What equipment have I got with me?
One thing's for sure, you won't find a hairdryer or lots of pairs of trousers in my rucksack. In fact, it was too heavy so I had to take out my spare clothes! My day clothes are always damp, but I've got a set of dry clothes to sleep in. Now I've just got the necessary things all in waterproof bags: a hammock, a first aid kit, my GPS unit, a few clothes and a very big knife! I' ve also got an MP 3 player. I'm using it to learn Portuguese because I'll be going through Brazil soon, and to listen to my favorite singer, Kate Nash. The only other luxury is my toothbrush!