Packing List

I know this is extensive, but! I brought everything I wanted, and I had a 2 - 50lb each checked bag limit, as well as 2 carry-on bags.

I will be updating this throughout my 2 years of service, to let you know what I did not need to bring, and I what I should have brought.

Luggage

• 30in Samsonite Rolling Duffle (checked)
• Kelty Redwing Daypack (carry on)
• Old smaller suitcase (checked)
• Eddie Bauer Packable Duffle (carry on)

Electronics

• Laptop and charger
• Nook and charger
• Camera/camera bag/charger/extra batteries/usb cords-Nikon L820
• Unlocked smartphone (LG G2)
• 2 Headlamps
• GoalZero Guide 10 Solar Charger
• 3 pairs headphones
• External Hard drive
• america-europe converter
• GoalZero Guide 10 Rechargeable Batteries (AA and AAA) and Solar Charger
• portable speakers
• Belkin mini-converter

Clothing

• Tops
• The North Face Fleece
• 4-5 “teacher shirts”
• 2-3 t-shirts
• 7 cardigans
• 2-3 tanks for under cardigans
• 2 zip-up sweaters
• 3 sleep shirts
• 1 Blazer
• EddieBauer Waterproof Rain jacket
• Bottoms
• 2 jeans
• 1 dressier pants
• 3-4 longer dresses for teaching/church
• cute dress for parties
• 2 pairs longer shorts
• 1 longer skirt
• yoga pants

• Intimates/Misc
• all the undies
• 10 pairs socks
• 3 bras
• 2 sports bras
• 6 layering tanks (3 white/3 black)
• 2 swimsuits (1 one piece/1 two piece)
• 1 pair leggings
• 2 black tights
• Shoes
• 1 pair Hiking shoes - Timberlands
• Hiking Sandals
• 1 pair flats
• 1 pair shower flops
• 3 pairs cute sandals
• 1 pair running shoes

Accessories

• 1 knit hat
• 2 pairs glasses
• 1 lightweight scarf
• 1 adjustable belt
• watch
• couple pieces of costume jewelry/earrings
• sewing kit

Toiletries

• Face/Teeth
• Favorite Skin Care
• Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Floss
• 1 tub sensitive baby wipes
• Makeup-foundation,setting powder, 2 mascara, 2 eye shadow, lip balm
• Spot Treatment
• Hair
• Shampoo (Lush shampoo bars and 1 regular bottle)
• Conditioner
• Dry Shampoo-2 bottles
• Brush
• Hair Ties and Bobby pins
• Body
• Deodorant
• Hand sanitizer
• Body lotion
• Favorite perfume
• Quick Dry Towel
• Manicure set
• 3 bottles fun nail polish
• Razor and blades
• Tampons
• Melatonin
• Excedrin Migraine
• BC Prescription for 3 months
• **pumice stone**(did not bring, should have)

Kitchen

• 2 Nalgene water bottles 1L
• 1 gallon baggies
• Sandwich baggies
• Some snacks for training *only necessary if you have FAVORITE foods, snacks here are great*
• spices

MISC/Entertainment

• Notebook
• 3x5 cards
• Malagasy/English dictionary
• Pens/pencils/markers/crayons
• photos from home
• small umbrella
• duct tape
• Bananagrams
• Clothespins (actually really nice to have)
• Full size bedsheets
• Playing Cards

Host Family Gifts

• Photo album
• Calendar of Portland
• Toys (card games, bouncy balls, stickers, temp tattoos, puzzles)

MISC

• More duct tape
• Photos/posters/house decorations
• Bungee cords
• Combo locks
• packable sleeping bag