What I Packed for Remote Year

I'll tell you something - packing for Remote Year was no small feat. For many, including myself, we had to downsize almost everything we own. I sold the car, got rid of some great kitchen appliances, and had to make some cutthroat decisions about sentimental items.

But, I did it. I got everything I needed into three bags: a laptop bag/personal item, a carry-on roller, and a medium-sized checked roller.

When I set out to do this, I researched high and low for information about what the heck to pack for this trip. Surprisingly, I found enough to help me, but very little with specific information. So, I wanted to do just that - share my detailed list of things I packed for Remote Year.

Considerations:

• I'm traveling to places with lows of 35 and highs of 90

• I know I can get basic toiletries wherever I am, but I might struggle to find jeans in my size

• I'm working, so tech items are a must

• I plan to do outdoor activities like hiking or camping

Electronics & Entertainment

• 5 books

• Watercolors and a watercolor paper book

• Travel binoculars

• Google Chromecast

• MacBook Pro 16"

• iPad + keyboard case

• Wireless keyboard

• Mouse

• Roost

• White noise machine

• JBL mini speaker

• 2 universal converters

• Sleepband

• Photos and a string to hang them on

Toiletries

• One makeup bag

• Glasses case that fits 5 pairs

• A year's worth of contacts, 2-week change

• First aid kit (gauze, band-aids, anti-bacterial cream, survival booklets)

• Face wash and spray

• Dry shampoo

• Toothpaste, toothbrush, and floss

• Travel hair brush

• Round hair brush

• Comb

• Contact solution

• A few face masks

• Nail polish remover pads

• Tylenol, Alka Seltzer, Tums, malaria medication, azithromycin, and Benadryl

Accessories

• Longchamps Le Pilage

• Everyday purse

• "Going out" purse

• Jewelry, in a tri-fold organizer

• Fanny pack

Activity Accessories

• Large ultralight towel

• 2 one-piece swimsuits

• Beanie

• Full-brimmed sun hat (hiking style)

• Running visor hat

• Medium thickness gloves

• Koala

• Bug net

• 1 bandana

• 3 Buffs, one wool

• Medium-weight puff jacket

• Rain jacket

• Utility knife

• Compass

• Whistle

Undergarments

• 3 hiking socks

• 7 ankle socks

• 1 pair of black tights

• 15 pairs of underwear

• 4 shaped bras

• 5 basic, cami-type everyday bras

• 2 high impact bras

Shoes

• Blundstones

• Hiking boots

• Chacos

• Gym shoes

Clothes

• 2 full body jumpsuits

• 2 jean shorts

• 3 pairs of jeans

• 3 full-length leggings

• 2 Capri-length leggings

• 1 bike short

• 2 sport shorts

• 6 tank tops

• 9 basic tops

• A winter sweater

• A zip-up hoodie

• A sun shirt/pullover hoodie

• Joggers

• Long sleeve base layer

• Linen black dress with sleeves

• Halara dress

• Wrap skirt that doubles as a cover-up

• Flowy dress

One month in, I feel like I brought too much stuff, and I already have my eyes on a few items of clothing that I'd like to get rid of or replace with a souvenir. Perhaps I'll share "What I'm Left With" one year from now...