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")

Large Internal Frame Pack (1500 cu in)

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 *