So I’m off, on my dream to explore the national parks and wild places in this country. I’ve been preparing all year and buying things I thought I might need on my journey. I have all my electronic equipment; Macbook, iPad, iPhone, DVD player, speakers, backup drive, camera and speakers. I bought a new battery for my pop-up and a solar panel to keep it charged. I had to have a
Maya is wondering if I remembered to pack her stuff.
nifty new grill, a cooler you plug into your car, a new kayak carrier to make it easier to load the kayak and of course a shiny new porto-potty. I packed all of my art supplies, an extra table and all of my handmade paper along with an easel and a tripod. I worried about clothes – I wanted things for every type of weather so I ended up with three suitcases full. There were many other odds and ends- a wooden lounger that rocks, a propane heater, a Tom Tom, new tires, and a roof rack for the pop-up. The list goes on and on…
Here’s the thing, normally it takes about a tank and a half of gas to get to Acadia National Park. This trip it took three tanks, three tanks at about 50 bucks a pop. I need to lighten my load or I won’t have enough money to make this trip! I must face the fact that I have, too much stuff.
This is just a sampling of all of the items I thought I couldn’t live without. I do love my solar panel and porta-potty.
Couldn’t live without this new grill, what is a girl to do?
Away! 
Safe travels to an amazing woman and her dog. From Juanita, Charlie, Mallory, Madison, and Brady!!!
Love the pictures!’
Thanks Juanita, I was so happy to meet you and your wonderful family!
Overpacking is a problem I’m all too familiar with! I hope you kept all the art supplies and sent two bags of clothes home. It’s easier to wash clothes than lugging the weight of several suitcases around 😉
Yes I sent home clothes and gadgets I realized i really didn’t need. Kept ALL of my art supplies!
Glad to hear you kept the most important tools for a creative!
Love the Maya photo, too
You could be the first person in the park to have a yard sale outside your camper. Pammy, You sure have organized an expedition, equipment-wise.
Ha, ha I love that idea!