Hello Friends!
I just made my first video; check it out and tell me what you think!
I am going to include my full packing list right below for reference! Keep in mind I am an unexperienced Racer and I will update this list on the field. Here is what I am bringing:
Big Backpack: 60L
Tent: Two-person, so my bags and I have plenty of room.
Sleeping Pad and Hand Pump (because saliva can grow mold): Nice and thick because it is my mattress.
Sleeping Bag: Down, 30 degrees F.
Two Sleeping Bag liners: One for travel and one to put over my sleeping pad.
Pillow: Nemo, half foam/half air (I love it).
Airporter: Highly recommend an Osprey.
One large and one small towel
Pocket Shower
Mosquito Net
Plate, Cup, and Silverware
5 Carabiners
Rope
Duct Tape
Extra Dry Bags
Head Lamp
Sterilizing Water Pen: Uses UV light to kill bacteria and viruses.
Lock, Knife, Batteries, Lighter, Sewing kit, and Dryer Sheets (hard to find in other countries, trying to smell good :))
Backpack rain coat cover (for both packs).
Clothing:
9 Pairs of Underwear
6 Pairs of Sock (3 Regular, 1 hiking, 1 wool, 1 compression)
3 V-neck T-Shirts, 3 Hats (Warm, ball cap, and mosquito proof), 3 Shorts (2 athletic, 1 hiker), 3 Sports Bras, 3 Pairs of Shoes (1 Tennis, 1 Chacos, 1 Hiking Boots)
2 Long Sleeve T-Shirts, 2 Skirts (1 maxi, 1 knee-length)
1 Flannel, 1 Sweater, 1 Rain Jacket, 1 Swimsuit, 1 pair of hiker pants, 1 pair of capris, 1 dress, 1 Bralette, 1 T-Shirt, 1 Fancy Shirt, 1 pair of sweat pants
Jewelry and Headbands
Toiletries and Medicines:
Mini Shampoo, conditioner, and soap bottles; Toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss; Bug repellent lotion, spray, and wipes, along with Stingstop; Deodorant; Sunscreen; Lotion; Loofa; Makeup (Mascara and eyebrow pencil); Nail Polish; Q-Tips; Razors; Chapstick; Tampons; Wipes; Ear Plugs
Emergency; Bandaids and Neosporin; Malaria Medicine (Malarone); Eye Drops; Hair-ties; Lice Comb; Diarrhea medicine (DiaResQ, Imodium, Pepto-Bismol, Z-Pack), Advil, Melatonin; Stool Softener; Cold and Flu medicine; Water Purifying tablets; Allergy meds; Dramamine; Vitamins and Trufood
Day Pack:
Purse, Eye mask, Bible, Journal, Pens and Pencil, Book, Hand Sanitizer, Tissues, Sunglasses, Paperwork, Brush, Playing Cards, Head Phones (three pairs), Electronics (Phone, computer, camera, chargers, adapters, hard drive, USB/SD card to transport photos)
Extras:
Frisbee, Ukulele and Music, Speaker, Hammock, Spinning Top, Water Bottle
First Vlog Ever!
