But remember, chocolate melts and books are heavy. Carry your pack full, along with a water bottle, guidebook, and your heaviest clothes before choosing your luxuries. Make a checklist of gear, and assemble a first aid kit. 35mm film is available in most of the world. Special formats are not.
Digital cameras require storage disks, or downloading onto parent computers.
Most cybercafes will not allow travelers to install their own software for downloading. The Sony Mavica digital camera uses regular floppy disks which don't require additional software, but some computers no longer have floppy drives. PDA's and laptop computers present portability issues. Laptops are usually able to withstand multiple voltages, but PDA's need converters to adapt to higher electrical voltages outside of the Americas. Both require a selection of adapter plugs and phone jacks.