What did I Pack in a Backpack for 6 months?

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:

• Cocoon inflatable pillow 

• Passport 

• Yellow fever card

• Passport photos 

• Card holder with i.d. and debit card 

• Gum pack 

• 3 small journals 

•  Pen 

• an extra mask

Daypack:

• My laptop and charger 

• 1 pair of long socks 

• Carhartt beanie 

• 1 journal 

• 1 little notebook 

• A planner ( I am a huge planner and even though God is in control my planner gives me a sense of security) 

• Sleeping bag liner 

• Electronic case

• Phone charger 

• Bluetooth headphones and extra headphones 

• Hair Ties 

• Glasses and glasses case 

• Kavu wallet

• A few protein bars

• A few toiletries (which include hand sanitizer, chapstick, lotion, body spray packable toothbrush and toothpaste) 

• Metal camping much 

• Down jacket 

• Flatbill hat 

• Water bottle

The Big Pack: 

This picture pretty much describes how my big pack is packed … CHAOTIC. 

• 5 washable masks

• 4 headbands 

• 2 bags of sour patch kids 

• A microfiber towel 

• Packable laundry bag 

• A little bag of jewelry

•  Sleeping bag 

• Sleeping pad 

• My 2 person tent 

• a book required that we were required to bring 

• A little bag of basic makeup items 

• Toiletries 

• Some medication

Clothing: 

I have everything packed in a large packing cube and a medium one.

• Birkenstocks 

• Tennis shoes 

• Chacos 

• 2 skirts 

• 1 dress 

• 3 pairs of pants 

• One pair of jeans 

• 2 pairs of shorts 

• 6 shirts 

• 1 long sleeve shirt 

• 1 cardigan 

•  Rain jacket 

• Down jacket 

• Light sweatshirt 

• 4 pairs of socks 

• 30 pairs of underwear 

Fun Stuff: 

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• Frisbee 

• Bracelet thread 

• 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