Every time I move locations, it becomes less of a hassle. Packing took 2 hours (a little more if you count both trips to REI) and I fit it all in bags I can walk with for 30 minutes without problems.
In the past I have had more bags that I alone can comfortably handle, and that causes issues when you have to lug them from an airport to a train station to a bus station.
This time I managed to fit a tent, ground pad, sleeping bag, thermal warmer, camp stove, water filter, 4 pairs of pants, 3 pairs of shorts, a few t-shirts, a button down dress shirt, a towel, my dop kit, sandals, climbing shoes, and a few other random things into one bag. My laptop, iPad, and kindle all fit nicely into my little backpack (which actually can zip into the big bag to become one piece)
The only piece of luggage I am currently frustrated with is my DSLR camera. it is heavy, large, and the bag it fits into is even larger (all that padding) I can’t fit it into anything else, so I carry it in my hand. I may be reevaluating it in the near future.
Anyway – I am here, and on my way to Wellington!
