30 November 2006

Packing List


This is my current packing list to be shared with the public, so friends and other RPCVs can comment on my planning thus far. If you have any brand suggestions or feedback please leave a comment. Thank you.

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* indicates that this item is recommended by the Peace Corps Welcome Book


Luggage

Duffle Bag on Wheels (60")

Medium Sized Hiking Backpack (45") with Pillow attached

Pelican Case for Electronics


Essential Clothing

3 Pairs of Linen Pants/Capris *

1 Pair of Hiking Shoes *

3 Wicking T-Shirts *

2 Short Sleeve Shirts Lightweight, Button Down *

1 Long Sleeve Shirt Button Down, with Pockets

3 Tanktops at least 1 Wicking *

1 Cardigan Lightweight

3 Pairs of Pants 2 Variable Lengths/1 Fast Drying *

2 of 3 Skirts Long and Fast Drying *

1 Set of Swimwear for Traveling *

1 Fleece Jacket Lightweight, Zip-down Front

A Few Pairs of Underwear High Performance or Cotton *

3 Sports Bras - 1 Wicking, 2 Supportive *

2 Traditional Bras*

3 Pairs of Socks Wicking, Anti-fungal *

1 Pair of Sandals High quality. (50% PCV Discount) *

1 Pair of Reef Shoes *

1 Pair of Flipflops*

1 Rain Jacket Waterproof


Gear

1 ThermaRest *

1 Trek-type Towel Medium*

3 Nalgene Bottles 2 16 oz. with wide mouth/ 1 32 oz. wide mouth *

3 Bandanas *

1 Pair of Sunglasses *

1 Snorkle and Mask Set *

1 Wide-Brimmed Hat *

1 Leatherman with knife and can opener *

1 LED Headlamp, battery operated *

1 Lexon Utensil Set
1 Folding Plastic Tableware

1 Hammock Lightweight and Sturdy *

1 Shortwave Radio Wind-up with LED Light and Alarm *

3 Dry Bags 1 XSmall/ 1 Small/ 1 Set of Variable Lengths

2 Pillowcases, 100% Cotton *

2 Flat Sheets , Full and 100% Cotton *

2 Mini Rolls of Duct Tape

Various Combination Locks *

Various Wire Locks *

Ziplock Bags Various Sizes

Sewing Kit

2-3 Sets of Earplugs Sleeping/Swimming

Rubberbands

Safety Pins

Bungee Cords Various Sizes

Folding Camping Seat *


Electronics

1 Watch Waterproof with Compass *

2 Flashlights Water-resistant, Hand-powered *

Several DVDs New Releases for Dorm*

Laptop (Powerbook G4)

Extra Laptop Battery

1 Solar Panel Charger (Bruton - Solarius 26)*

12 Volt Lead-Acid Battery

Inverter

Travel Adapter (Type I) *

Extra CD-Rs/ DVD-Rs

Digital SLR Camera (Nikon D50) *

1 of 2 Lithium Camera Batteries

2 of 3 SD Memory Cards

CD Player

Silica Gel


Medical Kit

Personal Thermometer

7 Day Pill Holder with UV Filter

Multi Vitamin with Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Iron, B Complex, Folic Acid

Herbal Sleeping Aid
Antiseptic Powder

ParabGone

Lip Salve with Sunscreen

Motion Sickness Pills

Natural Laxative

Lysine for Coldsores


Financial/Legal Considerations

AMEX Blue Credit Card for Emergencies

Personal Passport*

Medical Record & Immunization Record in Protective Folder

Photocopies of Important Documents in Protective Folder

2 Pair of Perscription Glasses*


Personal Grooming

Crystal Rock Deodorant*

Facial Scrub

2 Toothbrushes *

1 of 2 Tubes of Toothpaste, with Floride *

Towelettes *

Sunblock Waterproof and High SPF (Bullfrog)

Dental Floss *

Natural Insect Repellant
Clippers, for hair *

Extra Razors *

2 "Keepers" Female Santiary Product*

Liquid Hand Sanitizer *


Entertainment

Lightweight Games *

Cards, plastic *

Personal Photo Album/Address Book, Laminated*


Books *

Buddhist/Spiritual
 Zen Flesh - Zen Bones
A Buddhist Bible
UU Hymnal

Fantasy
Dune
Kushiel series


Dietary/Culinary Considerations
Potholders thin silicone *

Good Knife *

1 Can Opener *

Measuring Cup *

Measuring Spoons*

Tea: Herbal, Green, Red

Seeds: Soybeans, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado

Spices: Indian, Japanese, Basic

Tupperware


Educational Supplies

Stationery *

Stamps *

Art Supplies: Sharpies, Watercolors, Colored Pencils, Brushes*

Scissors *

Dictionary/Thesaurus*

Maps *

Curriculum Planner

Calculator Solar Powered

Journals

Notebooks

Accordian Folder Plastic

Children's Books

Good Pens/Pencils *

Pencil Sharpener

Stickers *


Gifts for Hosts

Multi-Tool*

American Calendars *

Pot Holders *

Children's Books *


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1 comment:

Unknown said...

- 1 Pair of Sandals High quality. (Chacos?)
Tevas! Gotta be ;) I just love em.

- Nalgene Bottles
Wide mouth or narrow? Narrow are better for drinking, but harder to clean and fill with juice mix or water purification.

Also, I didn't see a water purifier anywhere on the list. There are new water purifier straws taht are out now. Not sure where to get them, but they're pretty small. If not, some kind of purifier would be good. Perhaps some iodine tabs for emergency?

- Bandanas - look for map bandanas or bandanas with knots printed on them. It'll be handy to have some knots you can use and a reference, I would think. Make them multi purpose! :)

- 1 Headlamp - go with LED if you can - they don't break and don't eat batteries. Get one that takes standard batteries - AA or AAA - so that you can get batteries in many other places.

- 1 Shortwave Radio - get the one that has a wind up charger and an LED flashlight in it. I have one in our family emergency kit. LLBean has one. It's usually on a very special price for hte holidays.

- 1 Roll of Duct Tape - gaff tape, though much much more expensive is often much better to work with. I'd recommend one of each.

- Several Pelican Cases for Electronics - check ebay!

- Safety Pins - and in your medikit too.

- Small Bungee Cords - look for 1/8 or 1/4" bungee rope by the foot. I still have a bunch. It's handy to have.

- 1 Watch Waterproof with Compass - GPS?

- 2 Flashlights 1 Water-resistant, 1 Hand-powered - again go LED. The bulbs won't break. Normal batteries. If you get a small flashlight of some sort that you imagine you would have with you around camp, get a plastic one - when you hold it in your mouth (cause you will, you'll need both hands for whatever) it'll feel much easier on your teeth.

- Natural Insect Repellant - does Avon Skin so Soft work for you? Cut it with water. It works for some people and some bugs. Not everyone. Not sure of it's 'natural' ness.

- Star Gazing Chart - H.A. Rey, The Stars - a book for kids, but still good. Not sure how it works in Southern Hemisphere, but it's a thin book and good for kids as well as adults. Not as compact as one of the disk ones, but still handy.

- Scissors - your leatherman should have one.

- Blowup Globe - check for modern-ness of the maps. Don't just buy any one. :)

- Day Planner
- Journals/Notebooks - Moleskine! :)

Hope this helps.

12 December, 2006 15:36

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