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PACKING LIST FOR U.S. WEST

Three Week trip

  • 2 or 3 pair jeans 1 pair cotton or khaki slacks
  • 4 pair shorts 6 or 7 T-shirts (We'll buy a couple more along the way)
  • One nice shirt
  • 7 sets of socks and underwear (should include 2 sturdy pairs of socks for serious hiking days)
  • 1 or 2 sweaters or sweatshirts lightweight jacket (optional)
  • Rain jacket or poncho (essential)
  • 2 pair of sneakers
  • 1 baseball cap to protect from sun
  • Sunscreen
  • 2 bathing suits
  • pajamas or night clothes
  • lightweight flashlight
  • binoculars (optional)
  • pocket knife
  • 2 water bottles
  • 2 small backpacks
  • Camera and lots of film and camera batteries
  • Stamps for postcards
  • Games and toys
  • Walkie talkies
  • Toothbrush and personal hygiene items
  • Clock radio
  • Extra batteries for anything that needs batteries
  • Sunglasses
  • First Aid kit
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Pack everything in a large duffle suitable for carry-on.
  • Additional articles such as toys, games etc. for flight may be carried in a flight bag.

 



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WRITER'S BIO
Brenda Elwell is the author of The Single Parent Travel Handbook and managing editor of The Single Parent Travel Network, a Web site and free monthly newsletter chock full of Single Parent Travel Specials. A veteran of over thirty years in the travel industry, she has traveled independently to more than 60 countries, half of them with her two kids in tow. Brenda may be reached via e-mail at brenda@singleparenttravel.net.

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