So many friends & colleagues I talk to are interested in road trippinā through one of our countriesā best resourcesā¦.our national parks! What are you waiting for? It can be overwhelming to get started but that is nothing in comparison to being on the open road with a tentative plan & pivoting mid-stream when some place impacts you to your core.
Donāt wait until the last minute. Start your piles & then take out half. Seriously, Iāll say it again. Take only half of your original packing list. Light is better. Simplify.
Here is my final list for 2 months of domestic exploring in our great āfly over statesā. We arenāt completely roughinā it, as every 3-4 days we will be stopping at a cabin/glamping, but in between we are renting a SUV & sleeping on an air mattress in the back. More flexibility, raw & in the moment. Sound like fun???…….And everyone wonders why I search for travel groups or go solo sometimes because I am very aware that being āno maintenanceā isnāt appealing to most.
CLOTHES:
- 5 hiking/breathable pants
- 5 short sleeve shirts & 3 shorts (I prefer to hike in shorts but it will be fall temps)
- 5 long sleeve shirts
- 5 fleece/vest (key is layering)
- hiking boots
- flip flops (I prefer slides)
- water shoes or rugged sandals
- sneakers
- rainwear (I use frog togs)
- swimsuit
- beanie & ball caps
- light gloves
- 7 days of undergarments
- travel quick drying small towel
- 3 casual outfits (meeting friends)
MISCELLANEOUS:
- passport/credit cards/cash
- lightweight/foldable hammock
- blanket or sleeping bag + liner
- Small travel pillow (optional)
- camelback water pouch & refillable/expandable water bottle
- water purifier pen
- hiking poles (optional)
- zip ties, bungees, carabineers
- toiletries + TP
- first aid kit
- bug spray
- Car flat kit
- lantern, headlamp, mini flashlight
- wet wipes & hand sanitizer
- Ziploc & trash bags
- 2 sunglasses
- sunscreen & lotion
- laundry detergent pods
- mini sling/day hiking bag
- Leatherman, mace, siren keychain, whistle (I’m a safety girl)
- workout bands, jump rope (optional to get a workout in anywhere)
- printed maps/directions (cell reception can be spotty)
- music speaker, IPOD, 2 headphones
- magazines or kindle
- earplugs, eye mask, 2 face masks š¦
- 2 portable chargers (I take 1 solar powered)
- firestick (optional for pm entertainment)
- small battery alarm clock
- notebook/pen/laptop (optional)
- waterproof box/case for plugs, cords
- cameras, tripod, extra batteries
- mini hairdryer (optional)
- waterproof phone pouch
- air mattress
- mini grill/charcoal/fluid/lighter
- small pot
- reusable utensils
- hot/cold thermos
- refillable big water jug (many parks have free fill-ups)
- small bottle dish soap & sponge
- 2 small Tupperware bowls
- food/snacks – that will be another post š
The real joy is in the journey, not just your final destination ā soak it in, escape to the uncomplicatedness & healing power of nature!
T-minus 83 hours until this crazy dream beginsā¦..
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