BRAZIL 2002 - MY EQUIPMENT LIST
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MAIN EQUIPMENT |
WEIGHT (g) |
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Berghaus Extrem Guide Backpack |
2000 |
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Karrimor KSB-300GTX Fabric Walking Boots |
X |
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Hammock [Supplied by Brasil Aventuras] |
500 |
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Lifesystems Micro Mosquito Net |
195 |
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Swiss Army Knife |
180 |
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Sunglasses in 'Lens Locker' |
145 |
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Money & Money Belt ($100 Cash, R$77, $300 TCs & Credit Card) |
X |
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Petzl 'Tikka' LED Head Torch |
70 |
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Mountain Equipment Sleepwalker Ultra Light Sleeping Bag |
920 |
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KE Kit Bag [Left at Manaus] |
X |
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FIRST AID, EMERGENCY & SURVIVAL |
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Aspirin (16 Tabs) |
10 |
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Dioralyte |
X |
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Immodium (6 Caps) |
5 |
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Antiseptic Cream (15g) |
20 |
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Jungle Formula Sting Relief Spray |
X |
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Waterproof Assorted Plasters (12) |
10 |
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Fabric Plaster Strip 6.3 cm by 15cm |
15 |
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Micropore Surgical Tape 1.25cm by 5m |
5 |
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Antiseptic Wipes (6) |
X |
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Sterile Needle Kit |
165 |
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Lancets (For Chigger removal) |
X |
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Triangular Bandage |
35 |
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Crepe Bandage 5cm by 4.5m |
25 |
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Latex Gloves |
15 |
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Melolin Dressings 5cm by 5cm |
5 |
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Melolin Dressings 10cm by 10cm |
5 |
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Anti-Malarial Drugs |
X |
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Throat Lozenges (12) |
35 |
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Rap-eze Indigestion Tablets (8 Tabs) |
10 |
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Compeed Blister Plasters (5 Med, 6 Small) |
X |
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Canestan Anti-Fungal Cream (15g Tube) |
20 |
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First Aid Bag |
75 |
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DOCUMENTATION / SECURITY |
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British Passport / Tourist Entry Card |
36 |
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Immunisation Certificate |
X |
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Travel Insurance Document |
X |
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Traveller's Cheques Receipts and Records |
X |
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Airline Tickets |
|
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Checklist |
X |
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Credit Card |
X |
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Photocopies of Passport |
X |
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PHOTOGRAPHIC / OPTICAL EQUIPMENT |
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Canon EOS 30 SLR Camera (Body inc. batteries & strap) / Tamron 28-105mm Lens, Cable Release, Filter Wrench, Lens Cleaning Cloth, Strap and Case |
1465 |
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Fuji Film (10 Provia 400F, 4 Provia 100F) |
392 |
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Transparent Film Bag |
18 |
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Ortlieb Waterproof Document Pouch |
58 |
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Monocular |
100 |
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Hot Shoe Spirit Level |
10 |
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Blower Brush |
10 |
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Hoya 62mm Circular Polarising Filter |
65 |
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Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 USM III Lens (with lens hood) + CCS Case |
545 |
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Canon 420EX Speedlite (inc. batts) and Aquapac Case |
475 |
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Gitzo G1227 Mk2 Mountaineer Carbon Fibre Tripod |
1565 |
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Manfrotto 222 Action Grip Ball Tripod Head |
760 |
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WASH KIT |
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Zip 'n' Seal Bag |
5 |
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Lightweight Mirror |
22 |
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Travel Toothbrush |
14 |
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Mini Toothpaste |
34 |
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Razors (2) |
12 |
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Lifeventure Concentrated Soap |
118 |
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Shaving Oil |
20 |
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WATER AND PURIFICATION |
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Platypus 'Hoser' Hydration System 1.8l |
95 |
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Trekker Travel Well Personal Water Purifier |
168 |
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Iodine Purification Tablets |
X |
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Neutralising Tablets |
X |
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OTHER EQUIPMENT |
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Toilet Paper (Bio-Degradable) (2 of) |
360 |
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Large Ortlieb Dry Bag (70l Capacity) |
344 |
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Large Carrier Bags (2) |
X |
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Oregon Scientific Digital Travel Alarm Clock |
56 |
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Spare Pair Of Bootlaces |
22 |
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Diary Notebook |
100 |
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Pilot V5 Pens (2) |
16 |
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Kohla Trekking Pole |
354 |
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Photocopied Travel Guide Notes |
X |
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CLOTHING |
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Thurlo Hiking Socks (3 Pairs) |
392 |
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Ordinary Socks (4 Pairs) |
160 |
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Underpants (4 Pairs) |
208 |
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Mountain Hardware 'Wicked-T' Shirts (2) |
220 |
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Fleece Jumper (1) |
450 |
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Walking Trousers (1 Pair) |
X |
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Teva Hurricane Sandals (1 Pair) |
480 |
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Tilley Hat |
180 |
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Rohan Cargo Jacket & Buff |
X |
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Berghaus Aquafoil Jacket |
436 |
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Mountain Equipment Lightweight Fleece (with gloves) |
440 |
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North Cape Base Layer Top and Helly Hansen Longjohns |
378 |
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Terra Nova Novagaiters |
X |
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Lowe Alpine Triple Point Ceramic Mountain Cap |
96 |
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Gardening Gloves (Not used - I wouldn't take these if going again) |
300 |
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NAVIGATION |
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Garmin GPS 12 Global Positioning System Receiver (inc. 4 AA Batteries) |
270 |
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Suunto Vector Wristwatch |
X |
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BATTERIES |
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Spare CR123A Lithium Camera Batteries (2) |
35 |
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EQUIPMENT LEFT AT MANAUS |
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Berghaus Walking Trousers (1 pair) |
431 |
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T-shirt |
205 |
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Ordinary Socks (1 pair) |
40 |
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Deodorant |
160 |
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Lonely Planet Brazilian Phrasebook |
X |

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