I really like your quilt, Thimblebug. It is beautiful in every way. It looks like the vacation period of time is up to two months long. I think that calls for some planning. It also depends on how much time you have to get ready for your projects on this trip. Choose one pattern (or more). Start collecting fabrics in stacks with the patterns. Cut the appropriate amounts and put them in plastic bags. I like to cut strips and subcut them only if I have time. I am a big fan of plastic bags that are well labeled. Collect the plastic bags of pieces into bigger bags. Wind up with one big bag (2 gallon) for each project. If you take more projects than you can accomplish, you have pre-made kits for next time. Try to take a minimum of equipment. Planning ahead is the key. When we travel in our camper I find that the pre-planning yields big rewards along the way.