What am I taking??

Well everyone, I’m officially off!!!

I left this morning to begin the drive to Gainesville, GA!! We’re staying the night in a hotel + I will get to base Saturday afternoon!!! These past couple days have been filled with many bittersweet + teary goodbyes!! I am really going to miss all the people I love!! As I’ve been in this season of leaving + goodbyes, I’ve been asked quite a few times what I’m taking with me!! We are only allowed to have a 45-65L hiking backpack (mine is 55L) that will be checked on flights, + then a daypack that will be a carry on for flights. I was pretty overwhelmed by this at the beginning because it seems impossible to pack nine months worth of stuff + gear into a hiking pack + a day pack!! Packing was definitely a bit of a challenge + an adventure in + of itself but I got it figured out!! With all that being said, here’s a breakdown of everything I’m taking!!!

my hiking pack!!

Packing cube 1

• 1 pair of jeans
• 1 pair of linen pants
• 3 pair of athletic + hiking shorts
• 1 pair of denim shorts
• jumpsuit
• 3 skirts

Packing cube 2

• 5 tshirts(including my squad tshirt)
• 2 “nicer” shirts
• tank top
• athletic top
• lightweight sun shirt

Packing cube 3

• 4 pairs of hiking socks
• 2 pairs of ankle socks
• swimsuit
• underwear

Compression sack

• Fleece
• Crewneck
• Hiking pants
• 1 pair lounge/hiking pants
• rain pants

Toiletry bag

• extra contact case
• dry shampoo
• razor with extra heads
• toothpaste
• wash cloth
• shampoo bar
• soap bar
• face soap bar
• comb
• moisturizer
• deodorant
• lip balm
• sunscreen

Gear

• sleeping bag
• sleeping pad
• sleeping bag liner
• rain jacket
• rain cover for my pack
• airporter (to put over my bag to check it on flights)
• pillow
• tent + footprint
• hammock
• towel

Other

• headlamp
• paracord
• bug spray
• wet wipes
• chacos
• bandana
• chapstick
• hand sanitizer
• water bottle
• contact solution
• watch
• bracelets
• earrings
• glasses

day pack!!!

• camera + extra batteries
• sewing kit
• 2 books
• 3 journals
• hair ties
• necklace
• travel contact solution + case
• sunglasses
• headphones + charge cord
• portable charger
• phone charger
• neck pillow
• gum
• pens, pencils, highlighters, sharpie
• index cards
• sticky notes
• bible
• medicines + vitamins
• outlet converter
• passport
• yellow fever card
• insurance cards
• extra pictures for visas
• international debit card
• letters from my sweet boyfriend (:
• blundstone boots
• shower flip flops
• tennis shoes
• birks
• dry bags
• ziploc bags
• rain cover for daypack
• draw string bag
• crossbody bag
• trash bags to line my hiking pack
• laundry bag

Honestly I feel like I’m overpacking + under packing at the same time so I will be sure to keep y’all updated on how it all works out!! Miraculously, my hiking pack only weighs 42lbs!! Thank you everyone for your outpouring of love + support + prayers!! I am so thankful for all of you!!