Gear, gear and more gear

One of the fun things for us about traveling is buying all the cool gadgets that make it that much more enjoyable.  Here is a list of gear we have amassed for our upcoming trips.

• Packs (REI Crestrail 70 for Solomon, Gregory Jade 65 for Megan, and a sweet 70s backpacking pack for Nick)
• Sleeping pads (Thermarest Z-Lites)
• Tiny inflatable travel pillows (Cocoon Ultralight Air-Core and Cocoon Hyperlite Air-Core)
• Travel towel (Sea to Summit DryLite)
• A universal sink stopper for doing laundry in sinks
• A clothesline
• A first aid kit
• A camp stove (MSR Simmerlite)
• Rain ponchos
• Anti-bacterial hand wipes
• Mosquito netting
• Duffel bags to cover packs for checking at airport (REI Airporter)
• GoPro video camera
• Money belts
• Power adapters/converters
• Sleep sacks for hostel beds (sleeping bag liners)

What we still need:

• Water purifier
• Travel locks for our baggage

Now, not all of this will be dragged along to Central America and some of it is for use exclusively in the US (like the stove).  When we pack for our trip I will make sure to give you an updated packing list of what we are bringing along to help anyone else prepare for a similar 16 day excursion.