Monday, August 16, 2010

Packing List

For future Peace Corps Namibia people (and anyone who cares), this is what I brought with me:

Bags

Hiking backpack (1)
Duffel bag (1)
Laptop bag (1)

Clothing

Work pants (4)
Ties (4)
Dress shirts (4)
Belt (1)
Hat (1)
Shorts (1)
T-shirts (3)
Thermal shirt (1)
Boxers (5)
Pajama pants (1)
Bathing suit (1)
Socks (6)
Dress socks (3)

Shoes

Dress shoes (1)
Sneakers (2)
Flip flops (1)

Toiletries

Deodorant (4)
Bottle shampoo (1)
Bar soap (4)
Tube toothpaste (2)
Bottle sunscreen (1)

Electronics

Laptop (1)
MP3 player (1)
8 GB USB flash drive (1)
Hair trimmer (1)
Camera (and lenses) (1)
Headlamp (1)
Watch with extra battery (1)

Miscellaneous

Towel (1)
US Stamps (20)
Envelopes (20)
Books (6)
Duct tape (1)
Notebook (1)
Journal (1)
Sleeping bag (1)
Water bottles (2)
Deck of playing cards (1)
Uno (1)
Daypack (1)
Batteries (AA/AAA, large package) (2)
Package of dice (1)

Roughly 62 lbs total. Well below the 80 lb limit. Hopefully that's a good thing, but I guess it could be bad. I've heard there will be plenty of places to buy things in Windhoek.

My next post will be from Namibia. Maybe two or three weeks from now.

Until then....

- Joe

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  2. Sounds like you are set with everything you will need at the moment!

    Wonder what items they will have there to purchase.

    Safe journey's! You're in my thoughts.
    Uncle Mike

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  3. Your packing list was like half Yellowstone, half Namibia. Hopefully talk to you soon... FLC needs you, but yeah, you're a little busy.

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  4. Good to hear from you. Would you pack differently knowing what you've learned from the experience? I know you haven't used many of those stamps LOL but I guess they are fairly light and don't take up much space. Maybe 1 less deodorant? I know it's hot in Africa but.. and perhaps hiking boots to protect from those nasty thorns.. just kidding.

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