Congratulations. You are now a thoroughly converted acolyte of the ultra-light revolution and have every right and should take every opportunity to brag incessantly over your intellectual superiority at having managed to shrink your pack down to the size of the one you carried in grade school.I plan to include a photograph of everything I packed with me on the trip, and I am in the process of doing so. Extra items not included in the above categories included a book, a bandanna, snacks, and a pair of sunglasses; come winter I bought a hat and some gloves. Not a lot of ounces there. For those who are concerned with cost, I know all these items are expensive; patrol eBay and look for sales ahead of time. Be stingy, but cut corners on quantity, not the quality of purchases.
I hope you've enjoyed reading this at least 1% as much as I enjoyed writing it, and I hope you enjoy preaching its virtues to the many pitifully overburdened kids you'll meet on your travels. Stroke your ego to your heart's content while exploring our magnificent world.
Go forth and conquer!
3 comments:
Eytan,
AWESOME posts brotha. I cannot believe your travels... You are now definitely my idol. My father used to impart the need for lightweight and comfortable garments, however I haven't been versed in the new advances so I tip my hat to you. I will definitely be using your tips in the future... I plan to take the girl back to Europe in about a year when I have finished my masters.
Hope all is well, and fill me in when you get the chance.
PS- Remember when we were in Czesky Krumlov and everyone thought we were brothers? I think it was just because we were the only jews with big noses.
Your jewish brother,
Brett
Hey Eytan!
Great guide. I learned a lot of useful stuff - thanks!
BTW, is your trip still in progress?
It would be interesting to read/see sort of a route map where you've been and for how long. Also it would be interesting to see some pictures from places you've visited and read some stories (just like the one's you've sent in your emails) in a blog format.
And it would be very interesting to hear your thoughts on budgeting for such a long trip.
Best of luck to you, and many exciting trips!
Ivan (Philly / Kiev).
P.S. superb site for researching to buy a digital camera www.dpreview.com
Haha Tanny! you make people happy! Bwahaha, who knew! Do you know who this is? Here is a hint.
Elephants in pee!
People who like him, he's not that cool.
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