Monday, May 7, 2012

More Stuff than Space

Here is my packing list, give or take a few things.  Now you can see why I'm having such a hard time fitting it all into just TWO suitcases!

Clothing
Underwear
Slip
Sports Bra
Cotton Socks (gray or athletic)
2 nice outfits (khaki/dark pants/dress/skirt/cardigan)
2-3 jeans/cargo pants
3-4 casual cotton shirts
1-2 button down, polo type shirts
1 swimsuit
1 pair active wear shorts
1 hat/visor
Bandanas/scarves
1-2 pair sandals (chaco's or keen) /flip flops
1-2 pair running shoes/hiking shoes
2 pair closed toe work shoes (low heels)
2-3 tank tops
1 pair each pj shorts/pants
1 belt
1 windbreaker/raincoat
1 jacket
1-2 pair sunglasses
1 waterproof wrist watch
1-2 light sweaters
1 sweatshirt/fleece
Thong slippers

Toiletries (for 3 mo)
2-4 toothbrushes
2+ toothpaste
Floss
Face wash/lotion
Shampoo/Conditioner
Soap
Body lotion
Comb/brush
Metal hair clips
Bobby pins
Hair ties/head bands
Razors
Tweezers
Nail Clippers/nail file
Hair cutting scissors
Travel toothbrush container
Hand sanitizer
Aloe
Tampons
1 towel
3 mo supply prescriptions
Deodorant
Purple Listerine
Baby wipes-big pack and travel size
Mirror
Sunscreen with high SPF
Travel Toilet Tissue

Electronics
Kindle with case/Reading light
USB flashdrives/external drives
Flashlight
Solar/Rechargeable batteries AA AAA /Solar recharger/energizer recharger
Camera
iPod
Portable battery/solar powered ihome
Headphones with mic
Laptop with camera
Headlamp
Voice recorder with usb port

Everyday Tools
Leatherman knife
Tool kit
Money belt that fits passport
Can opener
Kitchen knives
Cutting board
Potholder
Spices
Work gloves
Umbrella
Camping mattress/sleeping pad
Compressible pillow (camping pillow)
2 sheets
Sewing kit
Duct tape
Super glue
Thermometer
Measure cups
Spiral notebook
Mini LED flashlight lantern
Nalgene water bottle
Crystal Light

Luggage
Day Pack
Two rolling suitcases

Miscellaneous
Invite kit with PC Books
Accordion folder for sorting papers
1-2 books
Ziploc bags
Reusable grocery bags
1-2 travel sized games/puzzle books
Small calendar/day planner
Photos-family, friends, home in US
A roll of US forever stamps
1-2 notebooks/journals
Art supplies (pens, pencils, colored pencils, scissors, sharpener, sharpies)
12 passport photos
Snacks (granola bars, candy, etc)
Gifts for host family (postcards of home, Arizona Souvineers, playing cards, etc)
Paper clips
3 small-med totes
Camping/hiking gear
Packaged sauces, spices, seasonings, drink mixes
Sunglasses
Bed sheets

Love and Peace Corps,
Dametreea

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