An unambiguous, extensive, packing list. PRE TRAINING CAMP.
I’ve
decided, that because I haven’t been able to find any super specific detailed
lists on what people are bringing on the race, I’m going to start one.
Hopefully,
this will be helpful to many future racers. I plan to post updates, like when I
realize I didn’t need that fourth t-shirt or wish I really had brought my
juggling balls.
Disclaimer:
This is going to be YOUR RACE. Ultimately, you will have to decide what you want to bring and what you
want to deal with. (Justin Jue will love me for that one.)
GEAR
Internal
Frame Backpack: Kelty Redcloud 5400 (this is bigger than what the World Race
suggests, especially for a girl, but because I’m borrowing it, I’m not going to
complain.)
Freestanding
tent: Hubba Hubba with matching footprint. (yes. I got this because of the
name. And the reviews online. )
Sleeping
bag: Slumberjack Mummy sack rated at 20F… (though I have to be honest, I slept
in at on a 40 degree night. .. and I was
STILL freezing. So I don’t know what the deal is.
Sleeping
Pad: Wegner self inflating pad… I’ve never seen this name brand before, but I
think you could probably compare it to a thermarest. It’s huge though. I’m also borrowing this. I hope it’s worth it.
Down Pillow:
It’s a regular sized pillow. I have only tried sleeping on the pad a few times,
but I realized that for ME to get a decent night’s sleep, I need a real pillow.
I hope I don’t regret this decision, as it takes up a ton of room.
A flat sheet
Daypack: A
jansport designed to carry a laptop.
Airporter: I
bought that fancy REI duffle. Why not.
Clothes:
Fleece
Jacket
A scarf
Warm weather
gloves.
Columbia
Rain Jacket
2 Pairs of
jeans
2 Pairs of
knee length shorts
1 pair of
sweat shorts
One black
ankle skirt
One grey
knee length skirt
One
Beige-ish medium length skirt
4 T-shirts (blue, orange, green. . . and probably a red
one. No I won’t wear it in Thailand.)
2 “nicer
shirts”
One cute
yellow sweater shirt thingy.
1 Long
sleeve shirt
1 thermal
shirt
Long Sleep
pants
Tankini
Swim shorts
3 Tank tops
One pair of
pants that seem to be waterproof and lightweight. I don’t think they’re rain
pants, which everyone has said is a waste of space.
North Face
Sandals (which I can compare to those Tevas or Keens)
Vibram 5
Finger shoes (if you haven’t seen these, you’ve really missed out on life)
Sneakers
My cheap old
navy flip flops
5 pairs of
socks
2 pair of
good wool socks
The under
garments I’ll leave up to you. Unless you really want to know. Then email me.
Miscellaneous:
Head Lamp
Multi tool
(which includes a hammer.. oh yeah!)
Sewing Kit
Drawing pad
(is a must for me)
Some
Starbucks VIA (just in case)
Sharpies
Books (2 at
the moment, Jesus among other Gods and Fields of the Fatherless)
A Bible.
Everyone else has said they’re going to bring a huge study bible. I’m going to
go with the lean and mean tiny version. I figure, everything I need is going to
be in there anyway. I’ll ask the Holy Spirit what he wants me to think
about/say
My laptop
My iPod
touch (I’m a spoiled North American.)
My cell
phone is unlocked, so I’m going to bring it in case I need to purchase a sim
card for emergencies.
A
waterproof, shockproof digital camera
A video
camera (a small one, like one of those flip things.)
Wreck This
Journal
Pens/pencils/etc
Ear plugs!
Footballs
and Shoulder Pads (Girls only!)
Advil, Goody
headache powders
Immodium
Pepto
Airborne
Breathe
right strips (miracle when you’re sick or have allergies… I’ve found out how
handy they are when I forgot some and couldn’t sleep cause I had to blow my
nose every 5 seconds.)
Tiger Balm
Small travel
size shampoo & conditioner
A Hat.
Some
bandanas (maybe 4?)
A BUFF. Look
that up online too.
A hair brush
(I almost forgot about that one)
A travel
tooth brush.
Travel
Shampoo, Conditioner containers
Deodorant
A ShamWOW.
Yes. This will be my towel. I hope this doesn’t turn around and bite me.
A Sarong
A travel
converter/outlet converter
A nalagene
with splash guard
Ziplock Bags
Stuff sacks
A Cooking
mess kit, which includes a plate, a shallow pot, a frying pan
Individual table
setting including a plate, a mug, a cup and a bowl with some heavy duty plastic
wear
Paperwork:
Passport.
Duh.
Passport
photos. (I paid WAY too much for mine. I am bringing 8)
Extra Copies
of passport and id
Contact info
in the states. (Think you’ll remember your BFF’s phone number? Think again!)
Some photos.
Like one or two.
Travel
insurance card.
Hmm.
I feel like I
forgot a few things. I want to buy:
Duct tape
Some of
those cool convertible pants… I saw some that had that insect repellant already
in them.
Toilet
paper.
More VIA.
(just enough for those “oh shoot. I need caffeine emergences. )
Work Gloves.
(you do NOT want to be without a pair… hand blisters suck.)
. . . I
think that’s pretty extensive. Ok now I’m going to go shoot a video about
trying to shove it all in my back pack. I’m sure I forgot something. I’ll comment if I do.
