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03-08-2006, 10:58 AM
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Backcountry Betty
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yeah, so i'm packing my backpack for my first "european backpacking" experience that we leave for the day after tomorrow. i've made this finite checklist for everything i think i need to bring to accommadate all the places we are going and things we are doing. well, i'm done packing and i still have loads of room in my bag. weird  . when i pack for backcountry excursions i pack the bare essential and still end up with a full and heavy pack. it's quite different when you don't have to pack to save your life. ie: tent, sleeping bag, food, clothing for being outside 24/7. it a good thing though...not only do i have a light pack, but i'll be able to take things home as well. 
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03-08-2006, 11:20 AM
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Originally posted by ScarlotteDorian@Mar 8 2006, 01:58 PM
it a good thing though...not only do i have* a light pack, but i'll be able to take things home as well.
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Woohoo, lots of shopping ahead !
Beth I'm so excited for you two, you have no idea ! Especially you, because you're finally doing it, travelling overseas.  
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03-08-2006, 11:25 AM
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YEAH IM REALLY EXCITED AS WELL...even so i was writing in caps lock ha ha!
I hope you have lots of spendies if there is shopping involved ha ha!
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03-08-2006, 11:41 AM
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I'm so proud of both of you!! Way to go...and you will be off on the adventure of a lifetime!! Be nice to each other ya hear?? 
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03-08-2006, 01:33 PM
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keep away from me 
what have you packed?
have fun
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03-08-2006, 03:01 PM
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There's so much you're going to want to bring back, so it's a good thing you have the extra space!
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03-08-2006, 06:43 PM
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Originally posted by Rozza@Mar 8 2006, 01:33 PM
keep away from me*
what have you packed?
have fun
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I'm leaving extra space in my pack for you Rory! Meet-up dodger 
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03-08-2006, 07:58 PM
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GOOD LUCK GUYS AND CONGRATS!!! *oh and I say you pay a short visit to the isle of mann and force that eamon kid to suck it up and meet some Tpunks!*
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03-08-2006, 11:43 PM
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thanks guys. yeah, i am so stoked! i still can't believe it. i don't think it'll hit me until i get off the plane in london. i feel like i'm going to be timetraveling in a another world while my life here just stops. very exciting. i glad that i'm finally adding 'international' to my list of travels.
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what have you packed?
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ummm...
-raincoat
-fleece jacket
-hiking boots
-tevas
-2 pairs regual socks, 2 pairs wicking socks
-undies
-5 shirts
-2 pants
-first aide kit
-toiletries bag (basics including extra contact lenses)
-couple bags of cous-cous (for when we're broke & we wanna eat @ hostel)
-bed liner thingy
-pasport, credit cards, moola, moneybelt
-camera and 6 rolls of film
that's it...that's all i really think i need. i might add a couple long sleeved thermas though...in case my one fleece somehow gets wet.
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03-09-2006, 12:22 AM
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Since you have the space, it might be worth adding a thermal - last time we were in UK in March it snowed the first day. Hopefully you'll have a better "spring" than we're having currently, I am so sick of snow. At least it poured with rain yesterday so some of the streets are finally clear. Gack!
Have a great time in UK, glad you finally get to make the "big one"! First of many, I'm guessing...
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03-09-2006, 01:44 AM
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i might add a couple long sleeved thermas though...in case my one fleece somehow gets wet.
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yeah it wont stop raining here after the week of snow we have just had...i think they still have snow in scotland??
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03-09-2006, 02:31 AM
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I'm leaving extra space in my pack for you Rory!* Meet-up dodger
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I say you post some pics from your last trip 
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03-09-2006, 09:07 AM
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I second the thermal! We went to Irleand in JUNE and it was so cold and rainy!! I was dressed for summer and it was not.
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