In case you are new to my life, we are hiking the Grand Canyon in about a month. We’re camping at the top of the Rim on Day one, walking/backpacking/hiking to the bottom on day two, sleeping at the camp ground near Phantom Ranch (dormitories are FULL), hiking half-way up on day three (about 8 hours), camping and then hiking the rest of the way on day four (also about 8 hours).
I think I have the world’s longest packing list. Today I crossed a few things off of the “To Buy” list.
Here is all of my pretty gear. And yes, it IS all about comfort AND style (I learned this in my scuba diving classes when I was 12). Camping gear doesn’t really come in pink so I’ve settled for red and burnt orangish red.
This is the GoLite Odyssey Internal Pack for Women in the color "Lipstick". It only weighs 3lbs5oz! This is a great weight. Jay's backpack weighs 6lbs in comparison.
This is my Slumberjack, right zip 30 degree sleeping bag in an almost perfect color match with my backpack! It is a mummy bag and will hopefully keep me toasty enough on the first night where we could face freezing temperatures and then keep me comfortable at the bottom of the canyon where it could be really, really hot!
Perfect fit in the bag, as long as I don't use it!
This is the handy travel container my mom gave me for Christmas. In it you see earplugs (I know each and every one of my travel companions snores!), Q-tips, dental floss picks, Aspirin to prevent heart attacks, my heart medication...probably also to prevent heart trouble and two empty spots -- I'm hoping to get prescription pain killers from my doctor!
Here you see very important items, this is called dinner. Jay is carrying the other half. We'll be packing many more salty snacks but this is a good start. Notice the three packages of Astronaut Ice Cream. My favorite part.
It's always good to be prepared for all kinds of weather!
And most important (or so I've been told) we have the foot wear. Here is my first pair of Smartwool socks, my pretty Columbia boots and some extra laces.
Tooth brush, paste, razor, ace bandage, contacts, solution, case, deodorant (you're welcome).
I know that I have so much more to go and so many more things on my list. I am open to suggestions. Just because you didn't see it here tonight doesn't mean it's not on the list, this is just all that I've purchased, organized and packed. Let me know, none of us have ever done this before!