15 January 2006 - dull stuff - how much will it all cost?

Lynne says...

Only read this if you are interested in the costs of the trip... it's very dull.

Costs

Budget is $30 each a day.

Gear

Luckily, we already have lots of the gear we need due to previous trips. This is the list of everything we've had to buy specifically for South America, including flights etc.

Lynne
Berghaus waterproof jacket: £100
Berghaus fleece: £65
Karrimor 65litre backpack: £65
single silk sleep sheet: £20
Bloc sunglasses: £35
Snugpak softie kestral sleeping bag:
travel towel: £20
rabies jab:£38
yellow fever jab: £40

Matt
Helly Hansen short sleeved thermal T-shirt: £23
Helly Hansen longjohns: £25
Snugpak sleeka softie jacket: £73
Berghaus waterproof jacket: £75
travel towel: £16
Petzl headtorch: £20
Snugpak softie kestral sleeping bag: £75
sleeping bag liner: £24
yellow fever jab: £40

Other

southern hemisphere balanced compass: £35
deet:
return flights to Buenes Aires: £1,174.60
insurance:£340
Larium tablets: £49.50
world band radio: £30