Friday, June 24, 2016

Winter is Coming: Peace Corps Madagascar Packing List



The title of the post may seem a bit strange as you’re probably wondering why I’m referencing GOT. I found out that I will be arriving in Madagascar during the fall/winter season and therefore will be preparing and packing accordingly, hence the title. I’ll buy anything I'm missing in Madagascar.

Luggage/Backpack
-          Tortuga Backpack (Carry on) – I really love that this backpack is so well organized and can hold a lot of stuff. I plan on using this item as my traveling backpack around Madagascar. The amount of stuff you can fit into this bag is amazing!
-          Rolling Duffel bag – I just need to transport my items to Madagascar. I will more than likely not use this again
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Electronics
-          Laptop – this is highly recommended as we have online documents that needs to be submitted online
-          Tablet
-          Kindle Paperwhite
-          Unlocked smartphone
-          iPod
-          Earbuds
-          Camera (including memory cards and case)
-          Chargers
-          Power Converters
-          External hard drive
-          Thumb drives (3)
-          Luminaid Solar Light
-          Flashlight
-          Rechargeable headlamp
-          Extra cords for electronics


Clothes
-          2 pairs of Jeans
-          3 pairs of jean-like leggings
-          3 pairs of leggings
-          6 pairs of shorts
-          2 parirs of Khakis
-          1 Ankle – length skirt
-          6 tshirts
-          4 blouses
-          -4 tanks
-          2 dresses
-          All weather jacket
-          3 sweaters
-          Hoodie
-          3 scarves
-          Socks
-           A lot of underwear (bras and panties)
-          Belt

Shoes
-          Pair of Chacos
-          Pair of nice black flats
-           Old pair of Chucks

Toiletries
-          Deodorant
-          Soap
-          Hair ties, clips, bobby pins, pack of combs
-          Manicure set
-          Pack of razors
-          Hair cutting scissors
-          Pads
-          Eyeliner and lipstick
-          Lotion
-          Pack of toothbrushes
-          Toothpaste
-          Shampoo/Conditioner

Miscellaneous
-          Duct tape
-          Journal
-          Umbrella
-          Ziploc bags /Dry bags
-          Scrabble Word Slam Cards
-          Crayons
-          Quick dry towels
-          Sewing Kit
-          Nail Polish
-          2 water bottles
-          Pens

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