PACKING LIST

The number one question that I was asked before I left for my trip, besides “Are you going to meet your future husband?”, was “What are you bringing and how is it going to fit in your bag?”

Well let me tell you, I had no idea. I had studied every packing blog and vlog, and was still completely lost. So, as I packed, unpacked, repacked, complained to my parents, had them help me, throw things into piles, packed, unpacked, and repacked, I kind of figured it out.

Now that I have been on the field for a little less than a month, I feel like I have a better sense of what is needed. 

Here is the thing, I took these pictures before I packed everything in my pack and weighed it. So, the stuff that I thought I needed is in the pictures and the stuff I actually brought is not marked out. I am also including a list of things that I wish that I would have brought on my route as well. (Yes, I am realizing that I wish I had things and I have only been here a month.)

 

1 pack of Wipes

1 pack of Cold Medicine

6 bottles of Allergy Medicine

1 bottle of Advil

1 bottle of Anti-Diarrheal Medicine

7 Months of Malaria Medicine

Makeup Brushes

1 tub of Vaseline

1 travel sized tube of Face Sunscreen

1 Blush

1 Bronzer

2 small Eyeshadow Pallets

3 tubes of Mascara

2 sticks of Concealer 

1 tube of Moisturizer

1 tube of Acne Spot Treatment

1 tube of BB Cream

Bobby Pins

2 Toiletry Bags

1 pair of Glasses

1 bottle of Body Spray

4 sticks of Deodorant

2 Toothbrushes

1 pack of Qtips

1 Travel Sized bottle of Wrinkle Release

1 Travel Sized bottle of Hand Sanitizer

1 Razor and Travel Case

12 Razorblades

2 Toothbrush Covers

5 Contact Cases

1 Tide to Go Pen

1 Bottle of Dr. Bronner’s

1 pack of Laundry Detergent

1 bottle of Eye Drops

1 Hairbrush

1 Travel Sized tube of Toothpaste

Hair Ties

3 Headbands

1 Travel Sized bottle of Contact Solution

Bandaids

Flossers

3 Pairs of Earrings

1 Necklace

2 Rings

Hanging Toiletry Bag 

1 TSA Approved Bag

2 Refillable Bottles

1 stick of Deodorant

1 pack of Facial Wipes

1 bottle of Contact Solution

1 Contact Case

1 bottle of Dry Shampoo

1 bottle of Dr. Bronner’s

1 tube of Chapstick

1 tube of Vaseline

1 Travel Sized Dramanine

Hair Ties

1 Travel Sized Toothbrush

1 Travel Sized Toothpaste

1 pair of Toms

1 pair of Croc Sandals

1 pair of Tennis Shoes

1 pair of Jesus Sandals

1 pair of Yoga Shoes 

1 Sleeveless Knee Length Dress 

1 Capped Sleeve Knee Length Dress 

2 Maxi Dresses with Sleeves

1 Rain Jacket 

1 Sweatshirt Type Sweater Literally the best thing ever!

1 Cardigan Type Sweater

1 Peplum Style Shirt

1 Nice T-shirt

1 White Shirt

1 Sleeveless Shirt

2 Short Sleeve T-shirts

1 Long Sleeve T-shirt 

1 Modest Swimsuit 

2 Scarves I only brought 1 of these

1 Belt

2 Undershirts I only brought 1 of these

2 Maxi Skirts 

1 pair of Jeans 

1 pair of Linen Pants 

1 pair of Jean Shorts

1 pair of Nice Black Shorts

1 pair of Khaki Shorts 

1 pair of Athletic Shorts 

1 pair of Knee Length Leggings 

1 pair of Leggings

 

1 Sleeping Pad Repair Kit 

Kavu Bag 

Sleeping Bag 

1 First Aid Kit 

1 Tent with Footprint and Rainfly 

1 Eno Hammock 

1 Sleeping Pad 

Packing Cubes (2 Large, 1 Medium, 1 Small)

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Not shown: 

Big Pack 

Airporter 

Day Pack 

Electronics

Regular Sized Pillow

 

Things that I wish I had brought:

The clothes that I took out of my pack, especially the sleeveless shirt
More nice shirts

Another pair of athletic shorts

More than 4 pairs of socks

Peanut Butter (you think I am kidding but I am not)

More underwear

Baby Wipes

And…

Another white shirt because mine has randomly turned completely light blue

 

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I am still figuring out this whole packing thing because well climates are different everywhere. So, I will try and keep this updated as I go along but no promises. As for the packing, it is honestly just shoving things in packing cubes and hoping that I am below 50 pounds.

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ALSO, here is Week 2’s video!