Countdown to July 5

We are heading out on another collecting trip on July 5.  Cross country and will be gone 2-3 weeks.  Getting ready for a big collecting trip is no big deal for Daniel.  He takes two pairs of pants, two shirts, two pairs of socks and does laundry along the way.   He's got it down and it works for him.  Me, I am just learning how to do this.  My entire wardrobe is designed for one of two things:  city life or rowing.  That's it.  It's virtually all black.  For the past trips I have dug deep into my wardrobe to find "country" clothes.  White jeans, linen shirts etc.  And none of it worked.  I was trying to wear light clothes since one day in the field I pulled no fewer than 8 ticks off of me!  But collecting, white and light don't work -- I mean we trudge around swamps for goodness sake.  My white jeans are permanently grungy from the knees to the ankles.  And jeans are so hot and heavy.  So I listened to Daniel and here is what I am packing for our cross country trip.  This is my list, drawn from my city/rowing wardrobe:

Two pairs of black pants, both synthetic or blends, with pockets (Chico's, HardWear)
Two black sleeveless/shortsleeve tops (Wolford, Theory)
Two black tank tops (J Crew, Wolford)
One little black dress  (Three Dots, you can take the girl out of the city but...)
One grey cashmere sweater (Banana Republic)
One black athletic jacket (Lucy)
One black skirt (Lucy)
One pair of slate quick dry shorts (Lucy)
One gray and black flannel shirt (Levis)
One black swimsuit (Speedo)
One YELLOW rain jacket (Marmot)
Five pairs socks
Lots of quick-dry thong panties
One pair of brown waterproof heavy soled boots (Rockport)
One pair black sneakers (Nike)
One pair of black water shoes (Vibram)
One pair of deerskin gloves
One loupe
One cap

That's it.  It is all in this photo (no kidding) and will all fit in a small duffle.  Actually I will wear some of it when we leave...that leaves room for toiletries YAY!

Here is what won't fit in the duffle:

The kayak, paddle and life jacket
The frame backpack
All my electronics