How To Pack Light and 400 Years of KJV

In a few hours I’ll be leaving for Washington D.C. to attend the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible.  I read the King James Bible and am proud of its historical significance and affect on my life.  In this article I’ll share tips I use to pack light, along with a few cool stats about the good ole KJV.

Tips on packing light

Since my trip to D.C. will be 3 days total, this article – complete with video – will offer tips on how to pack light for a trip of several days.

As promised, here are links to the book I’m reading “Economics in One Lesson“ along with my pocket-sized Leatherman Juice XE6 (the ULTIMATE pocket knife/tool) and the Flip UltraHD video camera used to shoot the video.

When packing for any trip I employ the following as standard procedure to help keep it light:

• Check weather and pack accordingly.
• Use small versions of needed items (like my pocket-sized umbrella.)
• Match the amount of days to outfits needed – don’t pack more outfits than days.
• Try to multi-task your clothing by using the same piece in several outfits.
• Pack a low number of high quality, high functioning items.
• Keep colors basic so multiple items match.
• Don’t assume clothes are dirty after one wearing.
• Wear layers, they always reduce bulk and increase versatility.
• Utilize community by sharing items amongst yourself and others traveling with you.
• Take advantage of courtesy items and amenities at your destination.
• Reduce and rework until everything fits in one bag.

There are obviously other tips to help pack light, but these will help get you started.  If you have tips I missed, be sure to share in the comments section below.

Highlights about the King James Bible

Here are a few notes on the historical impact and significance of the King James Bible:

• It is the best selling book of all time.
• More translations of the KJV have been made than any other book.
• It is older than the United States of America by more than 100 years.
• The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights had an impetus born out of its pages.
• Soldiers have found  hope and comfort in it for centuries.
• It is read at our weddings and by our gravesides.
• Presidents and Kings have quoted from it for aid in domestic disputations, and for clarity amidst diplomatic challenges.
• Its words are plastered in our public buildings, referred to in our music, and acted out in our movies.
• It is a cornerstone of English literature.
• It has solidified the English language, and spread it’s verbiage across the globe.

This is just a small taste of the history and influence of this greatest of books.  Please join me in celebrating the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible.

PS… I used to attend the church that formed the Bible Nation Society, who is spearheading this remarkable event.