A practice run

I did a trial run with everything I could remember to pack. Lots of clothes, crap to bring to my sister, etc.
The cat is staying. But she is looking for a permanent home. (Please, please, please someone take her).
If anyone has backpacked before, any recommendations? Something I should be sure to bring? Something I could go without?
I don’t want a massive bag that will give me scoliosis, but I also don’t want to be stuck in the desert or in an Icelandic hostel without something I need.

Chapstick with SPF. It’s rough traveling without it! The trip sounds so fun! I am so excited for you!
allisondoty
October 19, 2009 at 5:56 am
Oh, and don’t forget to call your bank and credit card companies so they know you will be out of the country and so they wont put a fraud alert on your card.
Have fun!
allisondoty
October 19, 2009 at 6:02 am
very exciting!
my mom always told me to pack way too much clean underwear.
Rikki King
October 19, 2009 at 6:43 pm