Thursday 15 November 2012

Note to Self: You Pack too Much!


Losing my wash bag has really been an eye-opener. I pack way too much stuff!

Whatever the reason, my backpack might have less in it but it feels twice as heavy. Walking has been a real downer and it’s affected how much time I've spent into finding a hotel, transport I've taken and even how grumpy I've been at times. Every year I promise myself I’ll bring less and only what I really need to but the next year I just end up bringing the same crap with me and half of it I never use.  it's so easy to convince yourself that you will have time and feel like using something but it never happens. Here's a reminder of what I brought with me.

And here is what I actually needed to bring with me;

  • Tablet Pc
  • Phone
  • Camera
  • Hairdryer
  • SD cards
  • External hard drive
  • Razor and blades
  • Clothes
  • Travel adapter
  • Passport photos
  • Sleeping bag
  • Passport
  • Debit Card



Somehow the staff on the bus from Hanoi to Vientiane managed to lose my wash bag, SO GRRRRR! It's been annoying but everything has been replaceable aside from the razor, I've been unable to find any decent razors for women. The disposable ones I brought didn't do anything at all. I've used my sleeping bag way more than expected. It's super great to have somewhere to sleep when the bed is crawling with bugs.

Everything else I used I could have brought in Thailand!

  • Needle and thread
  • Notebook and pens
  • Plastic cutlery
  • Cotton buds
  • Hairbrush
  • Tweezers
  • Nail Clipper
  • Toiletries


Everything in this photo used I either didn't use at all or rarely used and will leave it with my friend for the moment.




I cannot believe I brought all this stuff I didn't use!



And this is all I'm bringing to Malaysia. I knew I've over packed but this is just silly so this is a note to myself that I pack too much!



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