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The Minimalists

Packing for 6-12 months

DSC_0020.jpg How do you pack for this long of a trip? Nate and I have been talking about it since we first decided to go and after multiple debates, we did it! Here's the final tally of goods for 1 person:

-3 pairs of pants (including 2 skirts for Erin)
-2 pairs of shorts
-2 long-sleeve shirts
-3 short-sleeve shirts
-1 down jacket
-1 rain jacket
-1 sleeping bag
-1 hostel sheet (thanks, mom!)
-3 pairs of shoes: hiking, running and chacos
-5 pairs of underwear
-5 pairs of socks
-limited toiletries (and only one pair of earrings for Erin!)
-head lamp
-beanie
-visor/hat
-digital SLR (thanks, Moms and Dads!)
-external hard drive
-iPod
-Flip (thanks Seattle friends!)
-book
-journal
-lots of medications (high altitude, antibiotic, malaria, etc)

Posted by esnodgrass 5:57 PM

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We wanted to call tonight--but I think it is too late! Have a wonderful flight. We love you!!

02.12.2008 by jafreise

Safe travels!

03.12.2008 by truell

Thinking of you guys and wishing you well as you arrive and get settled in New Zealand! xoxo

04.12.2008 by emandjud

Enjoy your adventures!

05.12.2008 by JTT818

Erin and Nate, Glad you are safe in Nwe Zealand and enjoying the warm weather there. It is warmer in colorado today. 7 inches of snow in Ft Collins on Thursday and -5 below Friday morning. It is 39 degrees today, so the snow is melting off the roads. Take care, love you lots, Mom

06.12.2008 by JKDahlgren

Erin, You go! It was great to read the specific list of things you've packed. It's fascinating. I love the way of the minimalist. Great work.
Have a blast and please keep writing and including photos!
Love from Seattle! Bridget

06.12.2008 by quiggles98

Nate and Erin,
Glad to see you arrived safely. We came home to a leak from the upstairs condo and are now living in the Residence Inn with my mom while they dry out the place. guess we are having our own adventure. Take care of yourselves and enjoy...Love, Wicked Step Mom (WSM) and John

08.12.2008 by Cesario

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas aboard! Happy New Year; you guys are starting off 2009 right.
~ Dawn

29.12.2008 by DMarquez

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