small liquid containers, swimsuit, etc.

You may not need all of the items listed here, but they are necessary to stay comfortable in case of rain or unseasonably cold weather.

toiletries (including sunscreen & lip ointment)

 windproof & waterproof (breathable) rain jacket &

medications & copies of prescriptions

pants

list of important addresses & contact numbers insect repellent small duffel bag

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Non-Active Clothing

waterproof hiking boots/shoes (well broken in) hiking socks (with liners if preferred) walking/hiking shorts and/or lightweight pants non-cotton base layers of varying weights lightweight hiking jacket or vest hat with brim & chin strap (for strong wind), bandana backpack (for lunches, water, rain gear, camera, etc.) sunglasses (with retention strap) sport sandals and/or flip flops swimsuit small flashlight or headlamp

 clothing & shoes for downtime & restaurants  lightweight jacket (like fleece) or warm sweater Backroads provides water bottles & walking sticks.

OPTIONAL  camera & charger (remember to enter our Guest

or sweatband

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 waterproof/water-resistant warm gloves  warm jacket (easy to pack)  warm hat (that covers ears)

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cell phone & charger voltage converter/plug adapter (if applicable) alarm clock CamelBak or similar hydration backpack guide book and/or field guides notebook/travel journal & pens local language dictionary/phrase book (if applicable) reading material earplugs

GREAT GEAR VENDORS For a list of some of our favorite gear and gadget retailers, visit www.backroads.com/gearup.

QUESTIONS? Call 800-462-2848