This will be my ever growing list of things I will take to Africa. I have picked up a lot of valuable information from RPCVs and if I dont start to write this stuff down I will definitely forget something.
Leathermans tool
Deoderant
2in1 Shampoo
Multivitamins
Tweezers
Nail Clippers
Razor/Razor Blades
Lip Balm
Nalgene Water Bottle
Lap Top?
Bungee Cord?
Ipod filled to brim with music -> Jon you will make this happen
Guitar
Harmonica
Swiss Army Knife
Lightweight Tent
Sleeping bag
Extra Sets of Strings/Picks
Large Hiking Pack
Day Pack
Tooth brushes/ Tooth Paste
Hiking Boots
Tevas
Pair Dress Shoes
Digital Camera Extra w/ extra memory Sticks
Duct Tape
Surf Wax --> I feel like this will come in handy for something
Zip Ties
HeadLamp flashlight
Various Spices
TacoBell Hot Sauce/ Krystal/Tobasco Etc... --> This is vital
Bandannas
Sunscreen
Swimsuit
Button Down Shirt/Tie
Solar Power rechargeable batteries with charger
Stamps
Flash Drive or Portable Harddrive?
Cheap Timex watch, cool velcro band for sure.
Pictures from back home.
Sunglasses
Ziplock bags
SoccerBall
Solar Calculator
Bath Towel
Bed Sheets
Pillow
Gatorade mix
SolarShower
More TBA... Suggestions welcome!
Tom -
ReplyDeleteA couple thoughts:
Regarding laptops, I'm planning on getting one of these (http://www.dell.com/home/netbooks) and an external hard drive. You should def. bring an external hard drive and back stuff up OFTEN in case your laptop gets stolen or broken! Don't want to lose 27 months worth of pictures, videos, and journal entries!
Also, from what I've read, if you're going to Africa, you NEED to bring one of these: http://www.rei.com/product/724387
Finally, you might check, but I think multi-vitamins are included in your med kit that PC gives you.
:D
Wow. You are seriously getting ready. You are nominated for November? I will hopefully leave in the fall as well.
ReplyDeleteMy packing list is basically just my guitar at this point. :)
The laptop question is hard. I would love to bring my laptop for writing, music, pictures and blogging purposes.