Hello friends!!! So living out of a backpack for a whole year is something I could never picture myself doing, but here I am only 4 days away from starting my new normal all around the world. As an over-packer, I was a bit worried about how I was going to fit all of my stuff in two bags so as expected I did a ton of research. I thought it would be a fun idea to share with you how I fit a years worth of stuff in my Mary Poppins never ending bags. Hope you enjoy 🙂
Gear:
Pack- I have a 65 Liter onePacking Cubes- I highly recommend the REI oneCompression Sack- inside i have my tent and my lightweight sleeping bagSleeping Pad- the sea to summit comfort plus is magical Spork and Foldable BowlSleeping Pad Repair KitBug NetQuick Dry TowelRainfly- to go over my packEmergency Kit
Clothes:
3 Tank Tops 3 T-Shirts4 Cute Tops 1 Demin Shirt1 Rain Jacket1 Lightweight Jacket
1 Dress
2 Pairs of Jeans
1 Pair of Lose Pants
5 Pairs of Shorts
1 Pair of Overalls
Top Packing Cube- 6 Pairs of Socks, Headbands, Bandanas, and Scrunchies
Lower Packing Cube- 20 Pairs of Underwear, 3 Real Bras, 2 Sports Bras, Swimming Suit, and Spandex
4 Pairs of Shoes- Chacos, Birkenstocks, Running Shoes, and Vans
Toiletries:
ToothbrushToothpasteHand SanitizerShampooConditioner2 Bottles of Hair Cream
Perfume
Razor- 2 inserts
2 Waterless Razors
Deodorant- full sized
Small Lotion
Tide Stick
Small Brush- this one has a mirror inside
Comb
Small pouch of stuff to fix my eyebrows
Nail clipper
Small Pouch of Makeup with Nail Polish Inside
Contacts- i have One-a-Days so i got a 5 month supply and will wear glasses the rest of the time
Medicine:
Pill Case- inside is cold medicine, advil, probiotics, and malaria medicineEssenial Oils- tea tree, lavender, citrus, and eucalyptus
Tiger Balm- to help with sore muscles
Bug Resistant Band
Toilet Seat Liners
Hand Sanitizer
Anti-itch Cream
Allergy Spray
Dab on Sunscreen
Natural Bug Spray
Eye Drops
Neosporin
Go Girl- if you don’t know what this is look it up because it is hilarious
All of my toiletries and medicine I put in this amazing bag I found a T.J.Maxx. On the top part is full of all natural tampons
Electronics:
Power Strip
Camera- I have the Cannon SX730
2 Pairs of Headphones
Portable Charger
iPhone
Laptop
Adapter
Chargers for All Electronics
Essentials:
Bible Journal
PassportWalletSmall LotionEOSMy Favorite Pen- Thank you Tia Maria 🙂Sunglasses EyeglassesBabywipes- these are in every bag I have Eye Mask Ear Plugs Hat HeadlampBlowup Neck Pillow
Packing It All Up:
Inside of my day pack I am putting all my toiletries, my electronics, my small makeup bag, and my hydro flask. I am also putting the ziplock bag in here which is full of letters from my family and friends, pictures, and some stuff to make friendship bracelets.
Now here is all is!!!!!!!
What I Wish I Could Bring:
Thank you guys so much for all of the amazing support!!!
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