I am an overpacker. There, I said it. It seems like the logical way to pack would be to create a few outfits, and bring those necessary pieces only, right? Wrong. Reality always seems to be a few shirts here, a couple pairs of pants there, and (fingers crossed) hoping these outfits will magically create themselves once we reach our destination. This process is an emotional rollercoaster, reoccurring with each trip regardless of duration or destination.
Surely I can’t be the only one who struggles with the suitcase. I’ve studied countless posts on ‘how to pack’ for various trips in an effort to change my ways, with little to no success on my end. This is going to be a little different. This is ‘what I wore’. Regardless of what I packed (likely too much), here is what I actually needed.
What: Cabin weekend
Where: Lutsen, MN
When: October
Friday: I spent the majority of my day in the car. Driving from Minneapolis to Duluth, and Duluth to Lutsen. I wanted to be comfortable and warm as I braved the first snowstorm of the season.
Saturday: Morning hike (30 degrees and sunny), cozy day spent in the cabin by a wood burning stove, and a night underneath the stars around a well constructed campfire. This required a few outfit changes.
Sunday: We packed up first thing to head back to Duluth. I had a longer road ahead of me than the rest but made some pit stops to see my brother and sister-in-law and do a little shopping in Canal Park.
Banana Republic Italian Merino-Blend Crew Neck SweaterAthleta Sculptek Skinny Jean Sapphire WashMerrell SugarbushThe Weekend Bag: My go-to school bag, carry-on, weekend tote, etc. Made by Duluth Pack, a company born and bred in Duluth, MN. Unbelievable handcrafted products both in style and quality. All come with a lifetime guarantee and signature of the sewer (thanks Carol!).
