One of the final things we need to do before setting off on our trip (even though it's only 5 weeks and I'm talking like its a 5 month trek to some of the most uninhabited parts of the world) is what the hell to pack.
We're not going to anywhere remote, extremely hot or extremely cold, we're travelling to mostly cities and two weeks will be with my parents being suitably pampered I hope :). But still, there is always the dilemma of what should we take with us. Unfortunately, we can't take any inspiration from our friends Dane & Alyse who are taking 5 month trek around the world and have decided that if it's not from the Kathmandu shop and it's not quick-dry, they're not taking it :)
My mum will agree with me when I say, I'm not a good packer. I have a tendency to pack a large IKEA wardrobe sized suitcase for an weekend trip mainly comprised of the things I might need "just in case". One never knows when you might be invited to a formal dinner party when going camping with friends. I'd take my hairtongs with me on a trip to the North Pole.
I don't know how many times I have said it but thank god for the internet :) and the help I may get form reading the OneBag site. Now, I'm pretty much stuck with only taking one bag (plus a daypack and a bag for going out...oh god that's three bags already) but maybe I need to consider the strategy involved and come up with a plan.
I'll keep you posted with how I go with my three bags. I mean one.
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