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The Packing List – Or How to Fit an Elephant into a Shoe Box!

Sunday, June 22nd, 2014

Okay, the truth is that I’ve never been a “light” packer.  So packing for a 3 month trip, covering weather from the 80’s to the 40’s (hopefully, not lower than 40’s) and getting this all into a Porsche Boxster is going to be a challenge!  And there are two of us, so I’ve been told in no uncertain terms that I have to share the trunk space.  Given these confining parameters, we have put together a list.

In the car where we can get to it we believe we will need the following:

  • Music Thumb Drives (in the ash tray)
  • Garmin w/Updated Maps (mounted on windshield)
  • National Geography Map Book, Notebook, Pens & Highlighters (in zippered area behind seats)
  • Kleenex & Wet Wipes (in zippered area behind seats)
  • Phone Charger (in cubby below radio)
  • Camera (in passenger’s door cubby)
  • SPF 50, Hand Sanitizer, Hand Lotion & Chapstick (in passenger’s door cubby)
  • Flashlight (in driver’s door cubby)
  • Swiss Army Knives – 2 (in driver’s door cubby)
  • Loose Change for Tolls (in center section glove box)
  • Binoculars (in center section glove box)
  • Power Bars (in center section glove box)
  • Hats (behind driver’s seat)

In the front trunk, in addition to luggage, we will pack the following:

  • First aid kit
  • Roadside Emergency Kit
  • Duct Tape
  • Snow & Ice Scraper
  • Rainex

His Packing List Includes:

  • 7 Pair of Undies
  • 4 Pair “Driving” Socks
  • 4 Pair Beige Socks
  • 3 Pair Beige Slacks
  • 1 Pair Shorts
  • 3 T-Shirts
  • 2 Polo Shirts
  • 2 Long Sleeved Shirts
  • 1 Sweatshirt
  • 1 Sweater
  • 1 Reversible Belt
  • 1 Pair PJ’s
  • 4 Hankies
  • 1 Swim Suit
  • 1 Set Workout Clothes
  • 1 Pair Brown Slip-on Shoes
  • 1 Pair Athletic Shoes
  • 1 Pair Sandals
  • 1 Pair Driving Shoes
  • 1 Pair Gloves
  • 1 Anorak
  • 1 Small Umbrella

Her Packing List Includes:

  • 7 Pair of Undies
  • 3 Bras
  • 1 Pair Silk Long Johns
  • 1 Pair Silk Socks
  • 1 Pair White Socks
  • 2 Pair Black Socks
  • 2 Pair Khaki Socks
  • 2 Pair White Slacks
  • 1 Pair Black Slacks
  • 1 Pair Khaki Slacks
  • 2 T-Shirts
  • 2 3/4 Sleeve Shirts
  • 1 Black Turtleneck
  • 2 Ivory Turtlenecks
  • 1 Khaki Turtleneck
  • 1 Black Silk Over Sweater
  • 1 Heavy Over Sweater
  • 1 Pair PJ’s
  • 1 Bathing Suit & Coverup
  • 1 Set Workout Clothes
  • 1 Pair White Sandals
  • 1 Pair Athletic Shoes
  • 1 Pair Slippers
  • 1 Pair Driving Shoes
  • 1 Pair Gloves
  • 1 Warm Scarf / Wrap
  • 1 Rain Poncho
  • 1 Small Umbrella
  • 10 Pair Earrings

And the Rest of the List:

  • Kindles (2) & Micro USB Cords
  • Tablets (2) & Power Cords
  • Cat5 Cable
  • Phone
  • Games (Uno & Phase Four)
  • Gifts

So, now that we’ve defined the packing list, our next job is to see if we can put it all together and if it actually fits in the Boxster.  Stay tuned . . .

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