In a little over one day, we will be leaving for Thailand and beginning our adventures in Asia. We’ve packed our bags to make sure everything fits and have run countless errands buying gear and preparing for our trip. It was surprising how much of our budget was spent before we even started our journey. Immunization are expensive as are backpacks, hiking shoes, water shoes, day packs, water purification systems, etc.
Our packing lists look like this:
Felix
7 T-shirts
2 long sleeved shirts
1 pair of jeans
2 pairs of hiking cargo style pants (1 that converts into shorts)
2 pairs of shorts
1 bathing suit
7 pairs of boxers
7 pairs of socks (3 pairs hiking socks,4 pairs regular socks)
1 wind breaker fleece
1 rain jacket
1 pair hiking boots
1 pair water shoes/ sandals
1 pair flip flops
1 microfiber quick dry towel
Jordan
4 T-shirts
4 tank tops
2 long sleeved shirts
1 pair of jeans
2 pairs of hiking cargo style pants
2 pairs of shorts
2 skorts (looks like a skirt, but shorts underneath)
2 skirts
2 dresses
2 bathing suit cover ups that can also be worn as dresses
2 bathing suits
7 pairs of underwear
2 regular bras (one the converts to strapless)
2 sports bras
7 pairs of socks (3 pairs hiking socks,4 pairs regular socks)
1 wind breaker fleece
1 rain jacket
1 pair hiking boots
1 pair water shoes/ sandals
1 pair flip flops
1 microfiber quick dry towel
General gear
Medications
Water purification system
Rain covers
Day packs – Felix’s – 30L, Jordan’s – 12L
Camera
iPad
Gum
Sunscreen
Deet bug repellant cream
Extra glasses/contacts
We are so excited to begin our travels together and we can’t wait to share our experiences with you!
Until Thailand!
Felix and Jordan
ExploringTurtles 
Have fun guys!! can’t wait to see you in China!
Now we all know – boxers not briefs! Love ya –
Vito
Bon Voyage! All our love to you on your journey.
Good luck. I still regret not traveling coast to coast after the service when I was offered to join a group of friends. My concern is your safety. I hope you take all possible precautions. Wish you all the best. I will participate by reading your descriptions.
Remember that a great story does not depend on how many birchot ha’gomel you owe Shmayim, and how daring or hair raising are your adventures. They are measured by the truism of your insights and your descriptions of them… The great work of Buddha was made while sitting. So my advice is that when you come to the lands of perfume and spices, sit on the hotel balcony while seeping exotic liquids and reflect being in the present. Make deep didgeridoo-like breathing noises and come back to the milk and honey land accomplished, healthy and happy. The mosquitoes, flies and dust, I suggest, you leave for Am Ex.
It doesn’t even sound like you packed that much! Have a safe flight!!
You guys have fun. Be safe and you are great reporters Jordan and Felix