I did a short keynote summary for the 7 things every backpacker should have in his backpack post. the post: http://travelguide-southamerica.com/2009/07/7-things-every-backpacker-should-have-in-his-backpack/

1. rs:Gu ide to
Back packe
th Am erica
Sou
7 Thing
s Every
Backpac
ker sho
have in uld
his Back
pack

2. wear for You and
Rain-
Your B ackpack

3. Additional Money in a
Hard Currency

4. An Additi
onal smal
Backpack l
- Handba
g
Additional small backpack/rucksack/handbag
I use this for several things. When travelling on the bus, the
backpack is stored in the "cargo bay", thus I put my food,
books, etc. in my small rucksack. While exploring a city, I
use it to put in my camera, food and a map. Also it is great
for shopping. There are many more situations, where you
don't want to run around with your big backpack or where
it is inaccessible.

5. Some Padlocks

6. First Aid Kit

7. Extra Food a
nd Water

8. Some
thing
entert to
ain yo
u

9. http://travelguide-southamerica.com
Back packers:Guide
to Sou th America
& re:present http://re-present.net/en/