We’re in the final 24 hour countdown to Argentina and our bags are officially packed using the Ultimate Packing List. The last time we traveled for more than a couple weeks, we each hauled a giant pack and a smaller backpack. This time around, we decided packing light was the way to go.

I’m proud to say, after much pruning of our packing list, we stuffed all of our travel gear into two carry-on size recycled packs — so it’s better for the environment and for our backs. Also checkout our Review of Best Portable Travel Chargers

We’ll be spending the next 4 months traveling through Central and South America, getting to know the region, and practicing our Spanish. Since Argentina is a huge, geographically diverse country, we’re bringing clothes for every climate.

The only things I’d add to this packing list for a longer round-the-world trip would be a scarf and a pair of long underwear. How to Choose Healthy Water Bottle

Kimberly’s Ultimate Packing List

Shirts & Jackets
2 long sleeve t-shirts
3 short sleeve quick dry t-shirts
1 quick-dry sporty tank top
2 tank tops
1 sleeping / exercise t-shirt
1 lightweight hoodie
1 zip-up fleece
1 Nike running / rain jacket

Pants, Shorts, & Skirts
1 pair The North Face Women’s Paramount Porter Convertible Pants (I love love love these — one of my favorite pieces of travel gear.)
1 pair jeans
1 skirt
1 pair sleeping shorts
1 pair sweatpants

Undergarments
6 pairs underwear
2 sports bras
2 regular bras
5 pairs socks
1 swimsuit

Shoes
Montrail Continental Divide trail shoes
Teva Hurricane sandals
Teva flip flops

Everything Else
1 winter hat
1 pair gloves
1 hat
1 pair sunglasses
1 belt
1 medium Aquis microfiber quick-dry towel
1 small quick-dry towel
1 Eagle Creek small shoulder bag
1 Diva Cup
1 watch
1 pair sunglasses
Mountainsmith Lily recycled pack

Elizabeth’s Ultimate Packing List

Shirts & Jackets
1 athletic tank top
1 other tank top
2 long sleeve shirts
3 short sleeve shirts
1 sleeping t-shirt
1 fleece
1 Nike running jacket
1 lightweight zip-up hoodie

Pants, Shorts, Skirts
1 pair khakis
1 pair jeans
1 pair sweatpants
1 pair sleeping shorts/athletic shorts
1 pair khaki shorts
1 skirt

Undergarments
1 swimsuit
6 underwear
3 short socks
2 long socks
2 sports bras
2 regular bras

Shoes
Merrell Moab Ventilator hiking shoes
1 pair nicer black flip flops
1 pair shower flip flops

Everything Else
1 medium microfiber quick-dry towel
1 winter hat
1 pair gloves
1 baseball cap
1 pair sunglasses
1 Diva Cup
1 watch
1 sunglasses
Mountainsmith Ivy recycled pack
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Our Shared Ultimate Packing List

Toiletries
2 mini shampoo bottles
Face wash
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Razor
Dental Floss
Deodorant
Face lotion
Small bottle of sunscreen
Chap stick
Nail clippers
Hair binders
Comb
Jewelry
Castile soap

Medicine
Peptobismol
Advil
Antibacterial hand gel
Neosporin
Motrin
Malaria pills
Halls cough drops/vitamins
Anti-itch cream
Imodium AD

Electronics
Laptop
A/V cord
Flash drive
ipods
ipod chargers
Pacsafe backpack protector
Nikon D40 camera with 18-55mm lens
Nikon 55-200mm lens
Canon PowerShot SD700
Camera chargers
Connector cord
3 extra memory sticks
Camera adapter
Joby GP3-01EN Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Tripod
Laptop case
Camera case

Books
Lonely Planet Argentina guidebook
Eyewitness Argentina guidebook
Small Langenscheidt Spanish dictionary
Penguin Spanish phrasebook
Spanish grammar book
Books for plane
Journals, pens, tape
Small planner

Everything Else
Camelbak BPA-free water bottle
Klean Kanteen 27 oz. water bottle
Bottle opener
Locks for bag
Eagle Creek money belts
Emergency contact numbers
Passports
ATM cards
Cash
Passport and marriage certificate copies
Ecobags reusable produce bags
2 Baggu reusable shopping bags
Deck of playing cards
Wrap-N-Mat
Daypack

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We hope you can use some of these ideas from our Ultimate Packing List as you plan your next adventure!