Everything I Own

Above: Video of me displaying all my possessions before I left Spain in August, 2011.

This is a complete list of my material possessions, as of November 26, 2011. Check the video above for a talkie version.

Note that there are some affiliate links in the list below (noted with a *), but only for products I use and highly recommend. I ask that you only buy items I recommend if you have a clear need for them. A percentage of the sale price will go towards supporting my writing.

  1. Macbook pro (with charger and backup discs)
  2. Canon Powershot SD1000 camera* (with charger and mini tripod)
  3. iPhone (with charger and headphones)
  4. After Eight tin (acts as a container for my small electronic equipment and cables)
  5. Tech Air laptop bag/backpack (I’ve had this for years, still going strong)
  6. Deuter Futura Pro 42 Backpack*
  7. Stationary (2 notebooks, pen, pencil, marker)
  8. Universal power adapter
  9. USB stick
  10. Penknife
  11. Laptop lock
  12. Money clip and contents (credit card, debit cards)
  13. Wallet (I prefer the wallet to the money clip on occasion)
  14. Mail/documents for keep (copy of birth cert, etc.)
  15. Passport
  16. Gloves
  17. Scarf
  18. Winter hat
  19. Sunglasses
  20. Toiletries bag
  21. Toiletries (disposables like razors, toothpaste, etc.)
  22. Grooming kit (small scissors, nail clippers, tweezers)
  23. Toothbrush
  24. MSR Packtowl Original* (medium)
  25. ExOfficio Give-N-Go Boxer Briefs* (3 pairs)
  26. Socks (9 pairs)
  27. T-shirt (white CCC 10k 2010)
  28. T-shirt (white Loyola leadStrong)
  29. T-shirt (green WDS)
  30. T-shirt (green v-neck)
  31. T-shirt (navy v-neck)
  32. T-shirt (blue v-neck)
  33. T-shirt (navy Jasper Conran)
  34. Long-sleeve thermal undershirt (black Columbia)
  35. Jacket (black/grey Champion)
  36. Running shorts
  37. Cargo shorts (grey Sean John)
  38. Jeans
  39. Belt (canvas)
  40. Patagonia Boaris A/C boots
  41. Skechers Urbantrack
  42. Vibram KSOs, black/camo
  43. Huaraches* (invisible shoes)
  44. Amazon Kindle* (I love this so much), with case*
  45. Spanish-English dictionary
  46. 2 small Spanish phrase books
  47. Canvas grocery bag
  48. Small plastic lunch box
  49. 2 ALOKSAK Water/Sand Proof Dry Bags* (32×16)
  50. Rick Steves Travel Gear Clothesline*

Above: All my possessions laid out before I left Cork on April 28th, 2011. Apart from the bed of course, and except for my camera. Oh, and yes, I was neked when I snapped this pic ; -)

Above: Me and everything I own. December 1, 2010. New Orleans International Airport.