Before we came on this trip Rodney and I debated our gear. A lot. I bought tons of gear months before we even had plane tickets. Then we packed. Much ended up not even making the trip. Then we went to Mongolia, and we sent home a box with even more of our stuff.
Now we're three countries in, and, today, we talked about what we would recommend if you were going to take this kind of adventure. It boils down to four essential things...
1. A rain shell - very lightweight and collapsible.
2. Seriously comfortable hiking shoes - Rodney and I both went with Merrell's. After much discussion we both brought very breathable, non-waterproof shoes. It's hot here and waterproof shoes trap as much water as they repel.
3. Technical underwear - spend the money, it's totally worth it. I like the Smartwool boxer-briefs, Rodney is partial to Ex-Officio. Five pairs is about right. These resist odor and can be washed out in any sink.
4. Technical socks. We both went with WrightSock DLXs. You can wear them for days.
Other than the above, don't buy anything you don't have to. Things get beaten up, it's way easier to part with old stuff and inexpensive replacements abound. Also, Rodney made the point earlier today, you get bored with your clothes when you have so few and it's nice to buy a new shirt/pants/shorts/etc. from time to time.
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