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Holy Toledo Am I forgetting anything?

Hi guys, man as a first timer and really getting down to the last week before I fly out from Chicago I... for the life of me can not think or figure out if I am forgetting anything any help?

Let's see, I refuse to check luggage so my duffle bag consists of ...
-Clothes (Think I have that part down)
-Notebook and pen/pencils (Incase some amazing idea flutters into my head)
-Juggling Gear (Hey you never know with an Alaskan back drop balls and poi could be fun in the wilderness)
-Computer and Cell (those are a given)
-Camera (and all the jazz that comes along with it
-Nintendo DS (oh yeah I got this down)

Hrmmm am I forgetting anything? I haven't been fishing in years and I figured I would leave my polar bear harness at home. Am I missing anything drastic before having to run around a WalMart in Alaska?

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Permalink Reply by Patricia on April 30, 2009 at 5:18pm: Who you flying with out of Chicage? Got your baseball glove?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Christopher Cohen on April 30, 2009 at 5:22pm: I will be flying out with Alaskan Airlines getting into town as the bus is leaving so I'll have to walk quick ^_^, oh baseball glove! I will have to dig around and find one ^_^; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Patricia on April 30, 2009 at 5:26pm: Ah, ok. I have a layover at O'Hare to MN then to Alaska. Joy. 3 planes, so once again, I will be running accross an airport, tis par for the course and tradition for me! I've done it on two continents now. :-)

You juggle? That's pretty nifty.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Christopher Cohen on April 30, 2009 at 5:31pm: Heh love to juggle, I'm not amazing... yet lol but I would have brought my stilts but they don't really fit as carry on ^_^. Ouch 3 planes :( I have only 2 my layover will land me in Seattle for a hour then on my way north. Good luck on the flight though!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jesse on April 30, 2009 at 5:55pm: Where are you going to be working?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Christopher Cohen on April 30, 2009 at 6:00pm: I will be working in the espresso bar fixing some hot delights to get everyone through their day ^_^ I come from Starbucks, Valos and Seattle's Best. So as long as I have the ingredients I can make about any drink :)!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ryan on April 30, 2009 at 8:46pm: I'm right up there with you, except I have no clue what to pack, where to pack it, and how much to pack. I wish you luck though. And in place of your polar bear harness, I suggest your grizzly bear harness. XD See ya up there!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Christopher Cohen on April 30, 2009 at 11:33pm: sweet imma ride grizzlies around all summer woot! ^_^ I decided not to have checked luggage so its a very intricate game of tetris in my duffel bag now :3 Good luck hopefully everything fits!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ashley Leffler on April 30, 2009 at 10:20pm

I've got two words for you . . . . rechargeable batteries. They are an absolute lifesaver, I know from experience. LOL Otherwise, just random suggestions depending on what job you're doing, like super comfy shoes (probably 2 pairs), an extra set of whatever you need for your uniform (kind of a given, but it's amazing how you can stain things), and either on the way or after you get there, mosquito repellent. You may not need it immediately, but you WILL need it eventually. Otherwise, it sounds like you've got just about everything covered! See ya there!

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Permalink Reply by Christopher Cohen on April 30, 2009 at 11:32pm: lol me and stains we're like best friends especially when making coffee... didn't even think about rechargeable batteries though!

Batteries are now on my list oh and bug repellent! TY!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kyle Dulmes on May 2, 2009 at 6:55pm: you'll need it immediatly, they're already out; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Christopher Cohen on May 2, 2009 at 9:54pm: oh man no breaks from the bugs at all lol ill have to pick up an industrial sized can :3; ▶ Reply to This