packing list by country

• note to self: do research on shops around the area before you're deployed. Look at prices, etc.

EVERYDAY TOOLS

• Kelvin 23
• REI Base Camp Pillow
• Sleeping Bag (REI Travel Sack +55 Sleeping Bag)
• Money belt
• Umbrella
• Swiss Army Knife
• Can opener
• Peeler
• 3 knives
• Ziplock bags
• 2 pairs prescription glasses

LUGGAGE

• Topo Designs
• satchel

EDUCATION TOOLS

• English - (native language in area) dictionary
• 3 moleskin journals
• small calendar

ELECTRONICS

• laptop
• Kindle + case with light
• casual Citizen Eco-Drive wristwatch
• flashlight
• iPod + earbuds
• 2 USB Flashdrives
• 5 memory cards for camera
• converter adaptor
• worldband radio
  • Eton FR300 is
• camera(s)
• external harddrive
• smart phone
• cell phone for field use + SIM card

PERSONAL

• invitation kit w/ Peace Corps books
• world & USA map
• roll of stamps
• passport
• family, friends photos
• US denomination currency -- but nothing less than a twenty.

TOILETRIES (note: do not waste a lot of space on vitamins, sunscreen, Advil, etc. -- you’ll get it for free from the doctor.)

• travel containers
  • shampoo
  • body wash
  • face wash
• aloe vera
• face scrubs
• lotion
• bathpoof
• toothbruses
• toothpaste
• floss
• feminine hygeine
• comb
• nail clippers
• 2 quick dry towels
• prescription medication
• solar shower
• coffee grinder
• razor
• canteen

CLOTHES

• 35 underwear
• 2 pairs sunglasses
• 15 pairs of socks
• 7 tank tops
• 7 pairs trousers/jeans
• 2 pairs shorts (hitting knee or below, depending on where deployed)
• 3 cardigans
• 6 casual or dressy button downs
• 3 plain t's
• 2 or 3 sweaters
• 1 vest
• 1 sweatshirt
• 3 bandannas
• 2 scarves
• 1 swimsuit
• 2 pairs pajamas
• 2 belts (black & brown)
• 3 hats
• 1 windbreaker

SHOES

• hiking sandals (Chacos)
• tennis shoes
• 2 dress shoes
• 1 casual shoe