Packing list

 As you await my first location post on this trip I though I'd share with you my packing list.

 I am NOT a minimalist packer, but I also don't think this is excessive for an entire summer on the road. I will be going through a variety of climates and will need to be prepared for all of them. Also it's hella hot and I understand the need for more than 1 outfit a day. 

To Pack in I have a Plastic Tote that holds shoes and food and extra bags. I have a large piece of rolling luggage (it all fit in a carry on, but I'm not flying so why stress) and a weekender bag(Ex. Lg. Vera Bradley Bag) and also a small hiking backpack. I Also use packing cubes to help me stay organized and make sure everything fits.  I have linked many of the items if you are interested, none of them are affiliate links, I'm not that cool. [If I didn't have the car, I would probably pack a lot less, but this provides me a lot of flexibility] 

Food Items

For those of you who don't know, I struggle with IBS and have a relatively small list of "Safe foods". That is foods that I can always eat and not get sick.  As a result I plan to bring a good amount of food with me and refresh it as needed.

I know myself pretty well and know what I can eat when eating out and what to stay away from, but I also know sometime my body doesn't care and having a good supply of "safe" items is important. 

• Chewy Granola Bars 58 count  Breakfast and snack item
•  Package of Hawaiian rolls 
• Reeds Ginger Ale 
• Cinnamon Gum- helps me stay focused

Practical Items

• Food Related
• Cooler
• Icepack for food and headaches/ potential injuries 
• Water-bottle holder
• Water cup with straw for car 
• Wine/bottle opener- because you just never know when you may need one. 
• Picnic set of plates and utensils
• Tech Related
• Extra Charger Cables and plug for phone
• External Battery 
• Camera bag, camera, Extra memory card, extra batteries
• Laptop, charger and dongle and bag
• VPN- I know I cannot pack it but it's something I got specifically for the trip
• Car Related
• All the essentials about the car, insurance, registration current tabs etc. 
• AAA
• Tire inflator 
• Jumper Cables or a portable jumper
• Medical related 
• First aid kit
• Cloth masks-just 1 or 2 I prefer the disposable kind
• Disposable Masks- yes I'm vaccinated, yes I will still be masking
• Proof of Covid Vaccine 
• Pain Meds, Allergy meds, Inhaler, All medications (some I could get in 3 month supplies, others will be restocked on the road). 
• Books/paper
• The Next Exit
  
• National Park pass
• Journal
• Paper map- My dad taught me to pull over as you enter each state and pick up a free state map. 
• Other
• Umbrella
• Pillow
• 2 Turkish Towels- Great for extra covers, beach blanket, if the hotel bedding is ever sketchy
• Flashlight
• Camp Chair- I have an older model- its a favorite item!
• Eeyore and Pooh Bear

Clothing Items

Shoes:

• Hiking boots
• Sandals- Teva
• Tennis shoes - New Balance
• Black Wedges - Dr. Scholl's
•  flipflops - Old navy

Bags:

• small Purse
• Backpack for Day Use
• Reusable packable bags 

Clothing:

• Undergarments including socks- Enough for 14 days 
• 3x leggings 
• 6x shorts 4 athletic, 2 denim
• 1 pair blue jeans
• 5x tank tops 
• 5x T-shirts
• 3x Blouses
• 2x long sleeve shirts- I probably wont need these, but I am bringing them JUST IN CASE
• 6x dress, 1 casual long, 2 casual short, 1 nicer short, 2 cover ups 
• 1x Jumpsuit
• 2x crop top sweat shirts
• 3x pajamas (2 tank sets, 1 long sleeve set)
• 2 hats: 1 baseball, 1 sun hat
• 2x swimsuits
• 1x Packable Down Jacket 
• 1x Rain jacket 
• 1x Keffiyeh (aka awesome big scarf/ wrap)
• 2x Glasses  and 1x Sun glasses just in case

Personal Care Items

•  Extra Large Dopp bag- Everything fits in this bag except bug spray because the smell and Hand sani because I have 1 large bottle and am just refilling on the way. 
• 16oz containers of shampoo, conditioner 
• Tooth brush, tooth paste
• SPF- I have so many different sunscreens
• In Dopp kit: Morning Application  to face
• In Car: Reapply face and Body
• In Hiking Pack: Back up
• Can't say I'm a huge fan of this one, but I also don't want to waste it, it will be used. 
• Bug Spray
• Hair brush
• Hair elastics 
• Feminine products and TP (not all rest stops are created equal)
• Water Wipes
• Hand Sanitizer- I had a huge bottle, but then in my classroom if Found a bunch of my minis and sprays and will be using those up. 

Make up- Also fits in Dopp bag

• 1 Eye Shadow Apricotine
• 1 Blush/Highlight (14)
• 1 Bronzer
• Mascara
• Brow pencil 
• limited Selection of brushes
• Face- Beauty Blender and Foundation brush, Blush, Bronzer and highlight brush
• 2 eye shadow brushes
• 3 lip sticks - Pink, brown, nude 
• 1 carmax- aka the thing I wear every night and every day.
• 2 Foundations- I am using 2 different ones up currently- neither are made any more. 

If you want to see how it all fits, or photos of how I pack let me know in the comments below. 

Signing off for now

-C