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contents (left to right):
1 tommy hilfiger purse
3 sketchbooks
1 box of reeses pieces
12 graphite pencils
1 macbook pro 15”
1 bag of beads for 2 bracelets
1 airhorn
1 chinese box of jewelry
1 bag of glowsticks
1 bag of temporary tatoos
10 books
1 magazine
1 box of 19 sharpies and 1 pencil
1 artbox of charcoal, india ink, brushes, flashdrive, mints, sculpey clay, sticky notes, sharpies, pens, pressed charcoal, conte, ect
1 terabyte harddrive
1 ipod nano
1 bag of jellybelly pear jelly beans
1 pencil case of pencils, pens, and a toy dinosaur
1 ipod cord
1 set of headphones
6 decks of cards
1 enV3
1 pocket mirror
1 ice cube tray
1 camera charger
1 roll of masking tape
not shown:
3 rolls of duct tape
1 neon pink snuggie
several chargers
1 canon rebel XS
1 suicase of clothes
9 pairs of shoes
1 toiletries bag
1 pillow
I fly out TOMORROW! I still can't believe it! Orlando to London, a day layover in London to putz around (on Valentines Day, without my valentine!), then on to Delhi. Will be in Delhi for a month, then a 4 day stop in London, then back home to Tampa. Whew!
I figured it's a good record of my life for the past few days (err.. weeks). I've put "notes" all over the photo - hover your mouse over them to read my notes. I'm taking one backpack, and one camera/messenger bag. While this feels "heavy" compared to my hard-core pack-light approach to Thailand, I still think it's pretty minimalist.
PS: As you can see, I'm a HUGE fan of compartmentalizing. "Everything goes in a ziplock or container". I hate opening my backpack & seeing a jumble of stuff. Even the toiletry bag has everything divided into ziplock bags by type.
Photo from peregrina's blog Building Bridges: www.peregrinatrix.com/2012/05/12/packing-for-three-weeks/
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it makes me really angry that i have to post this. oh well, that's a 365 for ya, i guess. packing hours before i left for california.
I dusted off my old Sony a200. (I hadn't used it in the last 2 years.) It seems to take a better image than I remember. Hopefully that means I've learned a bit about cameras and photography in that time :)
Finally received the passports back from the India Consulate with our visas. Frustrating, inscrutable process fraught with bureaucracy… Now I can start preparing the camera equipment which always seems to take longer than packing my clothing!
My 365-2023: #59 of 365
And in more than one box too! Packing up the house this week in advance of a house move.
Today I packed away all of Joannas stuff - clothes, wigs etc etc. De-princessing on a major scale.
A packing bed check.
I wanted to keep my entire pack weight to under sixty-pounds. That may seen crazy to most long-term backpackers, but the fact that I need to bring my dSLR and laptop with me easily adds fifteen-pounds to whatever else I wanted to pack.
(See the notes above.)
All of this includes the clothes that I would be wearing on the plane.
Missing from this bed check are:
- Hiking Boots
- Trail Running Shoes
- BlackBerry
- Canon SD900 IS Camera
- Moleskine Journal
- Stuff Sacks I used to organise items within my pack
Stuff pictured above that I ditched when I figured I wouldn't really *need* them:
- Tripod
- Headset and Microphone
One of these comes with each shipment of tax forms we get from the IRS - and every one of them makes me laugh. Read more on my website.
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Just enough time left during summer vacation for a road trip.
For Our Daily Challenge: Timing is Everything.
Everything I'm taking for my trip to NY. I'm going to be gone three nights, traveling for a wedding which necessitates some dressier clothing. I find traveling in a jacket and nice shirt gets me better service, always.
Not pictured: iPhone 4 (took the picture with), iPod Touch 4th Gen (for watching media on the plane and such; lightweight and doesn't use up iPhone battery).
ESSENTIALS:
•Parka (Windbreaker) or Insulated Water Resistant Coat: Some ships provide parkas – please ask your Program Manager. Parkas should be large enough to wear over insulating layers.
•Waterproof Rubber Boots (“Wellies” or “Wellington Boots”), (12”-15”) with strong rubber-ridged, nonskid soles that fit well. These specifications are VERY IMPORTANT. You will be stepping into cold water up to 10” deep during wet landings. Moon or leather boots are not appropriate. (Note: Be sure your boots fit with one or two pairs of heavy socks – tight boots will be cold and uncomfortable). Suggested sources for rubber boots: sporting goods, army surplus, or camping equipment stores in your area. These boots are often referred to as “Wellies” or “Wellington boots.” Many good outlets are available online.
