Today is December 7, 2010, 3 months and 7 days ago I sat on
a worn out sofa in front of a friends house with two lists in my hand: One a pack
list from the World Race and 2nd a Recommended pack list from a
friend.
Both of them over 4 pages long and very intimidating. Soo
much stuff to sift through.
Ive never done any backpacking of any sort, unless you count
all those years in school. I spent a summer at a church camp, but there I had a
huge suitcase with plenty of everything and stores nearby to buy more. What do
you put in a backpack that you’ll carry around the world for a year!?
Not much/Too much..
I packed:
10 shirts- Ive worn 4. Cut down to 5.
3 pairs of pants- Ive worn 1. Cut down to 2.
5 gym shorts- Ive worn 3. Gave one away
Swim suit- Solid to have
One Rain Jacket- Ive used that plenty
One Pullover Sweater- Use it all the time
3 pairs of chonies – Perfect amount J
Rain Pants- Worn those once
2 unscented deodorants- Im buying scented
deodorant, its needed
3 shoes- Wear all of those
Rainbow Flip flops- New best friends
Mess Kit and utensils- Used a few times, using it more this
month
Sleeping bag- Used it all last month over a dirty bed
Tent- Never used, tired of carrying it, ready to through it
out
Sleeping mat- Using it this month, very comfy
Pepto, Vit C, basic shower stuff, 1st aid kit,
towel, bug repellant- All Good
Regular Pillow- Best thing packed
Ipod with wall charger- 3rd best thing packed
Bible, books, and journal- 2nd best things packed
Camera- Good to have
Duct Tape- You really can use this for anything
1 airplane blanket- Solid grab, use it all the time
Airporter duffle for Backpack- Its great to have
Water Bottle- Use it more than I thought
My pack weights around 45lbs, im trying to cut down a few
more lbs
I didn’t bring Qtips or laptop, should have
I brought a small day bag that’s been nice, it’s a bit
smaller than a regular school backpack. It fits my books, bible, journal, bug
spray, camera, ipod, pens, and toothpaste/toothbrush. Perfect.
A majority of
the people on our squad talk about bringing too much rather than not enough. Im
in the same boat.
Advise:
Pack like your going on a weeklong camping trip to the
mountains in Tennessee in October.
Much Love
