La mochila del PanAm

I aimed at 15 kilos and got to 17, so not that bad...! At least my back can take the load, and that's what counts.I ended up packing very few clothes (f I need something I can buy it where I go, I figured) but enough warm things, like a fleece, a mountain jacket and a good sleeping bag. Travel light is a good credo, but nothing sucks more than getting wet or cold at night. Some space also went to a first aid kit and a travel pharmacy, better be safe than sorry! For our entertainment sake, I brought along a pack of cards, my diving mask and snorkel, thermal underwear (sexy!), a digital camera (the smaller, the better) and a MP3 player, worth 128MB of music (or about 30 of my favourite songs). I just can't go tripping without music.Some time but little space went into copies of all kind of travel documents or other important stuff I might loose or get robbed off (vaccination card, passport, ID cards, tickets, traveller checks,...). I also took with me some maps and my travel guides of course. To see when all the other lights go out : a flashlight (viva Maglite!), a headlight (if I go mining) and enough batteries to light a Christmas tree (with recharger).For the rest, all the other standard cliche backpacker stuff like hiking boots, Tevas, lots of insect repellent and sun spray, a fresh toothbrush, an alarmclock and ear plugs (helps against loud Latino telenovelas or street music at night). Finally, I must thank my girlfriend Leen for willing to bring to Costa Rica a 'South-America' package (winter socks and the like) and taking other more exotic stuff back home. ¡Viva las viajes!