Peace Corps Packing List

Everything was packed in the same Eagle Creek Travel Pack (thanks Grandma!) I took to NY and one small backpack as a carry on. I'll also be carrying on a sleeping bag. All together it clocked in at just over 65 lbs. (the weight limit set by PC is 80).

Clothes
2 Button Down Dress Shirts - Blue & White
2 Polo Shirts - Blue & White
1 Short Sleeved Button Down Prana Shirt
2 Undershirts
2 Pairs Khaki Pants
2 Pairs Brown Dress Socks
1 Tie
1 Pair Work Boots, Well Polished. (thanks Dad!)

1 Pair Carharts
1 Pair Grey Cargo Pants (of course)
1 Pair Hemp Cargo Pants
3 Pairs Shorts - climbing, athletic, swimming
2 Tech White Shirts
2 T-Shirts (Where the Wild Things Are, ’98 Macalester Intramural Champion)
1 Sleeveless Hot Action Jersey (white, #8)
1 Long Sleeved Black w. zipper
1 Black Hoodie
4 Pairs Tech Underwear
9 Pairs Socks
5 Bandanas
1 Pair of Chacos

Electronics
’98 Laptop w. cords
Ipod (thanks Aunt Nancy!)
Speakers for Ipod (thanks Mom & Dad!)
Digital Camera
Short-wave Radio
Travel Alarm Clock

Gear
Gerber (Multi-tool)
Small Black Knife
Headlamp
Flashlight – windup (thanks Scott!)
Nalgene Bottle
Well Worn Clipboard w. paper storage
A couple Pens
3 Small Notebooks
Address Book
A Box of Blank Flashcards
Neck Passport Pouch
Watch
Pack Lock
Roll of Duct Tape
Daisy Chain w. carabiner
Small Lighter
Various bits of Peace Corps Paperwork
A Laminated Map of the United States

Entertainment
Climbing Shoes
Chalk Bag (for climbing)
Running Shoes
2 Frisbees
1 Pack Hammock!! (thanks Kitty & Meghan!)
Coraline by Neil Gamian (thanks Bridget!)
Seven Storied Mountain by Thomas Merton (thanks Ann!)
A History of the Arab Peoples by Albert Hourani
(more books to be sent over later)


Toiletries
Small Bottle of Shampoo
Razor w. Shaving Cream
Bar of Soap w. Wash Cloth
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Large Pack Towel
Clothes Line w. clips
Plastic Storage Bags
Dirty Clothes Pillowcase (Scooby Do)

Pasabulong (gifts for host families)
A bunch of MN Pencils
A MN coffee Mug
2 Packs of Cards
2 Jars of MN Syrup
A bunch of Post Cards
A MN Weather Calendar