So we’re on the eve of the final full day prior to a trip. Gotta get the house keeping in order. I think I get that from my mom. I sort of recall cleaning before trips somewhere so when you get home, every thing’s clean so you can just unwind.
You also have to go through your checklists one by one by one by one. Something you’ve done ten times already, but the last thing you want to do is forget something.
For us, important documents, itineraries, passports, etc are usually staged with the gear a week in advance so there’s no surprises. We typically stage 80% of what we’re packing days in advance. Just clear a spot in the living room and lay everything out. It keeps ‘packing’ on your mind so whenever you see an item you need to pack, you just toss it into the organized layout and never have to say to yourself “oh! don’t forget to pack this.” because you inevitably will.
So tomorrow is that day.
1. Clean Fish tank
2. Wash Jeep
3. Clean Office
4. Last minute voltage converters (Malaysia/Singapore uses same as the UK for those keeping score at home)
5. Actually pack and prep.
I’m using a new pack this year. Got me a US Government Issue Large ALICE pack with frame this time around. It can carry more, and has a frame that allows you to carry the load higher on your shoulders - identical to one used in boot camp 9 years ago. I’m hoping not to check it - so I’m packing light for the first leg.
So that’s where I’m at tonight folks! Almost ready to go…