| Below is my packing list (similar to what I use with my students). It might be a useful document for anyone planning a trip. Packing for a year is the same as packing for a week. It is also useful to remember that just about anything you need you can purchase overseas, and if you are traveling in Asia, then it will be a fraction of the cost as in the U.S. |
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| CLOTHES |
| 2 pair long pants/ or 1 pant and 1 capri |
| long skirt |
| 1-2 long sleeve shirts |
| one light outer layer |
| 1-2 pairs shorts |
| bathing suit |
| 4-5 short sleeve shirts |
something comfortable to sleep in
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| tennis shoes |
| sandals (rubber) |
| 3-4 pairs socks |
| 5 pair underwear |
| 2 bras |
| sun hat |
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| TOILETRIES |
| mosquito repellant |
| anti itch lotion (for mosquitoes) |
| Chapstick w/ SPF |
| baby powder or Desitin (for prickly heat) |
| anti-fungal cream for prickly heat |
| towel |
| soap with container |
| shampoo |
| toothbrush |
| tooth paste |
| razor |
| underarm deodorant |
| Kleenex (small packets) |
| brush/comb |
| clothes washing soap |
| high quality sun screen (enough for repeated applications) |
| aloe for sun burns |
| towelettes or sm. Pkg baby wipes |
| feminine hygiene products |
| 2 bottles of hand sanitizer (small bottle) |
| dental floss (good for repairs too) |
| contact cleaning solution |
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| MEDICATIONS |
| antimalarial medication (I always purchase overseas - much cheaper) |
| general antibiotic (I always purchase overseas - much cheaper) |
| acetaminophen or ibuprofen |
| throat lozenges |
| antibacterial cream |
| antacid |
| water purification (filter or 2% tincture of iodine) |
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| DOCUMENTS |
| passport |
| duplicate passport copy |
| travel insurance papers |
| credit card |
| debit card (for cash machines) |
| $200 in cash |
| pictures of family |
| copy of all cards and important papers |
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| MISCELLANEOUS STUFF |
| camera and extra batteries |
| watch with alarm and extra battery |
| 2-3 plastic bags |
| little flash light with batteries or headlamp |
| sunglasses |
| extra contacts AND glasses AND Rx |
| Nalgene water bottle |
| lock for backpack (combo best) |
| 3 pencils |
| 3 pens |
| extra batteries |
| string (at least 50 feet) |
| self adhesive velcro (often comes in handy) |
| small sewing kit |
| swiss army knife |
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| OPTIONAL |
| 1-2 good books |
| guide book |
| camera |
| eye glasses repair kit |
| battery charger | | power converter |
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| extra camera batteries |
| airplane pillow |
| playing cards |
| something for a clothes line |
| universal plug (to wash clothes in sink) |
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uh, two bras? i usually only pack one.
ReplyDeletethomas, what do you do while that one is drying?
ReplyDeletethis is what you'd pack for a week? and i take it the skirt if for embassy occasions?
ReplyDeleteAnd other fun events.
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