Alright, so fitting your life into a 70L backpack and a school size backpack actually wasn’t too awful once I got started. There was a bit of squishing and sitting on things to get the zippers closed but everything fit so that’s all that matters!
So without further ado, here are the many items that will be going with me on this 11 month journey…
1 facewash (travel size) 1 bug spray
1 shampoo and conditioner (travel size) 1 sunscreen
1 Body wash (travel size) Go-girl
3 deos 3 chapsticks
1 scrunch spray 1 hairspray
bobby pins/hair ties/headbands 2 febreeze sprays
2 loofas 2 perfumes
1 diva wash brush/pick
1 face moisturizer mirror
1 hand sanitizer glasses
lotion Contact solution/contact cases/set of contacts
Enzyme drops
toothbrush/toothpaste/retainers/floss
Razor w/ 8 extra blades
2 handheld fans baby wipes
roll of toilet paper alarm clock
ibuprofen dryer sheets/air fresheners
dramamine sewing kit
crystal light packets TSA lock
vias (instant coffee) Daypack rain cover
multi-vitamins first aid kit/essential oils
hat calculator
playing cards passport/passport carrier
Drawstring bag
I don’t wear much make-up so this is all I am taking:
1 make-up brush
1 mascara
1 eye liner
1 foundation
1 blemish cover-up
Q-Tips/cotton squares
3 tank tops
1 nice shirt
3 dri-fit type shirts
2 cotton v-necks
1 dri-fit long sleeve
1 crewneck sweatshirt
1 gray cotton cardigan
(jean shirt pictured didn’t fit…)
1 pair khaki shorts
1 pair jeans
2 pair leggings (1 capri, 1 longer)
1 pair spandex
3 pair athletic shorts
1 maxi skirt
1 knee length skirt
1 dress
And it all fit in this double sided packing cube! I used space bags to make it a bit smaller
Some extras:
1 tankini swimsuit
1 scarf
1 belt
1 necklace/1 pair of earrings
15 prs underwear
5 pairs socks
3 sports bras, 1 regular bra
Rain jacket (not pictured)
1 pair flip-flops
1 pair chacos
1 nice pair of sandals
1 pair of tennis shoes
Tent
Pillow w/ pillow cases
sleeping pad
Cocoon sleeping bag liner
Eno hammock w/ hammock straps
sleeping bag
Electronics:
Laptop
Kindle paperwhite
Ipod touch
And Camera (not picutred)
1 power strip
lots of carabiners (probably won’t take all of them)
1 Targus adapter
1 Headlamp
1 Clothesline
1 Pocket shower
1 Steri-pen (water purifier)
1 collapsable bowl (spoon & fork not pictured)
computer charger
External hard drive
3 pairs of headphones
Kindle charger
2 Ipod chargers
1 Solar charger
Watch
Battery charger w/ rechargable batteries (also extra AA & AAA batteries not pictured)
3-16GB memory cards
2 – 2GB memory cards
2 flash drives
Minion coloring book (I am quite excited about this one 🙂
Blank cards
Bible
Colored pencils
Pens
Photo books
Letters from friends
Journals
Some other miscellaneous items:
Sarong
1 quick dry towel
1 quick dry washcloth
1 regular washcloth/hand towel
1 travel baby powder
2 bars of soap
Kleenex
Gum
Granola bars
Nutella to go!
And here is the finished product! It took me about half a day or more to pack but it’s done!
In other news, my parents and I head out on Thursday morning and will drive to Asheville, NC to visit my brother and sister-in-law and then on Friday we will head to Atlanta! We will be in Atlanta for a couple of days and then will probably fly out Monday (not positive about that but that is what I am assuming). So please keep my squad, team, family, and me in your prayers as we travel and also as this 11 month journey begins.
Thank you again for all your prayers and support! This adventure wouldn’t be possible without you!
