packing

I'm an avid fan of packing. Packing is great. I get to see all the stuff i'll have with me on my trip in front of me in one beautiful pile of greatness. I'm not completely sure if i've ever learned the appropriate amount to pack for a week long trip though, usually i just put the things i like to use ever day in a backpack and hope for the best, it seems to work out. I've never packed to go overseas before but i expect when that day finally comes (IRELAND IN MAY!!!) i may very well implode in a fit of packing excitement. Travelling around Australia does have it's advantages (Vegemite readily accessible). And if i didn't get a proper look at Australia, how could i properly compare it to other countries? (But mostly the Vegemite thing.)

If you've ever been to Australia for any amount of time you probably know that you never have any fucking idea what the weather is going to be like tomorrow. It snowed in Victoria this week- it's the middle of summer, dammit! Like, the other day i camped for a night about 10 minutes from where i live and i needed a scarf and at least a thousand layers of jumpers. Fortunately, even though i was expecting to be able to bask in lovely, warm lakes, i always pack way to much which means i'm prepared for everything! And by everything i mean sudden changes in weather. Not cool to say the least. Or VERY cool rather! Hahahahaha... ok.
Is this an appropriate amount to pack for a week long camping trip? Embarrassingly i packed 3 jumpers. But i made up for it by probably not having enough of anything else as it's all in the wash.