Homeless... Home less?

Tomorrow Chris and I will embark on quite the adventure... a new job where our home will be 8x6 and fit in a 75 liter Gregory. Yep, all things needed for daily life will be carried on our backs. Here's the list:

8x6 tarp and ground cloth
8 x 6 heavy duty plastic tarp and ground sheet
a well insulated sleeping bag rated at least 0 degree to -20 degree
an external backpack (65 liters, 4800 C.I. minimum)
polypropylene long underwear top & bottom
hiking boots
3 water bottles or something equivalent that carries at least two quarts of water,
cup for cooking in the fire (steel for example)
spoon or spork
3 pairs of socks (not cotton)
rain gear (do not bring rubber or plastic based fabrics, they will make you sweat and freeze in the cold)
warm outer layer with wind protection
50 feet of cordage/ P-cord
hat and gloves (fleece or wool work well)
toothbrush, paste and floss
notebook and pen or pencil
sleeping pad
work gloves for the fire
a knife, pocket knife or all purpose tool (no machetes please)
2 bandanas
bear bag for food
headlamp (include spare bulb and batteries)

Optional and helpful to have:
personal sun protection (sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, lipbalm)
camp chair (e.g. Crazy Creek or Therm-a-Rest chairs)
scarf in winter
personal hygiene needs
compass

Yes, that's right, personal hygiene items fall under the OPTIONAL section. Chris is excited about that, of course. I may not be fru fru and frilly but I like to shower at least once a week. Maybe twice. This will be something I learn along the way.

But seriously, we will be like turtles, everything we own on our backs. A pretty heavy back, but we are really excited. Nervous, but excited. Our bellies are full with a great "last" meal and we are ready for a good nights sleep. We don't know what to expect, but that's all a part of the deal. So say a little prayer that we come back learned and excited for this adventure. We think we will be...