packing light, how light?

belleshell · Nov 13th, 2003, 22:06

im travelling india next year for six months starting in may.
im trying to pack as light as possible but mabey theres somthing i missing?
1. sandles
2. sari
3. two pair light cotton pants
4. two pair light cotton tops
5. one boob covering thingy. (not bra)
6. four pairs cotton undies
7. mossie net
8. silk bag for sleeping
9. first aid kit (very basic)
10. toothbrush and paste
11. mango body butter
12. journal
13. comb
14. money/passport body pouch
15.smiles

Merchant · Nov 13th, 2003, 23:57

The only essential item I would add is a small torch--for the power outtages.

pooch · Nov 14th, 2003, 01:22

Ermm, the torch you would get one for Rs.90/- or thereabouts with 4 duracell batteries thrown in. Not much else 'cept like Rs.500 approx for my pint :P and a big hug from me to all the inmates of Argus Care, the Grange

sandym · Nov 14th, 2003, 02:56

From what I remember last time I was in India (admittedly many moons ago) I was so glad I'd taken a plug with me for the sink hole! Homoeopathic stuff too.

Sandy

indiamike · Nov 14th, 2003, 04:48

Nail clippers unless your the nail biting kind.

bijapuri · Nov 14th, 2003, 06:33

pick up a candle or 2
available at fine establishments throughout Ma India

owen · Nov 14th, 2003, 10:28

The best thing I took along were those antibacterial "Wet Ones". The alcohol in them will make you feel cooler if it's really hot. They come in travel packs. Safe travels!

Theadora · Nov 14th, 2003, 11:10

check out what watson had to say.
i found his thread under secret places. he has a thread under packing tips. its long but has some great ideas

wonderwomanusa · Nov 14th, 2003, 12:44

I brought a very small nail brush, and am happy to have it; my nails are clean AND I can scrub my heels with it.

BTW, the clothing I brought from the US is rayon (viscose), not cotton. No wrinkles and it dries very quickly under the fan... as do the microfiber undies.

Dakota · Nov 14th, 2003, 16:10

Take a camera and plenty of films.
Nail clippers can be bought in India.

belleshell · Nov 14th, 2003, 20:09

i do bite my nails, i should proberly bring a scrubbing thingy. and i forgot to list my digi camera. how often are the blackouts?
i love this little face,

look his mouth moves!

Anders · Nov 19th, 2003, 16:56

There are blackouts every day.
Buy a torch.

guerik · Dec 5th, 2003, 07:59

This is very possibly just an old wives tale, but I've heard that if you smell sweet you're more likely to be bitten by mosquitos.
So while I wouldn't advocate leaving deodorant at home, maybe you'd be better off without the mango body butter?

Nov 13th, 2003, 22:06	#1
belleshell Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: edinburgh Posts: 54	packing light, how light? im travelling india next year for six months starting in may. im trying to pack as light as possible but mabey theres somthing i missing? 1. sandles 2. sari 3. two pair light cotton pants 4. two pair light cotton tops 5. one boob covering thingy. (not bra) 6. four pairs cotton undies 7. mossie net 8. silk bag for sleeping 9. first aid kit (very basic) 10. toothbrush and paste 11. mango body butter 12. journal 13. comb 14. money/passport body pouch 15.smiles

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Nov 14th, 2003, 11:10	#8
Theadora Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: LA Posts: 10	check out what watson had to say. i found his thread under secret places. he has a thread under packing tips. its long but has some great ideas __________________ coincidences makes sense

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wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dhaka Posts: 3,570	I brought a very small nail brush, and am happy to have it; my nails are clean AND I can scrub my heels with it. BTW, the clothing I brought from the US is rayon (viscose), not cotton. No wrinkles and it dries very quickly under the fan... as do the microfiber undies. __________________ The map is not the territory. --Alfred Korzybski

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Nov 13th, 2003, 23:57	#2
Merchant Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,101	The only essential item I would add is a small torch--for the power outtages.

Nov 14th, 2003, 01:22	#3
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Middle East <---->India Posts: 384	Ermm, the torch you would get one for Rs.90/- or thereabouts with 4 duracell batteries thrown in. Not much else 'cept like Rs.500 approx for my pint :P and a big hug from me to all the inmates of Argus Care, the Grange

Nov 14th, 2003, 02:56	#4
sandym Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 22	From what I remember last time I was in India (admittedly many moons ago) I was so glad I'd taken a plug with me for the sink hole! Homoeopathic stuff too. Sandy

Nov 14th, 2003, 04:48	#5
indiamike Retired Admin Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: New Joisey for now Posts: 1,759	Nail clippers unless your the nail biting kind.

Nov 14th, 2003, 10:28	#7
owen Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: texas Posts: 48	The best thing I took along were those antibacterial "Wet Ones". The alcohol in them will make you feel cooler if it's really hot. They come in travel packs. Safe travels!

Nov 14th, 2003, 16:10	#10
Dakota Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 72	Take a camera and plenty of films. Nail clippers can be bought in India.

Nov 14th, 2003, 20:09	#11
belleshell Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: edinburgh Posts: 54	i do bite my nails, i should proberly bring a scrubbing thingy. and i forgot to list my digi camera. how often are the blackouts? i love this little face, look his mouth moves!

Nov 19th, 2003, 16:56	#12
Anders Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: England Posts: 630	There are blackouts every day. Buy a torch.

Dec 5th, 2003, 07:59	#13
guerik Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,038	This is very possibly just an old wives tale, but I've heard that if you smell sweet you're more likely to be bitten by mosquitos. So while I wouldn't advocate leaving deodorant at home, maybe you'd be better off without the mango body butter?

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