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[mellowtigger]

Having a plan doesn't seem to help a whole lot.

I have 5 hours until my ride shows up, and I'm stressing out.  I'm experiencing again the reason why I dislike trying to do something I've never done before.  :(  For instance, I opened up the backpack and dropped in my tent and my sleeping bag.  Boom, half of the space is gone.  What?!  Have I erred in planning already before I even get loaded up?

I have all of my food in a ruck sack.  I'm bringing only dried foods (fruits, meat, milk, cereal) so I don't have to heat anything.  I won't starve, as long as no animal steals my food from me.  The food is the heaviest part of what I'm bringing. I was intending to put it at the top of the backpack for easy access, but now I'm wondering if it should be in the bottom instead for better posture management.

I have all of my toiletries (first aid kit, etc.) in another bag.  I went ahead and stocked up T'Reese on clean litter, fresh water, and tons of food.  I don't want her to succumb to my frenzy to get out of the door later when my ride arrives.

I still need to assemble clothing.  I still need to eat/shower/shave.

Gah!

If I weren't going anywhere, I might actually be adopting a cat today.  It's the first cat scent I've brought home that T'Reese actually liked.  She's sniffed my clothes before, gingerly, ready to dash in case a horrible beast bursts out of my sleeves.  This new cat, though, she actually shoved her face into my arm on several occasions to get a deeper sniff of this guy.  I'm sure he'll get adopted quickly, but I secretly hope that he's still at the shelter when I return on Sunday.

Backpacking!  Gah!

edit:  I have 2 more hours to go.  Everything is stuffed in.  I have no idea if I've forgotten something.  It's all so heavy!  I'm supposed to haul this thing for 25 miles?!  Gah!  Who cares if I've forgotten something, what weight can I take out of it before I leave?!

Comments

[geometrician.livejournal.com]

Have a great time!

[geometrician.livejournal.com]

BTW, most people would strap their tent to the outside of their pack, on the bottom. Maybe their sleeping bag, also, though that is what the bottom compartment of that pack is for.

[mellowtigger]

I need a mannequin who can wear the pack for me while I prepare. All I see is a pile of "stuff". *laugh*

If I don't have enough room to cram my clothes inside, I'll take out the tent for more room.

First casualty: I can't find the silk longjohns. :((( I found the silk shirt, but not the pants. It's supposed to freeze this weekend. Guess I'll have to wear layers while hiking, since I didn't spend any money buying a whole new set of clothes gear.

[geometrician.livejournal.com]

Silk is great, but if it isn't raining, even flannel pajama pants will do nicely, or a pair of sweat pants.

Take a short length of rope (maybe three feet) with you and use it to tie the pack to a tree. You just run it through the top loop and tie it around a tree, and it will hang nicely. This is also useful for packing. Some people will use the shoulder straps and belt to hang it, but that wears unnecessarily on the fabric, I think.

:o)

[otterlover01.livejournal.com]

Buy a full body "thermo", they are made of polyproylene that keeps your body heat very well and it is light! :o)

I know you will greatly enjoy the experience, bring photos, ok? Big hugs. :o)

[joshuwain.livejournal.com]

You'll rock it out: never fear!

Just enjoy your time and take plenty of photos!