Four days to go and down to packing. The duffel weighs 48 pounds (just under the 50 pound limit) and the backpack is only at 35 pounds. Went to REI and got airporter covers for the backpacks to protect them enroute. Just a few more last minute things to get and then we will be ready to be on our way. Malia and Ross are helping to get the house in order and make life easier for themselves while we are gone.