First off my packing list:
- Tops-5 short sleeve shirts, 2 long sleeve shirts and 3 tank tops
- Bottoms- 2 pairs of jeans, 2 pairs of shorts
- Dresses- 2 dresses, one casual, one slightly dressier
- Sock/Underwear- No socks (call me crazy, but I don't plan on hiking much) 10 pairs of underwear
- Bras- 1 sports bra, 3 push-ups
- Pajamas- 1 pair of sweats and a t-shirt for sleeping
- Shoes- 2 pairs of gladiator and 2 pairs of flats
- Jackets- 1 rain jacket, 1 cardigan
As a miracle, I have every bit of clothing separated into bags, and then combined into a compression sack to save room in my backpack. Yes, all of the clothing minus the shoes and jackets are in that small bag. This bag was not my purchase, it's borrowed from my older brother, who purchased it from REI.
As far as other items that are not clothing, I have the usual umbrella, school books (I'm taking a summer class, yuck), a travel guide, a empty water bottle, a small compass, toiletries (travel size, as I plan to explore supermarkets and stores to restock over there), electronics, and adapters for charging them, as well as my travel documents, and snacks for the long plane ride over.
I purchased my backpack from REI, it was the Osprey Farpoint 55 with a detachable day pack (though I plan on using a purse to not look like a tourist so much). The day pack is 15L and the main pack is 40L. With everything I'm taking the main pack is under 25lbs and the detachable day pack is under 10.
It's really comfy (for my frame) and not too heavy, and actually meets the requirements for a carry on through United Airlines. I (hopefully) will not have to check anything, and I will have everything I need with me.
I'm going to miss my momma, but this trip is going to go by much too fast, my departure date is already close to 24 hours away!
I'll update soon, and until then, I hope everyone is having a great day and much love.
-Kenzie xxxxx
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