The Evolving Packing List

Ok, so far this is my packing list for Guinea, Africa. I based this off of probably 5 - 10 different lists I found through Google. I don't know if I will buy everything, but it's easier for me to decide what not to take on a list than to remember something I need that I never wrote down; I don't trust my short-term memory. Please, please, please give any suggestions. I have plenty of time to adjust this since we have just been delayed 6 weeks due to politcal unrest.

Clothes

·         2 pairs of nice shoes

·         2 pair Chacos  Sandals

·         1 pair running shoes

·         1 pair Merrell trail runners

·         2 swimsuits

·         3-5 bandanas

·         Hats

·         1 sweater, medium jacket

·         3 pair light pants

·         1 pair long shorts

·         Light, long Pj Pants

·         1 pair of jeans

·         2 or 3 casual long skirts

·         2 or 3 long casual dresses

·         3 nice outfits

·         5 pair socks

·         16-20 pair underwear

·         5 bras/4 sports bras

·         Rain jacket/light weight

·         2-4 cotton shirts

·         2-3 tank tops

·         2-3 short sleeve button down, polos

·         1 long sleeve button down

·         1 pair old navy flip flops

Kitchen

·         Small frying pan

·         Nesting pots

·         Nesting Tupperware

·         Plastic spatula

·         Can opener

·         Ziploc plastic baggies – some big, some small, reusable ones

·         Sharp kitchen knives – chef’s and paring

·         Vegetable peeler

·         3 garbage bags

Food

·         Parmesan cheese

·         Ranch packets

·         Spice packets

·         Dill

·         Nutmeg, oregano, coriander

·         Tea

·         Snack bars (cereal, nutrition, energy, etc.)

·         Trail mix/dried fruit

·         Favorite sugary snack that doesn’t melt – gum

·         Powdered drink mixes

·         Good source of protein – beef jerky, tuna, tofu

·         Mac and cheese – boxed

·         Cranberry pills

Personal Hygiene

·         Shampoo Bar + Leave In Conditioner

·         Soap bar – face and body

·         St. Ive’s Apricot Scrub

·         Face moisturizers

·         Loofa

·         Lotion

·         Lip Balm

·         Cortizone cream

·         Caladryl

·         Deodorant

·         Tweezers

·         Nail Polish and remover; nail clippers and file

·         Pummel stone

·         A Little Makeup

·         Small shaving cream

·         Antimicrobial soap

·         Hair ties, head bands, bobby pins

·         Small Bottles of Hand Sanitizer

·         Echinacea

·         Pepto-Bismol tablets

·         Multivitamins

·         Sunscreen

·         2 pair glasses

·         2 pair sunglasses – 1 pair prescription, 1 not

·         1 pair hair cutting scissors

·         Razors

·         Hairbrush/comb

·         Toothbrushes 2-4, Toothpaste, floss, mouthwash

·         Mosquito Repellent

·         3-6 months prescription drugs

Gear

·         Large Pack – Gregory Jade 50

·         Messenger Bag – Timbuk2 Freestyle

·         Day Pack

·         North Face Sleeping Bag

·         CoolMax Travel Sheet

·         Pack Towel – XL and hand towel sizes

·         Pillow from home

·         Hammock with mosquito net

·         Sleeping Pad – Therm-a-Rest

·         Sleeping Pad Stuff Sack

·         Pad Repair Kit

·         Leatherman Wave

·         Travel Mosquito Net

·         Tent – REI Bug Hut 2

·         2 Headlamps – extra bulbs and batteries

·         2 Small Flashlights - Maglite LED

·         2 strong Nalgene 1L water bottles

·         Eyeglass repair kit; cloth and cleaner for glasses

·         Travel wallet

·         Sheets

·         4 bungee cords

·         Compass

·         Lighter/matches

·         Rope

·         Carabineers – 2

·         Stone to sharpen knives

·         Bike Helmet

·         2 combination locks

·         Dry Bag

Electronics

·         1 watch and extra battery

·         Goal Zero Solar Panel, Battery Charger, Power Inverter

·         Power Converter

·         Battery Charger

·         8 AA rechargeable & 4 AAA rechargeable batteries

·         Shortwave Radio – CC SW Pocket Radio

·         Camera – Panasonic Lumix/memory cards

·         IPod & headphones + case + arm band

·         Laptop+ case + keyboard and screen covers + Laptop cooler

·         Voice recorder

Work Related/Personal

·         $250 Traveler’s Checks

·         Copies of Passport & credit card

·         Accordion Style Folder

·         1 pair scissors

·         2 journals

·         1 address book

·         Moleskin Planner              

·         Calendar for wall

·         2 Photo Albums (1 personal and 1 public)

·         2 pocket notebooks

·         Post-it notes

·         Pens, pencils, paper clips, small stapler

·         Pencil case

·         French technical dictionary

·         Solar Calculator

·         Stationary/stamps/envelopes

Miscellaneous

·         Frisbee

·         Uno

·         2 packs Playing Cards

·         Deflated soccer ball and needle      

·         Ear plugs

·         Mini pack of Kleenex

·         West African Bird Guide & binoculars

·         Star Chart

·         Map of Guinea

·         Map of the World

·         Book for African Wildlife

·         DVD TV Series – arrested development

·         Stickers

·         Duct tape

·         Scotch tape

·         Sewing kit

·         Index cards

·         Plastic document/file folders – for pictures in home

·         Art Supplies – coloring books, markers, colored pencils, construction paper

·         Something that makes me happy

·         Something that reminds me of home

·         International Phone Card

Gift for Host Family

·         Burt’s Hand Salve

·         Stickers

·         Balloons

·         Something representing Texas or Texas A&M