What To Pack For 3 Months Of Backpacking

It's difficult to pack for a 3 month trip. The key is to bring as little as possible.

What to bring:

• First Aid Kit 
• Rain Coat/Down Jacket/Fleece
• Camera, Battery Charger & Extra Batteries – I'm bringing my Rebel XTi and a point and shoot
• iPad & iPad keyboard
• Earplugs
• Ziploc bags
• Headlamp
• Misc Items – earphones, notebook, small roll of duct tape, 2-3 pens, waterproof watch
• Hiking shoes and flip flops for hostel showers
• Miscellaneous clothes that can be thrown out and replaced after repeated wear.
• Swimsuit
• Hat
• Towel

What not to bring (buy them in country for less): 

• Hand Sanitizer
• Bug Repellent Lotion
• Toiletries – Small shampoo, conditioner, razor, soap, deodorant, brush, nail-clippers, half or less roll of toilet paper, sunblock, toothbrush/paste, medications