I am an over-packer by nature and a procrastinator, so against my Mom's constant begs, I just accumulated a bunch and didn't attempt to put it all together until THREE days before I left. I have known about this launch date for 7 months...
The first attempt to get all my hopes and dreams into the pack was unsuccessful and led to a middle of the night panic attack. I woke up the next morning and Mom laid hands on my pack and we prayed and cried. Then with faith and eliminating a bunch, we were able to get it all inside!! Then I unpacked and wrote it all out so that I could hopefully help some poor future racer if they are anything like me and desperately looking for answers, inspiration, and tips for this major part of the journey!
For those with unbelief in your hearts, it is possible and it gets easier to pack each time!
I will be updating at the end of every chapter of this journey to share what I have left behind and what I regret bringing and what I regret not bringing! Hindsight is 20/20.
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Bag Liner
Sleeping Pad *invest in a good one! Sleep on it before you pack it!
Tent (2 Man)
Hammock
Airporter
Down Coat
Sweatshirt
Hat
Tobagon
Bathing Suit
Tennis Shoes
Croc Sandals
Chacos
Socks (4)
Underwear (12)
Bras (5)
Shirts - 1 Flannel, 1 Sweater, 2 Plain, 6 T-shirts (1 Long Sleeve)
Bottoms - 1 Skirt, 3 Shorts, 1 Biker Shorts, 1 Leggings, 1 Jeans, 1 Pant, 1 Sweatpants
Turkish Towel *wish I brought 2 for other uses or when the other one didn't dry in time
Baby Wipes
Razor (9 heads)
Chapstick (6)
Tampons (11)
Diva Cup & Soap
Ranger Ready Bug Spray (2)
Deodorant (3)
Sunscreen (2 & 1 Face Stick)
Contacts (6 pairs) & Solution (6oz)
Glasses
Necklaces (3) & Spare Earring Backs
Eye Drops
Hair Brush/Ties/Clips *my clip broke in my bag on the way to training camp
Mirror
Mascara/Eyeliner
Q Tips (travel size container)
Toothbrush (with cover)
Toothpaste (travel size)
Floss
Retainer
Nail Polish/Remover Wipes
Shampoo & Conditioner (3.4oz)
Bar Soap
Mini Towelettes (5)
Face Wash/Face Lotion
2 Toiletry bags (1 for showers & 1 for everyday use)
Ziplock Bags
Dryer Sheets
Headlamp
Multitool
Extra Batteries (1 for everything battery powered)
Mini Flashlight
Lighter
Crystal Light (5)
Cord
Imodium
Anti Itch Cream
Neosporin
Advil
Birth Control (11 months)
Travelers Diarrhea Meds
Malaria Meds
Mini Vicks Vapor Rub
Knee Brace
Bandana
Emergency Blanket
Bandaids
Triangle Bandage
Safety Pins
Workout Resistance Bands
Packing Cubes (6) & Compression Sack (1) * I had 2 empty packing cubes but I packed them anyway and it was helpful to separate kinda clean clothes or to help take my towel and clothes to the showers and back
iPhone & Charger
Laptop & Charger
Kindle & Charger
Planner
Journals (3)
Pens/Ruler
Bible
Rainfly for Daypack
32oz Insulated Water Bottle
Pillow
Raincoat
Fanny Pack
Passport/ID/Vax Cards
Handsanitizer
Masks
Eye Mask
Ear Plugs
Earbuds (2) & Chargers
Extension Cord
Plug Adaptor
USB Port
Sunglasses
Key Rings (4) & Carabiners (4)
*Training Camp
**Guatemala
***Romania
****Albania
*****Turkey
******Jordan
*******Thailand
