So I thought it might be helpful for you to know what I am taking with me to serve as a guide. You have to remember that this is my list and everyone has a different one because we are all different. Really you could go on this trip with just your passport and make it to the end. When I went on the World Race I brought way more than i needed. I tried to plan for every possible circumstance but what i learned was there are stores overseas where you can buy things and every possible circumstance usually never happens. You don’t need to plan for everything. Really just take the things that you will use everyday. You don’t need a billion pairs of clothes either – i plan on washing my every week, plus you get use to wearing the same thing a couple days in a row – most people there one have 1 or 2 pairs of clothes.
So here is my list:
Clothes———
6 T-shirts
3 nice shirts
2 gym shorts
2 regular shorts (one that has zip off legs)
1 dress pants
1 jeans
7 underwear
5 pairs of socks
1 fleece
1 rain coat
1 swim suit
Hat for sun
Sunglasses
running shoes
hiking sandals
flip flops
Bathroom———-
1 towel
1 bar of soap
1 shampoo
1 bread trimmer
1 razor
1 toothbrush/toothpaste
1 Deodorant
1 nail clippers
Meds————
advil
ciprofloxacin
sleeping pills
multi vitamins
Bed————
Sleeping bag
Sheets – we will have beds (or at least mattresses)
Pillow
Eye mask – you can swipe one off the plane ride
Ear plugs
Other——
Bible
Journal -bring it even if you don’t journal
Pens
Books
head lamp/or flash light – very handy
passport- don’t forget!
medical info
phone numbers
extra batteries
flash drive
Sun screen – hard to find in africa plus expensive when you do
ipod
camera
Water bottle – make sure to bring one – Nalgenes are awesome
4 zip lock bags
Watch
Multi tool knife
picture of family
-what do you guys think did i miss something? someone bring cards… post your questions if you got any.
