Monday, May 10, 2010

Packing List.

So there are 9 days left until my departure and I figured now is as good a time as any to actually start packing. Now- I have been buying things (as you know--ice gripping boot) and I think that I have everything I need, it is just a matter of putting everything into my luggage. Peace Corps allows us to have two check-in bags, no more than 50 pounds each. Now here is my list...buckle yourself in.

1. Underpants/undershirts/bras-10 sets (yes--they say to bring only 10 sets!!)
2. Socks-10 pairs
3. Winter Socks-4 pairs
4. T-shirts/Casual tops-5
5. Short sleeved shirts-5
6. Long sleeved shirts-4
7. Sweatshirt-1
8. Medium weight pants-3 pairs
9. Belt-1
10.Capris/summer pants-4 pairs
11. Gortex fleece jacket-1
12. Hiking boots-1
13. Sneakers-1
14. Walking shoes-1
15. Sandals-2 pairs
16. Dress shoes-1 pair
17. Dress skirts/Dress-3
18. Dress shirts-2
19. business jacket-1
20. Swimsuit-1
21. Warm slippers-1
22. Long underwear-2 pairs
23. Pajamas-2
24. Jeans-3 pairs
25. Sweater-2
26. Winter Coat-1
27. Durable backpack-1
28. Hat-1
29. Glasses-2 pair
30. Jewelry-handful
31. Toothbrush/toothpaste
32. travel soap
33. Lip Balm-3
34. Razor/blades
35. Make-Up
36. More Toiletries
37. Ear Plugs-1
38. Swiss Army Knife-1
39. Leatherman-1
40. Duct Tape-1 roll
41. Batteries-a ton.
42. Digital Camera-2
43. Laptop-1
44. Flash Drive-1
45. Adapter for laptop-1
46. Sleeping bag-1
47. Purell hand sanitizer-3
48. Ziploc Bags (they don't exist there)-10
49. Gift for host family
50. Photo Album
51. Playing Cards
52. Alarm Clock-1
53. Ipod
54. Index Cards (they don't exist there)
55. MORE MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

Sooo...all of this..in 2 bags...100 pounds total. LET THE TRIAL AND ERROR BEGIN!

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