Hmm

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I did a dry run packing for the trip today. Into my snazzy new backpack, I put:

• three pairs of pants;
  
• three shirts;
  
• three paperback novels;
  
• my shaving kit;
  
• my PDA;
  
• my camera;
  
• some travel meds;
  
• various and sundry bottles of fluids which are important for healthy travel (hand sanitizer, bug repellent, sunscreen, etc.); and
  
• a wire anti-theft net to cover the backpack.
  

And it's full.

Now, having just moved into a new place and seen all my worldly possessions gathered together in boxes, taking up far more space than I had ever thought possible, I will be the first to admit that I own way, WAY too much stuff. But I think I'm packing pretty lightly here. After all, I'm going to be living on the above items for a full two months.

I think I need a bigger backpack.