Friends ask, "How can you pack everything you'll need for two months, including your tent, mattresses, cooking gear, electronics, clothing, books, and your toothbrushes?" We usually reply that we managed it pretty comfortably on the cycle ride to Canada a couple of summers back. With a little car, how tough can this be?
We've been concerned about the Renault's trunk size - 10 cu.ft. The box is pictured elsewhere on this blog. Now we're distributing all gear into two checked bags (measuring L+W+ H not to exceed 62" and 50lbs.) and two carry ons (about 22"H x 14"W x 9"Deep). After some multiplication, it's easy to see that the checked bags can hold 15,360 cu.in. of gear, and the carry ons can total 5,544, for a total of 20,904 cu.in. 10 cu. ft. equal 17,280 cu. in. But finding bags of the right size is tough. A duffel tonight at Walmart holds 5,564 and collapses flat for the trunk. It's nice, and it's inexpensive, but it leaves 2000 cu. in. on the table; 4,000 for a pair of them. There are a dozen bags around this house, but only one or two of the right sizes. Fortunately, weight doesn't seem to be an issue - yet.
Hey Captain! Are you guys still overseas? Is it still groovy? How long was your trip planned for? Or were you going to stop flogging once you & Jody arrived. Just curious. Oh, FYI, just in case you're going who the heck is this chick? I was one of your students around 82-88'ish. I was Sara Allen back then, now Sara Webb. Anyway, hope you guys are just having a heck of a good time over there! Ciao!
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