PREPARATION
What to Pack
Clothing:
- 3-5 pairs khaki pants (or jeans but jeans can be hot)
- 3-5 pairs shorts (for around the house and sports)
- 5-7 short-sleeved tops/t-shirts
- 1-2 long-sleeved shirts/tops
- Undergarments
- Sturdy sneakers or shoes
- Sandals or flip-flops
- Cotton socks
- Sleepwear
- A nice outfit for special occasions
Health and Hygiene:
- Handiwipes and anti-bacterial hand lotion for outreach
- Over-the-counter medications for pain relief, fever,etc
- Insect repellent with DEET
- Sunscreen (stronger-the-better)
- Toiletries (soap, shampoo)
Miscellaneous:
- Notebooks, pens, paper
- Glasses, contacts/solution
- Small travel pack/day pack
- Lightweight, quick-dry towel
- Shampoo (also doubles as soap and laundry detergent)
- Conditioner
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Dental floss (also in repair kit)
- Prescription medications
- Contact lens solution (small bottle)
- Q-tips (also useful for cleaning things)
- Glasses & glasses case
- Chapstick
