After hours and hours of reading up on blogs and suggested packing lists from the Peace Corps, I think I have finally finalized my packing list! In an effort to help out those who will be desperately searching for packing lists in the future just like I have been the last two months, I will share my entire list..
To start off though, here is a list of a few of the many many little things I have yet to buy for my adventure for those of you coming to my going away party who wish to help out. Please please please do not feel obligated to bring anything, as long as I get to see all of you before I head out I will be happy :) So, here it is....
Thing I have yet to buy:
duct tape
sewing kit (w/ cloth and nylon thread)
electric voltage converter (America/Africa 220 volts)
rechargeable batteries & charger (all sizes)
water bottles (nalgene)
flavored water packets
Quick dry travel towels
ziplock bags (various sizes)
hand sanitizer
luggage locks and tags
quality pens/sharpies
sharp cooking knife
rope
USB flash drives
camera memory chips
sun screen and bug spray
deflated soccer balls (to give out to kids)
games- cards, uno, banana grams, ect
journals
coffee press
personal size blender
stamps/postage
pocket knife
books for leisure reading
smart wool socks (light weight)
battery powered potable speakers
seeds- basil, mint, thyme, oregano, ect
Other things I am bring...
Clothes:
4 skirts
3 dresses
2 pairs of jeans
2 pairs hiking style pants
7 solid color comfortable t-shirts
8-10 tank tops
Sweat pants/yoga pants
2 long sleeve shirts
under armor long sleeve shirt
2 sweaters/sweat shirts
3 button-up dress shirts
2 pairs of leggings
Shoes:
Chacos
keens
tennis shoes
hiking/walking shoes
flip flops
dress flats
Other stuff:
sleeping bag (45+ degrees)
sleeping pad (?)
pillow
leatherman knife
computer
ipod
external hard drive
sports watch
camera
my favorite coffee mug
pictures of family/friends
polarized sunglasses
backpack (school size)
3 months worth of shampoo/conditioner/bathroom supplies
And all of this needs to fit in one hiking backpack and one suitcase and be under 80lbs...wish me luck!!
LET THE PACKING BEGIN :)
