Packing List for South America

Today I leave for 5 weeks in South America.

I'll be in Peru and Ecuador, mostly working but I also have some vacation at the end. 

I wanted my packing to be smart and compact, so I could easily carry everything between buses etc. if necessary, but also include everything I need for work, hiking, nights out, thunderstorms but also 90 degree weather. It's admittedly a little bit of a challenge.

It took me a couple tries and I had to make a couple tough cuts, but what's left I think will serve me well. In the end it all fits into a carry-on size suitcase and my Cynthia Rowley duffel-style shoulder bag. 

I've been making lots of lists:

Assembling all my items. At this point I'll admit I had some doubts about fitting it all into my intended luggage.

It took 2 tries: turns out laying the clothes flat really does take up less space than rolling. 

All packed up:

Working in South America Packing List

Clothing

- Scrubs x2 sets

- Dresses x3 (appropriate for both work and going out)

- Warm vest

- Scarf x2 (one with a zipper pocket)

- Socks x7

- Underwear x10

- Bras x3 regular, x1 sports

- T-shirt (sleep/casual) x2

- Skirts x2

- Athletic shorts x1

- Dress shorts x1

- Layering black tank tops x3

- Swimsuit

- Athletic shirts x2

- Long sleeve shirts x2

- Sweater x1

- Fleece jacket

- Cardigan

- Leggings x2

- Jeans x1

- Gloves and hat

Shoes

- Hiking boots (also double as supportive shoes for work in scrubs)

- Dress sandals

- Flat ankle boots for work/day use

Electronics

- iPad

- iPhone

- Kindle

- Camera

- Adapter [all my devices are dual-voltage 110-240 V so I won't be needing a converter]

(with respective chargers)

Toiletries

- Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss

- Makeup

- Deodorant

- Comb

- Travel size perfume

- Visine

- Meds and vitamins, bandaids

- Chapstick

- Sunscreen

- Hair ties/pins

- Face wipes/sanitizer/hygiene products

- Razor

- Thin super-absorbent towel

- Small shampoo/conditioner/soap

Accessories

- Water resistant watch

- Ring/earrings/necklaces x2 (inexpensive - I'm leaving my diamonds here)

- Day bag

- Sunglasses

- Camelbak

Work Items

- Stethoscope

- Otoscope with extra tips

- Alcohol swabs

- Notebook

- Pens

- Penlight

- Flash drive

- Badge

Others

- ID/Passport

- Insurance card

- ATM card

- Gum

- Cash

- Money belt

- Sleep mask

- Headlamp

- Snacks

I take off in a few hours so I'm just checking and rechecking, saying goodbye to Luna and getting ready to go.

Thanks for reading, see you soon [from South America]!