We are in Month 8 of our World Race. I started the Race with a minimum amount of things and I have been really thankful. It is hard to carry all of your possessions on your back especially when you might have to walk a few miles with it on. I have bought things and given them away throughout my time on the Race. Here is what I have in my pack currently. I fully believe it’s all I need.
Gear:
Pack (Osprey Ariel 65 liter)
Sleeping Bag (Marmot 32 degrees Fahrenheit)
Sleeping Pad (Nemo Cosmo Air 25 liter)
Sleeping Bag Liner (Cocoon cotton)
Mosquito Net (I have only used this one month out of eight so not essential)
Tent (REI Half Dome 2-person)
Daypack (LowePro Photo Hatchback 22 liter)
Eagle Creek structured packing cubes
REI rollable pillow
Clothing:
Patagonia knit coat
A rainjacket (I actually brought a windbreaker that I thought was a rainjacket until we had a monsoon in Bolivia.)
3 pairs of lightweight cotton pants (I bought some to start the rest with and then bought new ones in Malaysia and Thailand.)
A pair of jeans (Make sure they have a little stretch to them. Your weight will fluctuate on the Race.)
A pair of basketball shorts that come to my knees (Bright colors are fun but take it from me, after eight months neon orange is tiring.)
Two pairs of Nike shorts (Thanks for letting me borrow yours, Leigha!)
Two maxi skirts
A maxi dress
A pair of leggings
Four t-shirts
Two tank tops
A long sleeved oversized t-shirt
A flannel
A lightweight three quarter sleeve cardigan
A black cami
4 sports bras
One regular bra
One strapless bra
12 pairs of underwear
4 pairs of socks
A pair of wool socks
Running shoes
Chacos
Flip flops
I brought a lot of things that I would wear at home and i was thankful for that. Sometimes you don’t care that you look like a homeless person and sometimes you want to look at least decent.
Electronics:
Samsung Galaxy phone (I don’t have an international plan. I use it for Spotify and when I have wifi.)
Lenovo Yoga 2 10-inch laptop (I bought this specifically for the race and have had problems with it. It has a bad motherboard.)
Canon T-3i Rebel Camera
Two international adaptors
External Harddrive
Flashdrive
Two pairs of earbuds
Toiletries:
Travel shampoo and conditioner
Proactiv
Dove bar of soap
Intuition razor and replacement heads
Baby powder
Toothbrush
Whitening Toothpaste
Floss
Retainer
5 months worth of tampons
Steripods for my toothbrush
Sunscreen
Bug lotion
Face Mask
REI Quick Dry Towel
REI Quick Dry washcloth
Miscellaneous:
Pocket shower (Haven’t used this yet but might in Africa.)
Camelbak water bottle
Big Journal for the whole year and two little journals
Eyemask
Letters for every month from my friends
5 pens
Thank you cards
Make-up
Hair-clip and 4 hair bands
3 headbands
Black Diamond headlamp
Lightweight laundry bag
Sunglasses
Sling purse
Multi-purpose tool and knife (I haven’t used this but my Dad made me take it.)
And there you have it! All of my possessions for the year!
