Starting today I am off for a 12 day trip first to Troy, NY where my graduation commencement is being held at RPI then down to visit friends in Glastonbury, CT. For this trip I have attempted to apply Pareto’s Principle and the 100 items challenge. This is also a test run for my trip to New Orléans coming up in June. Without further adieu here is what I have brought along.
The List:
Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Razor
- One Container of Tylenol and allergy medicine
- Chapstick
- Skin lotion
- Sun lotion
- Shampoo (3 o.z.)
- Soap (3 o.z.)
- Detergent (3 0.z.)
- Comb
- Deodorant
- Nail Clippers
Clothes
- 3 Boxer briefs
- 3 Pairs socks
- 2 Jeans (Blue and khaki)
- 1 Pair of khaki shorts
- 3 T-shirts
- 1 Long sleeve shirt
- 2 Polyester long sleeve shirts
- 2 Long sleeve button down shirts
- 1 Short sleeve button down
- 2 Pair swim/ workout shorts
- 1 Black pair of tights
- 1 Pair of flip-flops
Electronics
- 13″ Macbook
- Power Cord
- Camera
- iPhone
Other
- Walt Whitman Collection of Poems
- Another random book
- Nalgene Water bottle
Total Items = 43 items
*doesn’t include the bag itself, clothes being worn on the day of the trip and iPhone or Camera cords.
If you could only have 100 items what would you bring with you?
What can’t you travel without?
How many items do you take with you when you travel?
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