Everything I Own

Above: Video of me packing all my stuff before leaving Chennai in October, 2012.

This is a complete list of my material possessions, as of November 21, 2012. Check the video above for a talkie version.

Note that there are some affiliate links in the list below (noted with a *), but only for products I use and highly recommend. I ask that you only buy items I recommend if you have a clear need for them. A percentage of the sale price will go towards supporting my writing.

  1. Macbook pro (with charger and backup discs)
  2. Canon Powershot SD1000 camera* (with charger and memory cards)
  3. Gorrillapod
  4. XShot
  5. iPhone (with charger and headphones)
  6. After Eight tin (acts as a container for my small electronic equipment and cables)
  7. Tech Air laptop bag/backpack (I’ve had this for years, still going strong)
  8. Deuter Futura Pro 42 Backpack*
  9. Stationary (2 notebooks, pen, pencil, marker)
  10. Universal power adapter
  11. Penknife
  12. Laptop lock
  13. Money clip and contents (credit card, debit cards)
  14. Mail/documents for keep (copy of birth cert, etc.)
  15. Passport
  16. Gloves
  17. Scarf
  18. Winter hat
  19. Trekking hat
  20. Sunglasses
  21. Toiletries bag
  22. Toiletries (disposables like razors, toothpaste, etc.)
  23. Grooming kit (small scissors, nail clippers, tweezers)
  24. Toothbrush
  25. MSR Packtowl Original* (medium)
  26. Small blue hand towel
  27. ExOfficio Give-N-Go Boxer Briefs* (3 pairs)
  28. Socks (7 pairs)
  29. T-shirt (black/blue striped)
  30. T-shirt (green WDS)
  31. T-shirt (green v-neck)
  32. T-shirt (blue v-neck)
  33. T-shirt (brown v-neck)
  34. T-shirt (navy plain)
  35. T-shirt (green Last Resort)
  36. Shirt (black)
  37. Shirt (white)
  38. Shirt (white)
  39. Shirt (blue/white striped)
  40. Long-sleeve thermal undershirt (black Columbia)
  41. Jacket (black/grey Champion)
  42. Running shorts
  43. Cargo shorts (grey Sean John)
  44. Jeans
  45. Belt (black)
  46. Patagonia Boaris A/C boots
  47. Skechers Urbantrack
  48. Adidas Hispana sandals
  49. Amazon Kindle* (I love this so much), withcase*
  50. 2 small Spanish phrase books
  51. Canvas grocery bag
  52. Small plastic lunch box
  53. 2 ALOKSAK Water/Sand Proof Dry Bags* (32×16)
  54. Rick Steves Travel Gear Clothesline*

Above: Video of me displaying all my possessions before I left Spain in August, 2011.

Above: All my possessions laid out before I left Cork on April 28th, 2011. Apart from the bed of course, and except for my camera. Oh, and yes, I was neked when I snapped this pic ; -)

Above: Me and everything I own. December 1, 2010. New Orleans International Airport.