Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Packing 101: Overview

Here is an outline of the upcoming posts on packing for a birding trip. I hope to get this all written this week while on vacation. Note: Results not guaranteed, YMMV

  1. The Hargrove No Check Checklist, what you all have been waiting for. The answer first, then the explanation.
  2. Sharing the load: It's much easier for a couple
  3. Tools of the trade
    • Rollaboards: Pros and Cons
    • Day Packs
    • Packing cubes and other tricks
    • Clothing choices: Insect Shield
    • Preparing for washing: Woolite and a stopper
  4. Dealing with TSA and the Airlines
    • LGA bag
    • Limits on size and weight
    • Worst case planning: What goes where
  5. Cramming it all in
    • Big items first: Shoes
    • Rolling up
    • Nooks and crannies
    • Leaving things out
  6. Difficult to pack items: you may have to check a bag
    • Trekking poles
    • Tripods
    • Rubber boots
  7. How not to forget something: checklists

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