Below is a list of everything I will be carrying on our trip. Seems quite a lengthy list, but it all fits in my wildly small backpack and the few indulgent items (ahem, harmonica) will keep us well entertained along the way.
1 deuter backpack with rain cover
1 canvas day bag
1 travel sleep sheet
1 camping pad
1 camelback water pouch
2 dresses
3 shirts
2 skirts
1 pair of shorts
1 pair of pants
1 long sleeve cardigan
1 rain jacket with hood
1 scarf
1 lace belt
3 pairs of socks
5 underwear
2 bras
1 hat
1 pair of sandals
1 pair of walking/hiking shoes
1 large bag of medications
2 pairs of glasses with cases
1 pair of sunglasses with case
2 small refillable bottles (1 for shampoo, 1 for facewash)
1 drylite towel
1 toothbrush
1 deodorant
1 sunscreen
1 hand sanitizer
1 sewing kit
2 cameras (big Nikon DSLR + waterproof Canon)
1 Nook Color in leatherette case
1 bag with all electronic wires and extra memory cards
1 set of international electrical outlet converters
1 large Gorillapod tripod
1 head light
1 set of binoculars
1 survival whistle
3 books (Nikon handbook, 100 Best Loved Poems, and Songs for the Open Road)
1 watch
1 bronze bracelet
1 document pouch for all important papers
1 safety travel pouch
1 organizational pouch
1 handful of ziploc bags
1 sketchbook/journal
1 set of watercolor pencils (12 in total)
2 paintbrushes
1 pen
1 glue stick
1 harmonica
Among other things, very similar to my list, Lee will be carrying our 3 pound backpackers tent, an iPhone, and a compass.
Soil and Thread 
Great!
It was great to see Lee on his last night in Texas. Hopefully by now his test is finished and he will head to CT! You didn’t list pj’s or a pillow. Even a blow u
I know Lee was so happy to see you all as well! And now have his test complete!
I will have to repurpose “day clothes” for pajamas due to space constraints! But will add a pillow case to my bag, thanks for the reminder! Then when a pillow is needed, I can stuff the case with unused clothes. A whole new way of living… 🙂
100 Best Loved Poems. This is why I love you!
The thrills of packing/decisions, decisions/adding/ removing/adding again. Not to mention unpacking enroute to the airport tent stakes and any other “pointy” objects. Love, Love, Love, xoxoxoxox