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A Couple of Transit Geeks Take on South America


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Pack List for a Year in South America

“Just one more pair of socks…. PLEASE”, and that’s how Tamara snuck in a fifth pair of socks.

All of the things we need for a year of travel (we hope)

All of the things we need for a year of travel (we hope)

In this gear post we’ve outlined our carry-on pack list for a year in South America. As expected, we will revise this list as we actually travel and realize we need something else or don’t use that one thing at all.

We are traveling with only carry-on backpacks for a few key reasons – we don’t have to check a bag at the airport/wait at the luggage carousel, we look a little less touristy walking around, and most importantly, we are more mobile and flexible.  …Keep Reading!