 (and, where appropriate, passport). -Cell phone, with charger and external backup power supply. -Digital camera, with charger and external backup power. -Cash and credit card. -A bandana (which can be used to protect your face from smoke or tear gas). -A headscarf. -A bottle of water (and some kind of energy bar). -Collapsable monopod or hiking staff (or, a flexible mini-tripod). -Batteries of all kinds. -Pens, mechanical pencils, etc. -Flash drive or external hard drive. -Mini-binoculars (I keep these around for birding, and they can come in handy). -Comfortable clothes with lots of pockets. Most of these things should be in your backpack at all times. You never know! Rate this: Leave a comment Filed under 