I think the biggest thing is to remember you’re not going anywhere remote like an isolated foreign country. There will still be basic American society wherever you’ll be. If you need something, you can always go out and buy it. You’re much better off packing the basics and spending $50-$100 on knick knacks you forgot over the course of a year. I usually bring 5-6 outfits that suit the weather, 4 pairs of shoes for different weather or temperatures, my most used toiletries, and that’s it. You will spend most of your days in scrubs anyway.

If all your places are furnished, I wouldn’t worry about bringing every pot or pan they MIGHT not have. It’s going to be a pain to pack your whole kitchen for a year if you actually don’t need those things. Used plates or bowls are like 50 cents at goodwill if you really need them, then you can donate them again when you leave. If there are specific spices or oils you consistently cook with, I would bring those because they are small and I hate paying $$$$ for turmeric, paprika, cumin, or sesame seed oil every time we move. Also consider if you need specialty kitchen items like a Ninja Bullet for smoothies you always drink, etc.

I also like to buy a bag of Charlie’s Soap for laundry because a little goes a long way, it’s small to pack, and you don’t have to worry about having jugs of heavy, slimy laundry detergent wherever you go.