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Essential
Travel Kit Tips
The
Swiss Army are famous for one thing, and with good reason
Never leave home without a decent penknife. Make sur it
has a bottle openener on it. You never know when you might
be thirsty!!
A
sarong can be used it as a bag, a curtain and a sunshade.
It can be worn as a skirt (long or short), a scarf, a
shawl. Sometimes it's a towel, sometimes it's a blanket.
You could even tear it into strips and use it as a bandage.
This should be one of the first items you buy when you
are on your travels.
Masking
tape, is a wonder of the modern world. For the traveller,
the uses are countless! II quickly and neatly repairs
everything and anything such as torn backpacks, tents
and shoes. It can also be applied to
feet to prevent blisters, and won't come off easily.
A
world map is a great aid to on-the-road conversation,
particularly when you have little common language with
travelling companions. A great idea is a blow up globe
as seen in the famous dtravel shows by Michael Palin.
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Zip-off
trousers give you the best of both worlds. Get a pair with plenty
of pockets, combat-style, so you've got lots of places to put
those need-to-have items.
Safety
pins! Use them as pegs to hang stuff from your pack, as substitutes
for lost buttons, to pin a sarong around your bunk for privacy
and to secure your sunhat in high winds. They also weigh practically
nothing.
Sealable
plastic bags come in amazingly handy when travelling. They're
perfect for separating dirty and clean clothes, popping rain-soaked
clothes into until they can be hung out to dry - a bag full
of damp clothes is not a good thing. Travelling does not have
to compromise your cleanliness!
When
you have an item of clothing that is almost ready to be discarded,
put it aside to take on your travels. It's so much easier when
you're on the road to just toss out that old t-shirt or scrappy
jumper than to wash everything. There's an added bonus - extra
space for souvenirs and new clothes!
Bring
baby wipes. They can be used to replace toilet paper, napkins,
paper towels, make-up remover, a sink, a bath ora shower. Not
just for you, either.
Carry
a fold-down bag. You'll often suddenly find yourself overloaded
with unexpected purchases, gifts or acquisitions. This way you
don't need to wreck your regular bag by overpacking it or have
to buy a second bag.
Use
film canisters, when I travel, to carry pills around - far less
bulky and more waterproof than packets. Film cannisters are
also a good place to put your jewellery when you go swimming
or any other adventurous activity.
Essential
things to pack and carry with you are a smile and a sense of
humour. Make sure you use them often, especially when things
go wrong - you'll have much more interesting stories when you
get back home and make friends for a lifetime!
A
small Maglite-style torch is a must for making your way across
a darkened dorm. Try not to wake other travellers at night and
always show respect to other people you are sharing with.
There
will always be a snorer in a dorm room or a party next door
to your private room, so take earplugs. Even if you never use
them it's nice to know they're there.
cameras
often get solen or lost. Dont take your expensive camera with
you unless you know the hotel or hostel has a sfe. There are
many cheap cameras out there including disposable cameras that
can capture a moment just as well.
Dont
buy all you souvenirs at your first stop. They can often be
very heavy to carry around the world with you. Sometimes its
best to send items home by post. This can cut down on the weight
but might just make you buy more tourist tat!
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by Keith Fletcher: Experts Guide
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