Questions

Everyone is asking me questions like wether i am excited to leave, what will i miss, who will i miss etc. and there are lots of responsed to each to each of those questions but i as i prepare i just keeping asking my self the question what do you pack for a 27+ month journey? i origionaly was thinking it wouldnt be to hard because it could be like college but then i thought about it and realized that its not i cant really just call and ask for something to be sent. I cant just walk to a store that im familiar with and get what ever item, I might be able to but theres always that WHAT IF... will it be there or will i be searching for the rest of my journey for eye drops or cough drops that work or that one super soft shirt? I dont know.

So for the past few days i have been creating a list of things that have been recommended from both the peace corps itself and current and returned volunteers from peru and other countries in the vacinity. its taking a lot of work to see what is needed and im still not together. Im going to have to buy things still and im going to have to throw some things away ugh i hate tossing stuff that can still be used but at least it can go off to some other person in need (that doesnt mean you can throw all my stuff out mother)

So unless the peace corps or some other person who has specifically been to peru has something i should add or take off this is my list that i am going to try my hardest to stick to i hope.

GENERAL SUPPLIES

Rubbing alcohol

Face astringent

Face wash

Sunscreen

Face screen

Purel

Shampoo / conditioner

Body wash

Soap

Brush / comb

Razor

Extra razor blades

Deodorant

Toothbrushes

Toothpaste

Flossers

Q-tips

Nail clippers

Medal nail file

Carmex

Burt’s bee wax

Gold bond

Johnsons baby powder

First aid kit

Photos of family

Wipes

Vitamin A

Vitamin B Complex

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Duct tape

Compact umbrella

Batteries

Sheets? (full or queen recommended)

Earplugs

Travel pillow

Can opener

Spices

Tea

Tupperware

Garden seeds

Goggles

Hand fan

MEDICAL ITEMS

Tylenol

Sudafed

Water virus killers

Lamasil

Neosporin

Claritin

Aleve

Waterproof tape

Band-Aids

Gauze pads

Benedryl

Buckley’s

Imodium

Insect repellent

Sunscreen

Sleeping aids

Spices

Tea

CAMPING STORE

Backpack with rain cover

Dry Sac

Water sealed bags for electronics

Sleeping bag

Sleeping pad

Sheet Bag

Gloves

Water filter?

Quick dry towels

Headlamp?

Leatherman tool

First aid kit

Pocketknife

Compass

Carabineers

Maps

Fire starter

Money belt / fanny pack

Travel water bottle

Watch

Batteries

Solar charger / clock / flashlight

Wipes?

Toiletry shower bag?

Small mirror

Quick dry lightweight towels

Rhuli gel (for insect bites)

Packable backpack but sturdy

Work gloves

Marine epoxy?

Pad Locks

Combination locks

TSA Approved Locks

Bear mace?

Can opener

Bungee Cords

OFFICE SUPPLIES

Journal

Sewing kit

Compact umbrella

Extra memory card for camera

Duct tape

Ziploc bags all sizes

Pocket notebooks

Batteries

Stationary / cards to send letters

Tear tape

Photos

Pictures of the US / Post Cards

Accordion folder

Thumbtacks

Paperclips

Rubber bands

Safety pins

Maps

Blow up globe for kids?

Day planner or calendar

Index cards

Pens

Pencils

Thumb drives

SD cards

Colored instruments

Speakers

Headphones

Silica gel

Watch

No battery flashlight

Mailers (padded and non padded)

Travel pillow

Alarm clock

Water bottle

Now that you all know this is my struggle if anyone knows where to get stuff that is sturdy and reasonable that would be a great help especially the hiking back pack