The Art of Packing
Did I ever mention that I am not artistic?
24.08.2008
It's Saturday night and I am staying in to try to save money! So, I decided to attempt my packing and see what I can/cannot fit into my new backpack! I will share some pics at the end of the blog so you can comment. I purchased my backpack at REI about a month ago. This trip will be my first attempt at traveling with a backpack and I mostly feel like an old lady attempting to look hip/cool (which I am not...hip/cool that is....or OLD!).
I have read a lot of blogs about packing and what to take/not to take and I think I have my list narrowed down. Please feel free to let me know your opinions.
For packing purposes I have a large backpack (with attachable day-pack), messenger bag (for daily use), Two large and two small packing cubes (love them).
Toiletries (sm cube #1)
Body Wipes
Body/Hair Soap
lg microfiber towel
mouthwash
razor/blades
Powder
Deodorant
First Aid (sm cube #1)
moleskin
bandaid
neosporin
immodium
hand sanitizer
Sunscreen
Lipbalm
Insect Spray
Ambien/Travel Meds
Ibuprofen
Ace Wrap
Hand Wipes
SteriStrips
Etoh Wipe
glucose
re-hydration powder
Ear Plugs
tweezers
Misc (sm cube #2)
Camera charger
extra memory card
compass
drain stopper
clothesline
laundry soap
Sleep Sack
Ipod/Charger
Elec Adapter??
travel alarm
Retractable Cable Lock
Padlock x 4
Headlamp
Extra Batteries
Water Bladder
Umbrella
mosquito net
Assort. ziplock bags
Copies of passport/paperwork
Misc.
Sandles (wearing)
crocks
Comfort Shoe
bandana/hat
Sarong (buy there)
Sleeping bag
Messenger Bag
Camera/battery/card
Eee PC/charger
Journal
Pen
Stickers
Money holder
Passport
Travel Immunizations
Make-up
Toothbrush/paste
Comb
1 Lg Cube:
Skirt
Capri Pant
Br Linen Pant (wearing)
black short
tan short
Bathing suit
bra/panties
Jacket
2 Lg Cube:
4 ss shirts
2 tank tops
1 ls button-up (wearing)
2 pair socks
WOW....when I type it all out, it looks like a LOT!
You will see in the pictures that I have a small daypack that attaches to my large backpack. Currently I don't have anything packed in it and am hoping to keep it empty on my way out so that I can fill it with my purchases while there!! A girl's gotta shop!!
Go here for pictures : http://picasaweb.google.com/khandilee/PackingForSEA
Wow, your packing photos were most thorough...looks like you've got everything ready to go! Did you buy the 2 lg and 2 sm cubes separately from the backpack, or were they a set? It all seems to fit together very well! I'm sure you've thought of this already, but don't for get to leave a copy of your house keys (if you're bringing yours with you) with someone at home...also leave a copy of all the credit cards and passport etc with someone, too, just incase you need to cancel a card or replace an id!
xoxo
Kim
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