Packing and preparation is a never ending task. There are several elements to consider – the workings of the trailer, plus the items we’ll bring with us on the trip.
The camping trailer has been checked. It has a road worthiness sticker (acquired at the eleventh hour because that necessity was inadvertently overlooked). Nigel (with Catriona’s supervision) checked that he has what he needs to set up the physical campsite.
Inside, we have been putting required items in their places as we have gathered them at the house. These items include bedding, towels, toiletries, packet and tinned food, and clothing.
We emptied the pantry to create a store of items for the trip. Thankfully we are travelling during summer, when fresh fruits and vegetables can be purchased at markets and shops along our route. We have a store of pantry staples that came from our house.
The clothing is a challenge because we must pack for three seasons. Yes, we know about layers, but it still requires a variety of types of clothing. We each have a big plastic crate of winter clothing packaged for shipment on the barge when we get to Port Hardy.
It all seems to simple and easy when presented like this. Anyone who has packed for an extended camping trip knows that there are a million and one little idiosyncrasies that delay the process. Fingers crossed that this will be the scene on Tuesday morning – equipment coupled up and us ready to drive out of the yard to start our next phase. Westward ho.
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