KnitWit: Rantings of a Rabid Knitter

Comment by Gramma Phyl

October 25, 2007 @ 9:20 pm

Carry, I pack pretty much the same way you do. My kids always had me organize their packing. That is until they finally figured it out for themselves. We camped when they were little and the rule was “if it doesn’t fit in your pack, it doesn’t go.” the exception being sleeping bags. When my daughter went to Germany as an exchange student, she backed a medium sized carry on bag, a military zippered ditty bag and a daypack that doubled as her purse. This was for a 6 week trip with no more and 5 days in one place. Everyone was astounded at what she had and hadn’t packed. I’m the same way. I guess some of that is our military brat training.

Comment by Kathy

November 9, 2007 @ 12:07 pm

the more i listen to your podcast, the more i’m convinced that we’re long lost relations… i pack the same way! my husband was stunned that i packed everything we needed for a weekend camping trip in the back of our van. we have a family of 6 & the twins still ride in the jogging stroller. it was tight, but when you can see how the pieces go together, it works!