In '03 I got myself an Osprey Aether 60, this pack was great except for the small side pockets and the fact that I had to modify it to carry a Camelback bladder. To me the Talon 44 is the descendent of that model (the new one looks and feels overbearing). The Talon still lacks the roomy side pockets, but it has a compartment for a water bladder and (not that it matters) has a cool appearance.

I've heard they have changed these a bit, but my three pair are the only pair of underwear that I have. They keep the boy comfortable, but controlled and cool in the summer, while providing warmth in the chilly months. These things have not worn out no matter what I has done (rock climbing, surfing, running, cycling, busting a move).

Jeans. So simple and yet so versatile. In my travels I only brought one pair of jeans, in fact I am wearing them right now. By whatever cut suits your style, and I always recommend going with a dark color because the colors fade and dark jeans can fit into any situation (farming, construction, hiking, clubbing and climbing).

I can't remember the original shorts I had when I set off, but I eventually got these sent to me in a care package from my dad and they are perfect. I used them for rock climbing in Greece, surfing in France and trekking in Rwanda.

The basic white t. I can't find a better shirt that is 1) More comfrotable at this price. 2) So useful in any situation (bumming it up, walking around on a hot day, a great base layer for colder climates). 3) Compliments the dark jeans. This is my go to shirt for any siuation!

Have one in black and white. These shirts are essential for looking semi professional if meeting with officials or for going out for a night on the town.

Look around for a good scarf, in the winter these things own. Honestly they will keep you so much warmer than you'd think and they take up less space than a bulky 3 season coat. A girl in Italy showed me the joy of owning a scarf in winter. She also made me jealous of the fact that women can have pashmina's while men can not. We live in a cruel world.

My mother sent me this as a birthday present when it first came out, this thing replaced my 1st gen iPod . The shuffle last a long time. I would pop it on during rides through long stretches of desert and it would still last for another week before needing a charge.

Minus a few gashes I got while in Japan, this kit took care of all the scrapes and aches I encountered while traveling, it also had enough space to carry my sewing kit. You should put your insurance card in here and other medicinal items you need.

This thing is also a must have. I've used this from working in my bike in the middle of night on a back road to reading a book at night in a hostel that cut it's power off at 11pm. If you can find one at a good price get one that has a red and white led. The red helps keep the brightness down if reading in a room where other people are trying to sleep.

Even though I had my laptop, nothing compared ti being able to just jot my thoughts down in this note book.

A leatherman is a great item to bring along, although it's a pain sometimes because you have to check in your luggage if you have it, so it conflicts with my philosphy of why I'm packing the way I do.

Best lens ever if you ask me.

The sleeping bag can be used as a pillow, picinic blanket or for shade. This is probably the first tiem I would take off the list.