Trip launch is fast approaching and unfortunately, the worst part of all of it is the pre-trip planning/packing. As much as I DESPISE planning, I have to for this one. There's just too much time on the road and too many places to see or things to do for this trip. Here's a little insight into my planning/packing.
Packing (Personal Items): I'm 50/50 when it comes to over packing. Sometimes I do. Sometimes I don't, though normally I would love to travel light. This is mostly in regard to clothing and things of that nature. For this trip, I'll be spending more than a night in some places and doing a variety of activities, so my bags may be a little heavier than I'd care to have them. But I'll survive.
Packing (Jeep): My Jeep is my mode of transportation for this trip. I've made sure I have some essentials such as jumper cables, first aid kit, sleeping bag, small tent (you never know!), small tools, flashlights, phone charger, and water. My cooler is also a part of my Jeep and very important to me for this road trip. It will include sandwich materials, fruit, water, and some type of caffeinated product (just in case). I'm trying to ban fast food from this trip to cut down on spending as well as not worrying about finding food in some of the more rural stretches- looking at you Kansas and Missouri. Plus, I'm trying to see awesome stuff. I can veer off the main route to check out some interesting sights and not worry about where my next cheese burger is coming from.
Route Planning (my style): The route itself is planned and without going into great, annoyingly long detail, it looks a little something like this: Start in West Virginia. Drive to Colorado. Stop, see, stay in various cities along the way. Leave Colorado. End trip back in West Virginia. Stop, see, stay in various other cities on different return route. Simple enough. I have a phone and a map. I often lean towards the old school way of using a map rather than a GPS. If I run into a problem I have my phone and I'm in no way shy and will ask how to get to the next road I'm trying to find.
Other planning issues: I've created accounts with both Shutterfly and Snapfish. I hear different things about each of them regarding ease of use, photo quality, etc. I may have to try both and make my decision for the final photographs. I'll update at the end of the trip. Input is welcome prior to this, however.
These pre-trip posts are somewhat boring but hopefully will be less so once on the road.
D.
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