Backpacks

Last week I stopped by Goodwill on a haunch I might get a good deal on a back pack. Jason needed one to carry his Baseball gear in while he rides his bike to practice.

Sometimes I give him a ride...which we get quite a laugh from every time I drop him off. I drive up to the school gate and have to check in with the guard. He asks my business and I say, "I'm dropping off the baseball coach!" Same goes for when I pick him up after practice...right along side of all the other kids waiting for their parents to pick them up!) Did I say we are a one car family right now?! And actually, Jason doesn't mind getting extra time to goof off with the kids!

Sure enough, I found a brand new backpack for Jason ($2.99). Turns out it will be perfect for our trip. So, this week I thought I might try again and found a brand new back pack for myself! It has great shoulder and lower back padding. Cost $2.99.

We have gone back and forth between real hiking backpacks to Rick Steve's travel suitcase/backpacks. At the end of the day, I don't care how nice the pack is, I just don't want to be lugging a giant pack on my back!

I'll probably post a packing list for all of you who are curious on how little we will actually take. : )

-Jenny