Here's what I brought, with X marked next to things I actually used on the trip: Bug stuff ------------ permethrin X deet off X Tech stuff --------------- flashlight X 2-way radio X gps X extra batteries X ( about 1/2 of them ) camera X lens X film X (4/5 rolls) cd player X cds X pens X sharpies X knife X Health & Meds -------------------- immodium first aid kit X mefloquine X cipro ibuprofen X sudafed X benadryl X (abused it for it's sleep-inducing side effects when traveling, too) lip balm w/ sunblock X calamine lotion tea tree oil X multivit. X superglue Food ------- food from amanda X trail mix X gum X Clothing ----------- hat X doo-rag X travel belt X 4x pair underwear X 2x pair pants X sandals X emergency sewing kit poly blend shirts (coolmax) X nylon belt X watch X Outdoor Equipment --------------- sleeping pads X tent X groundcloth X black garbage bags X zip-loc bags on everything X spare ziploc bags X day pack X nalgene bottles X pack rain cover bungee cord X cable ties X mess kit eating utensils chopsticks Toiletries ------------ toothbrush X toothpaste X dental floss X tp X hair brush X clippers X pack towel X contacts X lens solution X glasses X glasses case X spare lenses X lens case X razor X shave soap X mirror X sunglasses X Documents ---------------- travel journals X passport copies passport X us embassy in niger info jetblue out X RAM out (casab) X RAM out (niamey) X RAM back (casab) X RAM back (ny) X jetblue back X copies of each ticket sos medevac info health book X leisure books X index cards X hausa printouts X