Time to hit the road
Packing for a 2 1/2 Month RARECAT Road Tour
I have traveled extensively around the world since I was 20 years old. It was on my first trip to France that I fell in love with wine at 20 years old. I love to travel and I like traveling light. However, packing for a 2 1/2 month, 23 city RARECAT Road Tour with 45+ events, was a whole new level of coordination.
I find it easy to speak in front of 100 people - sharing stores and information about wine. I am confident in the cellar and kitchen, and I can hit a tennis ball with top spin but small details and being organized does not come naturally. Panic is a great teacher. I had lists within lists, many added to during numerous sleepless nights, and started ordering supplies weeks ago (Yes, I had Tide Spot sticks in case I spill wine on someone).
So.... here is my list. If you are planning a cross country trip as a vintner doing 45+ events... here is what you need to take.
2018 RARECAT Tour Packing List
- Coravin and capsules
- pourers
- wine keys
- decanter
- Champagne stoppers
- pens
- order forms
- RARECAT wooden box
- RARECAT magazines
- RARECAT t-shirts
- stickers
- plastic bags
- hanging tags
- gift bags
- mailing list sign up form
- tour statistics with clip board
- emergency medical kit
- flash light
- pepper spray
- phone holder
- blanket to cover contents
- car organizer
- thermos for coffee from REI
- cooler larger enough to hold wine bottles
- ziplock bags (protect wine labels)
- garbage bags and hand wipes
- bathing suit
- Susan Bell moisturizer and sunscreen
- personal and business check books with enevelops
- business cards
- travel hair blower
- RARECAT wine glasses and dump bucket
- clothes & shoes