I tend to be an overpacker. Oh sure, I may only have two pairs of pants and three pairs of socks for a week (I'd rather wash stuff out than carry suitcases jammed full) but I tend to have tons of "must-haves." For the westward trip I am bringing:
*4 birds, plus cages and food
*dog, plus food, her bed (spoiled? nah!) and accessories
*fully stocked kitchen (leaving the pasta maker at home!)
*two boxes of books
*laptop, inkjet, cell phone and related "office" paraphenalia
*craft/art supplies (beading, cross stitch, crochet, watercolors and easel)
*clothes
*toiletries
*two camp chairs
*camping stuff like axe, tools, etc.
*tiny washer and clothes rack dryer
And various other stuff no thinking person would take camping...
Doesn't help that on this portion of the trip I am moving at the same time I am camping. I'll lighten the load some by shipping stuff to Utah and then lighten more once I get there by leaving the birds with my mom for a while.
I do plan some shake out trips before I leave for good. That will give me a chance to lighten the load a bit.
I will rethink that
furnace though. Better to wait and see if I use it first.