Time to pack!

All ready to pack up and fly out!

We are getting all packed up! I have been narrowing down and choosing what to bring all week and the time has finally come to cram everything into a duffel bag haha! I outlined everything I packed below, enjoy!

Clothing

6 comfy T- shirts - These are good for hiking, working out or just relaxing  

7 nicer tops - These are for a more professional setting 

7 athletic-ish tanks - They take up no space and are great for work outs haha 

4 cute tanks - couldn’t work out in these but they are great for everyday

3 long sleeve shirts - These are for chilly days or layering or everyday

2 flannels - These are great for keeping warm (patrick and I have matching flannels haha) 

4 sweaters - These are pretty versatile, 2 are pretty casual and 2 could be more professional but all of them are cozy!

1 pair of jean shorts - These are a classic wardrobe staple 

4 athletic shorts - These are for running and working out and everyday 

4 leggings - These are for everyday and I brought varying lengths and thicknesses

2 pants - One pair of jeans and one pair of black pants

1 pair of sweats - These are for chilly mornings and lazy days

3 dresses/rompers - These are for days when I want to mix it up!

2 overalls - 2 overalls might seem excessive but its not I swear! One is a shorty pair and one is full length!

1 rain jacket - I love my rain jacket! It is bright yellow and adorable! 

1 jean jacket - Very classic and so versatile 

1 fleece - This fleece is cropped so it is both functional and fashion

1 wind breaker- This is for windy days haha

1 fleece lined jacket - This is for a really chilly day or crisp morning 

A few weeks worth of bras/underwear - I’m not trying to do laundry too often 

9 thin socks - These are everyday socks but I don’t wear socks everyday so I’m not bringing too many 

5 thick socks - These are for chilly days and I love a socks in sandals look

1 wetsuit - We already owned wetsuits from triathlon and you need one for surfing in New Zealand 

5 one piece bathing suits - I adore bathing suits and since they don’t take up much room I figured why not bring all of my favorites 

7 bikinis - I have both workout bikinis and fun ones so I brought both so I will have lots to choose from

3 shoes - I am bringing a pair of runners, a pair of birkenstocks and a pair of keds. 

Miscellaneous 

1 Towel - This was a fun purchase, patrick and I both bought Nomadix towels, which are fast drying, sand proof and really thin

1 pair of gloves - These are thin gloves for cool mornings or if we go on a cold hike

1 cap - I am a retired swimmer so I have some extra caps that I always bring in case I want to go for a longer swim 

2 goggles - I’m brining 2 so I will have an extra pair in case I lose a pair 

1 portable shower - We found a portable shower for $4 which will be great for beach days 

1 duvet cover set - We found a perfect duvet cover and it was super on sale so we are brining for when we get the van 

1 laundry hanger thing - This is for air drying clothes and is very compact, so great for a van! 

2 cameras - I have a camera and my sister is lending me her underwater camera 

1 watch - I like to have a watch to time my runs/workouts 

1 set of storage containers - I had some compact storage containers so we are bring them for organizing in the van 

3 Sunglasses - I like to have a nice pair of  sunglasses and then some that I wouldn’t be devastated if they got scratched. 

1 water bottle - I have to stay hydrated!

Documents: 

Passport 

Working Holiday Visa

Print out of teaching certificate 

Photo copy of birth certificate 

Photo copy of degree 

Print of of insurance policy

First Aid Kit

Painkillers

Neosporin

Bandages  

Gloves 

Hot pack/Cold pack 

Anti bite wipes 

Anti septic towelettes 

Iodine treatment 

Alcohol swabs 

Medical tape 

Surgical sponges 

Sterile pads 

Cotton swabs

First Aid Guide 

CPR mask 

Tensor bandage 

Lidocaine 

Allergy medication 

Tools: 

Screwdriver

Wrench

Pliers 

Exacto knife 

Measuring tape

Toiletries

Toothbrush 

Toothpaste

Deodorant 

Hair ties 

Razor

Reusable cotton rounds 

Micellar water 

Face wash

Toner 

Moisturizer 

Sunscreen x2  

Concealer

Stick blush 

Eyelash curler 

Mascara 

Lip Balm

Well that is the packing list! The bags are a little heavier that I thought but hey I'll get a workout!