![]() Occasionally look at the stuff you've just never used (or don't want to keep), find a place and donate it. Learn to pack (this is giong to be weird) but you'll quickly get to a point where you know exactly where all the things you use frequently are, to the point you can just reach them without thinking. Having something to read is really helpful. And I hope all of you get to have a dream or two come true.Ĭouple of other things: Kindle, or barring that finding a library near where ever you are and doing the take a book/leave a book thing. But I'm fucking stoked to be doing something I've wanted to do for a long, long time. Then drive around to get used to its affect on your ability to stop and speed up. Pack up your vehicle a few days before leaving. Just getting into the idea of having to have a new routine is helpful.ĥ. What we gained in lightweight sleeping bags, we lost a bit in comfort. It's been down in the 30s (Fairinheight), so the house got down into the upper 40s, but I was really comfortable. But new tech sleeping bags are frigging awesome. Sleeping on the floor is not comparable to a bed (only really applicable if you'll be camping). Your routine is gone (keys aren't by the door any more, because there's no table there - WHERE ARE MY KEYS? ), so you need to get used to figuring out new routines. Get rid of your stuff early to get used to not having stuff. The four most useful tools when getting ready to leave: pliers, screwdriver with multiple bits, and a bucket (which will serve as a seat and/or emergency toilet on the road).Ĥ. Also, mild food poisoning might take you out of commission for a day or so.ģ. Like FUCKING PG&E your power going out several times, for several hours each time, the week you'll be finalizing. Plan that your plans will include the unplanned. ![]() ![]() Had to use a mail service to get one and that involved getting a notarized statement.Ģ. Setting that up took longer than anticipated. Example: to turn off water, I had to have a forwarding address. Things can take more time than you expect. Some Amateur Pro Tips if anyone else is thinking about doing something similar:ġ. (Not planning on going full Road Warrior Hermit. After a while, you do miss your own cooking and just having a stable place for a while. There's a chance of settling down here and there for a few months. All while exploring and enjoying (hopefully more "enjoying" than "challenging") without a set schedule. Found out I have a new family that's spread out across the U.S., so will be able to meet them and visit friends I haven't seen in years. (I did not skimp on packing socks and underwear.) Really don't need seven phone charging cords or three bars of soap or three sweatshirts. Which, a few days before, you realize you should be looking at what can't be replaced on the road AND will fit in the trunk of a car. And that's after figuring out what you think you'll need. ![]() There's something initially existential but, ultimately, freeing to see the stuff of one's life just tossed into the back of a 14' truck. Hauling company came on Thursday and hauled away the rest. I'm sitting here, on the floor of the house, on the last day of internet service and I'm almost fucking giddy.ĭonated and sold a lot of stuff. It grew out of my trip a few (10?) years ago when I did the Lincoln Highway/Route 66 trip for a month. That's the only solid plan, with the framework being visiting every national park in the contiguous U.S. After years of planning and delay (gives middle finger to COVID), I will be hitting the road tomorrow and will be car-camping my way across the country.
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