•Waterproof Pants/Rain Pants - Pull-on waterproof pants are very important for spray in the Zodiacs and wet landings. They should be roomy enough to wear over thermal underwear or regular pants.
•Cap and Neck Gaiter/Balaclava – Fleece is excellent since it is light and extremely warm; wool is also recommended. Hats with a brim to shade your eyes as well as flaps to protect your ears are ideal.
•Waterproof mittens and/or gloves – While gloves are convenient, mittens are warmer. Thin glove liners under thick mittens work well, since mittens can be removed to operate camera equipment.
•Sweaters – Medium weight wool or polar fleece
•Turtlenecks
•T-shirts/Warm Weather Clothes – Casual warm weather clothing is practical for layering and wearing aboard the ship.
•Warm Trousers – Wear wool slacks, cords, sweatpants, jeans, or expedition-weight fleece thermal underwear under your waterproof pants.
•Long Underwear – 2 sets; Capilene, Polypropylene, or Lightweight Silk
•Warm Socks – Bring several pairs of knee-length heavy socks and thin sock liners. For heavier pairs, rag wool is an excellent choice. Liners can be synthetic or silk. Remember that rubber boots are not well insulated, so you will rely on the warmth of your socks.
OTHER USEFUL ITEMS:
•Daypack that is sturdy, lightweight, and waterproof – extremely useful for taking extra clothing and camera gear on shore visits.
•Sun Protection – Sunscreen with UV filter, sunglasses, and lip protection
•Bathing Suit – For hotels and maybe a polar plunge or hot springs
•Camera – with extra batteries and twice the amount of film/memory you think you need
•Extra pair of prescription glasses or contact lenses
•Prescription Medicine – and a Personal Medical Kit with remedies for seasickness, upset stomach, allergies and pain relief
•Binoculars – compact ‘travel-size’ binoculars general do not perform well; we recommend magnification of at least 8x, weatherproofing (resistant to fog and/or water), multi-coated lenses, and a large focus knob for ease of use with gloves
•Collapsible Walking Stick/Trekking Pole – for negotiating uneven ground; some trekking poles feature a camera mount and can double as a monopod
•Electrical Converter & Adapter Plug – power aboard most ships is 220-volt with recessed European-type outlets; US standard 110-volt equipment with flat-pronged plugs require a voltage converter and a round, two-pronged European adapter plug
•Ziploc Bags – or a small dry bag to protect cameras and film when going ashore
•Woolite/Laundry Soap – if you plan to do any hand laundry
•Small Beanbag – to use as a camera tripod (reduces shake aboard ship)
•US $1 Bills – for taxi rides and gratuities before and after your cruise
•Pocket Calculator – for currency conversion
•Notebook, Pen and Address Book
•Toiletries
•Travel Alarm Clock
•Hand Warmers
Items we Recommend Keeping in your Carry-on Bag:
•Change of clothes (in case of luggage delay)
•Camera, flash, extra batteries, film or memory cards (NOTE: many airports around the world
have installed high-power detection machines that can damage exposed or unexposed film. Carry your camera and all film in your carry-on bag, and request that they be searched by hand. Film packed in clear Ziploc bags is easier to inspect.)
•Prescription drugs, if applicable. If you are taking prescription drugs, take along a prescription signed by your doctoring case you need an emergency refill.
•Extra pair of prescription glasses or contact lenses and sunglasses.
HELPFUL NOTES:
•Comfortable and casual clothing is recommended while onboard the ship and ashore.
•For Captain’s Welcome and Farewell parties/dinners, moderately dressy or “smart casual: attire may be appropriate. As each ship is different, please contact your Program Manager for specifics.
•The principle of layering: air is a great insulator, so trapping air in several layers of clothing will keep you warmer than wearing one or two very heavy items. You can also add or remove layers easily to remain comfortable at all times.
•Wool and silk clothing is recommended instead of cotton because they can trap warm air. Synthetic fabrics spring back into shape after compression and have excellent wicking properties. Polar fleece is popular and recommended. Polypropylene and Capilene wick moisture away from your skin and keep you warm without adding bulk.
This is the kit it's going to take to keep Connected Live and me as a presenter going for two and a half days of Scottish Learning Festival. I'm astonished at how much of it stuff I actually own myself.
PS: After Steve's comment I added the replacement prices - about £5000 in total. I should now point out that I do not travel with this all the time, and most of it would stay in work ;-)