Adventures of one quarterlife crisis and a year-long trip around the world.
Ah! It’s time for another list. My packing list seems to be never-ending at this point. I’ve been told that you should decide on everything you want to take and then discard 2/3 of it, but of course, I consider myself to be an excellent packer :) so I’ll probably take most of the following…
Backpack:
Marmot Diva 2,100 cubic inch backpack (from France ‘06 trip) a $70 pack!
REI Packable pocket daypack (it literally folds up into a pocket)
Clothes/Shoes:
Diesel shoes
2 pair Havaianas flip flops
1 pair jeans
1 pair North Face hiking pants
1 pair of cargo khakis
3 pairs shorts (2 short, 1 long)
1 fleece
1 Columbia windbreaker with hood
7 tanks
3 tees
2 long sleeve tees
1 bikini
1 sports bra
2 bras
7 undies
4 pairs of socks
1 beanie
Toiletries etc.
REI toiletry bag
shampoo / conditioner
body wash
toothbrush / toothpaste / floss
razor
nail clippers
deodorant
face lotion
face sunscreen
concealer
eyeliner
mascara
Burt’s Bees chapstick
Ibuprofen
Malaria meds
Misc. travel meds
mini-roll of TP
Antibacterial hand gel
REI Quickdry towel
Electronics/Fun Stuff:
ipod
ipod charger
phone
phone charger
Swiss Army knife/usb drive
headlamp (way cooler than a flashlight)
camera
camera battery charger
extra 1 GB SD card
watch
universal adapter
Other:
mini clothesline
laundry kit
collapsible water bottle
Guidebooks
Reading book
moleskin mini journals
sunglasses
money belt
pack lock
passport
photocopies
visa photos
insurance info
Moleskin 2008 info journal
The only thing I’m indecisive about is whether to take my Nike running shoes. The Diesels are way smaller than running shoes & just as comfortable. However, I would rather have my Nikes if hiking through mud is involved and they also have better arches. But they’ll probably just be extra weight 99% of the time… yay or nay?
UPDATE: Visit the Post-travel Packing List
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About
Adventures of a twenty-something Pacific Northwesterner who ditched her marketing job and MBA for a year-long round the world trip. Call it a quarter-life crisis or just the travel bug; either way, this blog documents the adventure. One year later, take a look at my rehabilitation back into daily life.
101 Things in 1001 Days Project:
1 Quarterlife Crisis + 101 Things + 1001 Days = The Ultimate TO DO List.
67% Complete
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2 Take pictures of all of my 101 in 1001
CAREER/FINANCIAL
3 Max out my 401k contribution every year
4 Increase my income to $XXk/yr.
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7 Start a business
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9 Join a marketing networking group
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THINGS TO LEARN
11 Relearn Flash (learn post 2002 flash)
12 Learn to play poker
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15 Start playing the piano again
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19 Go boogie boarding
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ACTIVITIES/LOCAL
23 Run a marathon
24 Go wine tasting in Oregon
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27 Do Cycle Oregon or Hwy 101
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29 Play real golf (not a pitch/putt)
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31 Ride bike to work for 1 week
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SHOPPING
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TRAVEL
38 Travel South America
39 Go to NYC
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42 San Juan Islands
43 See New England in the fall
44 Ride Amtrak to Seattle
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46 Go on a backpacking trip
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49 Go to Vegas
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51 Visit Canada again
READ/WATCH
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53 See Ebert's '102 Movies You Must See'
54 Re-read David Allen's 'Getting Things Done' start weekly review of GTD again
55 For one week, go to bed at 9 and read books
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59 Watch all five Best Picture nominees prior to the Oscars
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FOOD
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65 Bring a packed lunch or go home for lunch for 1 month
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68 Try doing a wine journal
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HOME
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73 Buy a house
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FRIENDS/RELATIONSHIPS
76 Date a guy who makes me swoon
77 Commit to someone, maybe… but not just anyone
78 Organize a Monthly Game Night
79 Host a dinner party
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PERSONAL
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88 For one week, get up two hours before work
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PROJECTS/DESIGN/TASKS
90 Design a calendar for family for 2008 or 2009 for Christmas presents
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94 Make iTunes season mixes
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GOOD WILL
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MISC
98 Start going to church again
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100 Start a new list of 101 Things on Sunday, March 28, 2010
101 Save $1 for every completed item. Donate $2 for every incomplete item.
Alternates:
Watch 100 classics movie list
Learn French
Learn German
Apply for The Amazing Race
Finish visiting the 50 states
Nigel
February 21st, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Take the Nike’s. Might as well get rid of any doubts… If you don’t end up needing them in the mud, you’ve only carried more weight. If you don’t take them the first time you slip you’ll swear at yourself! :)
JP
February 21st, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Woot! Woman, this is totally going to rock! *HUGS* Cheers!
Bean
February 25th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Take ‘em, take ‘em! (She took them.)
And she forgot to add the wonderfully perfect REI purse she bought last weekend:
http://www.rei.com/product/763408
The women’s REI Chock Shoulder Bag in Chianti.
Sassy
February 26th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
I would take the Nikes for sure. More durable, better foot support and all around just a better “go anywhere, do anything” kinda shoe. But I’m sure the Diesels are getting major points for their style factor.
PS- I envy your gutsy ways. I REALLY want to take a big trip like this, but I would need a partner in crime and I just don’t know how to get up and walk out of a job when I have no certifiable reason (like having another job). ANyway, here’s to hoping I find the guts sometime soon. Thanks for your inspiration!
Whitewater Rafting
March 3rd, 2008 at 8:42 am
Just ran across your blog post. I will be making a long expedition soon, and I actually like your packing list. I will use a lot of it for my trip too. Thanks for the info, and good blog!
Simon
March 9th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
That is so much to take in one bag.
Gonna have to get me one of those backpacks…
robyn
March 23rd, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Ditch the jeans if you are worried about weight. They are heavy and will take forever to dry! Also, way too many tanks. Take less clothing, do laundry, and buy what you want!
(watch out for cotton, the higher the cotton content the longer it will take to dry. look for clothing that you can wash in the sink and will dry overnight.)
Looks like awesome fun!!
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May 5th, 2009 at 10:14 am
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Stefanie
November 6th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Hiya
I found your post very helpful, thanks so much! I’m going on a world trip myself together with my sister and we used your list as a guide.
We’re also keeping track of our adventures in a blog (although we’re just starting off!)
.-= Stefanie´s last blog ..Ready… =-.