Packing was an interesting experience. There were moments when I got overwhelmed because I couldn’t fit everything I thought I needed and other moments I was fine with not bringing anything. However, I am bringing stuff and praying I joyfully do without whatever I forgot or God will provide it when I need it. 🙂 Here's what I have right now. I’ll do my best to update you when I drop stuff or pick stuff up so it can be helpful to future racers.
Clothing
1 swimsuit
3 sports bras
2 regular bras
4 pairs of socks
8 pairs of underwear
1 pair of spandex shorts
2 pairs of leggings
1 pair of zip off pants
1 pair of jeans
1 pair of yoga pants
2 pairs athletic shorts
1 nicer pair of shorts
1 skirt
1 dress
1 long-sleeved shirt
1 cardigan
1 long-sleeved pullover
8 shirts
3 camis
Raincoat
1 pair of flip flops
1 pair of Chacos
1 pair of tennis shoes
1 hat
Hygiene
1 washcloth
1 quick-dry towel
3 toothbrushes
2 toothbrush covers
1tube of toothpaste
1bottle of face wash
1brush
1 travel size loofah
Travel size bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
1 travel size floss
4 headbands
Extra hair ties
Travel size container of Q tips and cotton balls
3 contact cases
2 bottles of contact solution
Year supply of contacts
Glasses w/ case
3 razor blades and razor
Travel size hand sanitizer
Small nail clipper
Small nail file
2 bottles of nail polish
Assorted meds
Small roll of toilet paper
26 pads
80 tampons
2 bottles of bug spray
4 bottles of sunscreen
Afterbite
Antibiotic ointment
Antiitch cream
Small first aid kit
1 small bottle of laundry detergent
Electronics
Digital camera w/ case and charger
1 camera memory card
Mini video camera w/ case and charger
Acer netbook w/ case and charger
Kindle w/ charger
3 flashdrives
1 harddrive
1 adapter
iPod w/ charger
Extra headphones
Headphone splitter
Micellaneous
Passport and yellow fever inoculation certificate
2 copies of insurance, passport, driver’s license, and yellow fever inoculation card
Extra passport photos
Wallet
1 air-porter
1 rain cover
1 sleeping bag
1 sleeping pad
1 two person tent
1 bungee cord
1 spork
1 collapsible mug
1 Frisbee (could be used as a plate too, just make sure you wash it)
Nalgene
Small pocket knife
1 headlamp
1 travel pack of wet ones
1 mesh laundry bag
1 to-go bottle of Febreeze
1 roll of tenacious tape
8 colored sharpies
9 pens
1 pencil, w/ eraser and sharpener
Bible
2 Journals
Extra earrings
Pictures of family and friends
Notecards and envelopes
