Monday, February 22, 2010

Two years, two bags...let's do this!

This may be an optimistic view for what can fit inside two backpacks and weigh approximately 80lbs, but here is to hoping I can make it happen! I used previous Peace Corps Volunteers' packing lists and information on what is available locally to compile this list.

LUGGAGE
• Large (5400 cu. in.) Eagle Creek backpack
• Medium (3000 cu. in.) backpack
• Small Eagle Creek travel bag (purse size)

CLOTHING
• 7 pair ExOfficio undies (check them out online ladies!) several bras and sports bras
• 6 pair of socks
• Shirts; 5 T-shirts; 5 Tank tops; 2 long-sleeved lightweight shirts; 1 fleece
• 4 long skirts
• Pants; 2 pair linen pants; 1 pair workout capris; 1 pair jeans; 1 pair PJ pants
• Rain jacket
• Sun hat
• Shoes: Chaco sandals and running shoes
• A few headwraps/bandanas/clips…anything to help de-fro
• Bathing Suit
• 2 pair Underarmor shorts (to avoid chaffing while wearing skirts)
• Minimal not valuable jewelry

GEAR
• Cheap sports watch
• Sunglasses
• Crank flashlight
• Camel pack
• Solio Solar charger with 75 watt power inverter
• Battery powered alarm clock
• Rechargeable batteries (both AA and AAA, as well as, a charger)
• LED headlamp/Mini LED lantern
• Shortwave radio
• Large dry sac, small water proof pouches, small waterproof case
• 1 pr good scissors, 1 roll duct tape, 1 roll scotch tape
• Multi-tool
• 2 good kitchen knives and a nice pocket knife with sharpener
• Measuring cups
• Small non-stick skillet
• 2 combination locks
• 2 Nalgene bottles
• Lots of Ziploc bags and a few Tupperware containers
• Binoculars
• 2 compression sacks
• Bungee cords
• French plug adaptor

ENTERTAINMENT
• Acer Netbook (people also suggest getting a keyboard protector and laptop fan which I may do)
• 2 journals
• Digital camera; extra battery; SD cards
• Numerous flash drives
• Games I love, as well as, kid friendly games (Uno, Parcheesi, 5 crowns, Phase 10, Set, Old Maid, Crazy Eights, Go Fish…)
• IPod, waterproof case
• Tiny speakers
• African Wildlife Field guide
• Knitting needles
• Yoga Book
• Jump Rope

TOILETRIES
• 2 toothbrushes, 1 toothpaste, floss
• 2 deodorants
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Hand soap and hand santizer
• Face wash
• 2 bars of soap/soap container
• The Keeper (The Moon Cup), pantiliners
• Razor/blades
• fingernail clippers, fingernail brush
• Hair ties, bobby pins, clips
• Small mirror
• Packtowel
• Lotion and face lotion
• Sunscreen, face sunscreen, Chapstick with SPF
• Bug Spray, 100% deet, after bite
• Gold bond
• Ear plugs
• 3 month prescription
• Nasal Spray
• Waterproof Band Aids

MISC.
• Wolof Dictionary
• French Dictionary
• Small Bible
• 2010 planner
• Photos, important notes from home, favorite quotes
• Pencil bag; pens, pencils, sharpies, krazy glue, rubberbands, mini stapler and staples
• Index cards for language learning
• Important documents and anything necessary for Peace Corps
• Mini-sewing kit
• Address book, stamps, envelopes
• Small pillow
• Set of Sheets
• A couple of my favorite spices
• Gum
• Children’s vitamin gummies
• Coffee singles, Drink mixes, Protein powder

GIFTS
• Kaleidoscope
• Paddle ball game
• Whoopie cushion
• Blow up globe
• Candies
• Book about snow

FOOD (if I have room)
• Peanut butter
• Am I allowed to say Rum as food?
• Tuna

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