Packing List- South America - South America - General Tips & Advice Reviews

I've been to South America three times so far and what you need varies region by region, but I'm going to try and be as general as possible.

Luggage

A structured backpack or sturdy luggage

First Aid Kit

Bandages
Pain reliever
Antibiotic cream
Decongestant
Motion-sickness remedy
Pepto Bismol or Imodium
Antihistamine
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Burn ointment
Tiger Balm

Documentation

Passport (Copies of Passort)
State ID. (Driver's License, Permit, etc.)
Address Book



Clothes

Warm jacket or wool sweater
Raincoat (Gore-Tex® is both waterproof and breathable)
Sturdy shoes or hiking boots
Thick socks
Flip-flops or waterproof sandals for hostel showers
Outfit for going out (nightlife)
Nicer pair of shoes
Depends what season you're visiting, but South America's climate varies country to country, it can be humid so light clothing, and long pants are recommended to protect against mosquitos.
Underwear
Tank tops or Jersey style tops
Button-up shirt
Running/Hiking/etc. dry-fit clothes
Swim trunks

Women (above applies as well)

Bra
Sports' Bra
Wrinkle-free skirts and/or dresses
Sarongs
Bathing Suit
Tampons, Pads, Midol


Odds & Ends

Maps/Guide Book
Dictionary/Pocket Translator
Towel (Quick-dry)
Paper/Pens/Pencils
Adapter
Converter (to be able to use American appliances)
AA Batteries
AAA Batteries
Digital Camera (if not bring several rolls of film)
Ipod or CD Player
Books or magazines
Energy or Granola Bars