- Long dresses: Short-sleeved, hem falls below the knees*
- 1 Moderately formal dress*
- 1 Conservative long black skirt/dress*
- Long, loose skirts, hem falls below the knees*
- 1-2 Long-sleeved tops*
- Loose-fitting, short-sleeved cotton shirts*
- Short-sleeve, button down blouses*
- 2 Tanktops with Support
- 2 Sportbras
- 1 Traditional-style Bra
- 2 Lightweight sweaters*
- 1 Zip-down Sweatshirt/Lightweight Fleece*
- 1-2 Pairs of long pants*
- Pairs of lightweight, knee-length shorts*
- Athletic shoes*
- Sandals/walking shoes*
- Durable Reef Shoes
GEAR
- Backpacker’s sleeping bag liner*
- Pillowcase
- LED Headlamp
- Small Sewing kit
- Sunglasses*
- Hat*
- Waterproof windbreaker*
- Light-gauge wetsuit*
- Snorkle and Mask*
- Umbrella*
- Waterproof watch*
- Thermarest
- Personal hygiene and toiletry items*
- 2 Pair of Prescription Glasses
- Crystal Rock Deodorant
- 2 Toothbrushes
- Dr. Bronner's Soap
- Tom's of Maine Toothpaste
- Floride Floss
- Hair Clippers
- "Keeper" (I highly recommend this for every woman)
- Folding Camping Chair
- 2 Dry Bags: X-small, Small
- Sturdy luggage/travel bags*
- Large Military Style Pack
- Medium Internal Frame Pack
- Medium -sized Hiking Backpack (inside luggage)
KITCHEN AND HOME
- Small Clock with Alarm*
- Travel Adapter (Type I)
- 3-4 Nalgene Bottles
- Good, sharp kitchen knife*
- Shortwave radio*
- Portable tool kit/ Multi-tool*
- 2 Lightweight towels and face cloths*
- Flashlight*
- Duct Tape*
- Locks*
- Plastic French press*
- Silica gel*
- Basic cookbook*
- Vegetable steamer*
- Zip-Loc Bags*
- Tupperware
- Personal Thermometer (There usually isn't one in the medkit)
- Herbal Sleeping Aid (for the flight)
FINANCIAL/ LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS
- AMEX Credit Card for Emergencies
- Personal Passport
- Medical Record & Immunization Record in Protective Folder
- Photocopies of Important Documents in Protective Folder
MISCELLANEOUS & PERSONAL ITEMS
- Camera*
- CD player & CDs*
- Portable Speakers (Regretted not having them last time)
- Laptop (Powerbook G4)
- Solar Panel System
- Paperback books*
- Zen and Spiritual Texts
- Favorite Casual Reading
- Games: Cards, UNO, Scrabble, Frisbee, Deflated Ball*
- Inflatable globe & atlas*
- Personal Photo Album/Address Book,Laminated*
- Simple song book of American songs*
- Surface mail subscriptions*
- Martha Stewart
- Tricycle
- U.S. postage stamps*
- Children's Books
- Gifts*
- Anything "American." A trip to the dollar store should suit your needs fine.
- Stickers are wonderful for children.
- Kitchen tools - Silicone Potholders, Can opener
- Multi-tool
*Peace Corps Recommended Items
