Lots of people have wondered what I am bringing on the World Race. Soooo, here you go!
Some of this may change so I’ll make sure to update! Big thank you to everyone who contributed some of my gear! You all are amazing!! (Especially my parents!!)
**UPDATED 9/5** Crossed out are the things that just didn't make the cut! Final pack weighs about 43 pounds!
Things to do with Paper
Copies of Passport, Yellow Fever card, and Social Security card (scattered in random places, also leaving a copy for my parents at home)
Notebook
2 Journals
Small Bible
Visa pictures (6)
Yellow Fever Certificate
Passport
VISA debit card
Things to do with Electricity
13” Macbook Pro
Kindle 3 w/ Keyboard
iPod touch
iPhone
Digital SLR Camera – Nikon D3100
Chargers for all
Travel adapters
Philips wall adapter (not for sure if this will work or not but bringing it just in case)
Earbuds (2)
Headphone splitter
USB 16GB
External Harddrive 500GB
Things to make it look like I know how to Camp
North Face Crestone 75L Backpack
Travel Hammock
Sleeping Pad – Exped Synmat 9 w/ pump
REI Travel Sack + 55 Sleeping Bag
Ultralite Towel
Beach Towel
Washcloth
Sea to Summit Alpha Utensil Set
Sea to Summit X-Mug and X-Bowl
Petzl Tikka 2 LED Headlamp
Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow
Sea to Summit Pack Converter Duffle Bag
Kelty Salida 2 Tent w/ Rainfly and Footprint
Nalgene water bottle
Carabiner
Steripod Toothbrush Sanitzer (2)
Roll of toilet paper
Things to Make me Smell Better
Antibacterial Wipes
Insect Repellent
Sunscreen (SPF 50)
Shampoo (condensed to travel size)
Conditioner (condensed to travel size)
Toothbrushes (2)
Toothpaste (condensed to travel size)
Brush and Teasing Comb
Contact Solution
Year supply of contacts
Glasses
Mini Kleenex (placed in random places)
Bar of soap
Clean & Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser
Lots and lots of tampons
Travel size Shaving Gel
Razors (12 pack)
Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes
Chapstick (4)
Travel Straightener
Mesh Laundry Bag
Headbands and Hairtyes
Bobby pins
Mini Manicure set
Nail Polish (4 colors)
Makeup (This was hard to minimize for me, I love all my eye shadow and fake eyelashes! But obviously they didn't make the cut)
Things to Walk in
Keens
Adidas Sandals
Old Navy Flip Flops (for shower shoes)
Nike Running Shoes
Sperrys
Things that don’t really have a Category
Gum
Cards and Phase 10
Eye Mask
Ear plugs (10 and they’re hot pink! I’m excited to maintain any kind of girliness)
First Aid Kit
Crystal Light packets (40)
Travel lock
Clothesline
Hand Sanitzer
Mini sewing kit
Swiss Army Knive
Hot pink duct tape
Sharpee
Pens and Highlighters
Friendship bracelet thread
Guitar
Ukulele
Things to Wear
Scarves (2)
Underwear (14, one package won’t be opened until halfway through, Merry Christmas!)
Sports Bras (4, 3)
Regular Bras (2)
Camis (2)
T-Shirts (4)
Nicer shirts (3, 2)
Long Sleeve T (2)
Jeans (1)
Cargo Shorts (1)
Athletic Shorts (2)
Leggings (1)
Sweatpant Capris (2, 1)
Jean Capris (1)
Sweatpants (1)
Rainjacket w/ fleece(I got the Storm Chaser 3 in 1 jacket from L.L. Bean. It comes with a fleece that you can zip out and wear separately or just wear the rain jacket alone, or combine the two to create a super warm coat that’ll be sufficient in 20 degree weather)
Socks (7 pairs, 5 pairs + 1 fuzzy socks)
Long Dresses (2)
Skirts (2)
Cardigans (2)
Tank tops (2)
Hats (2)
One piece bathing suit (keeping it modest 😉 )
So, that’s it for now, I’m probably forgetting some things and some things probably won’t make the cut. I leave Wednesday to drive up to Chicago for launch and then head to the Dominican Republic at some point with the lovely J Squad and Team Moriah!!
Please keep us in your prayers!
