Finally, is the word I would use to describe how I was feeling the weeks before. Nothing else mattered because it was time to serve the Lord, meet my team, and travel the world. A huge preparation before the race includes packing, something I had been dreading and have received many questions on. I decided I would share what I was bringing to help everyone following me see a little bit more into what is expected of us in the race.
We will start with my baggage. For my big pack I bought an Osprey 65L pack, when I was looking for a pack my main focus was comfort and convenience for packing. My daypack is an 18L Backpack from REI. My daypack is very compact but holds a whole lot of stuff. I also have a small purse that is a Kavu Sidewinder Crossbody bag. So far I love all of my bags. They are great quality and allow me to pack everything I need in a convenient way.
Purse:
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Cocoon inflatable pillow
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Passport
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Yellow fever card
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Passport photos
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Card holder with i.d. and debit card
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Gum pack
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3 small journals
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Pen
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an extra mask
Daypack:
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My laptop and charger
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1 pair of long socks
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Carhartt beanie
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1 journal
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1 little notebook
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A planner ( I am a huge planner and even though God is in control my planner gives me a sense of security)
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Sleeping bag liner
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Electronic case
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Phone charger
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Bluetooth headphones and extra headphones
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Hair Ties
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Glasses and glasses case
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Kavu wallet
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A few protein bars
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A few toiletries (which include hand sanitizer, chapstick, lotion, body spray packable toothbrush and toothpaste)
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Metal camping much
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Down jacket
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Flatbill hat
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Water bottle
The Big Pack:
This picture pretty much describes how my big pack is packed … CHAOTIC.
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5 washable masks
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4 headbands
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2 bags of sour patch kids
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A microfiber towel
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Packable laundry bag
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A little bag of jewelry
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Sleeping bag
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Sleeping pad
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My 2 person tent
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a book required that we were required to bring
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A little bag of basic makeup items
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Toiletries
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Some medication
Clothing:
I have everything packed in a large packing cube and a medium one.
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Birkenstocks
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Tennis shoes
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Chacos
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2 skirts
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1 dress
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3 pairs of pants
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One pair of jeans
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2 pairs of shorts
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6 shirts
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1 long sleeve shirt
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1 cardigan
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Rain jacket
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Down jacket
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Light sweatshirt
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4 pairs of socks
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30 pairs of underwear
Fun Stuff:
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Frisbee
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Bracelet thread
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Hammock and hammock straps
Stay tuned for more blog posts coming soon. The Lord is doing amazing things in my squad and I cannot wait to share so much more. Please pray for my team as we fly to Nicaragua on Friday.
Love , Brook
