What we carry
We carry so much more than stuff on our shoulders, but a pile of stuff is easier to picture. Photo: Isaac Stone Simonelli
GROWING up as a Dungeons & Dragon role playing enthusiast, it's obvious to me that an inventory list is mandatory for any adventure.
How else will you know if you have enough potions of healing or didn't forget to pack your +2 magic sword of dexterity? So here's a nearly complete list for the Dice Travels adventure.
[Since composing this list, some things have already been ditched, and others have been packed in different locations – Ed]
Tank Bag:
2 decks of cards
2 gimmick decks
Multiplying coin trick
Fake thumb
Lighter fluid
Energy gels
Thermos of coconut oil
Headlamp
Uno deck
Selfie stick
Paring knife
Deodorant
Lighter
Set of dice: d20, d20, d12, d10, d8 d6 and d4
Backup dice: d20, d20, d12, d10, d8 d6 and d4
Finger workout device – For climbing, get your mind out of the gutter.
Map of SE Asia
Headphones – bluetooth headphones that I can't get to work, plus the bluetooth headphones I accidentally bought to replace the set I couldn't get to work, which, of course, I also can't get to work.
Magnifying glass
Drawing pencils
Sketch pad
2 notebooks
2 pens
1000D Cannon camera – It's the best I could afford, though I'm struggling to get it to do what I need.
18-55mm lens
55-250mm lens
17-85mm lens
Measuring tape – Got to keep track of how fat I'm getting
Day bag
SE Asia Lonely Planet
SE Asia phrasebook
Book: The Castle
Stickers
Metal puzzles
Eraser
2 old copies of The Sun magazine
Top Box:
Running shoes
Peanut butter
2 cans of sardines
12V universal charger
Climbing shoes
Slackline
Rain pants
Rain jacket
Laptop
Side Box 1:
Climbing harness
12V mini air pump
2 pointy nose pliers
Ratchet
Ratchet sockets for bike
3 allen wrenches for bike
Wrench
2 screwdrivers
Cable ties
Quickdraw
ATC
2 locking carabiner
Sling
Tire repair kit
Books: The Tigers's Wife, Zen of Juggling, The Craft of Clarity, Forbidden City
Dress shoes
Fishing stringer
4 hooks
A few sinkers
1 float
16lb fishing line
Goggles
Shoe polish
Chain grease
Pens
Pencils
Paint brushes – Were ditched before I left Phuket Town.
Marker
Sealing wax
Wax Seal
Magic tricks: nestling balls, nest of wallets, moving whole punch, loops, PK rings, double-sided cards, linking rings, linking finger rings, coins, fake thumbs, Reveal, five gimmick decks... and so on.
16 decks of cards
Replacement cards
Watercolor pad – Ditched before I left Phuket Town/
Watercolors – Carried them throughout my travels of Europe, as well as Egypt. Ditched before leaving Phuket Town.
Energy gel packs – So many energy gel packs
Side Box 2:
Phantom 3 Standard Drone and chargers
Action camera harnesses
12V laptop charger
Backpack:
Pur Drinking water filtration system
Aqua Lung scuba diving mask
WhisperLite camp stove – not tested (haven't found fuel for it yet)
S95 Camera – charger has gone missing. Can't find a replacement in Phuket, but hopeful I'll track one down eventually.
Snorkel
North Face hoodie
Safari-style long-sleeved shirt
Patterned dress shirt
White dress shirt
5 T-shirts
8 Pairs of underwear
2 ties
2 bow ties
Suspenders
Dress pants
2 pairs of shorts
Swim trunks
Boardshorts
Pants
Long-sleeve, under-layer shirt
Blazer
Sleeping bag
Tent
8 pairs of socks
3 fire juggling clubs
Sword – technically for juggling, but seriously, who doesn't want to start an epic adventure without a sword?
Belt
Yoga mat
First aid kit
Flask
Toiletries
Towel
Wet wipes
Bug spray
Bug burning coils
Knife/spoon/fork
Laundry detergent sheets
Socket converters
USBs
Charger cords
electrical tape
Body:
Wallet of Fire
Smart Phone
Garmin Vivo HR
Id Tracker medical/identification bracelet
White T-shirt
Underwear
Socks
Adventure rider boots
Mesh riding pants
Additional knee pads
Back guard
Simonelli's Traveling Magic Show motorcycle jacket
Adventure touring helmet
Action camera
Dice Travels hat
Superhero buff
