Preparing to Pack…

THREE WEEKS! Oh my!

I’ve been doing some serious “crunch-time” shopping this week. This is one thing I do not want to be rushing around last minute finishing. Especially since my last full day home will be spent waiting in line at the theater to see all three Twilight Saga movies, including Eclipse at midnight!! Yes, I know, I’m a huge dork.

Any way, here is my prelimenary packing list:

Packing List (Under Construction!)

Clothing

• 1 jacket, 1 hoodie
• hat and gloves
• one-piece swimsuit
• Several bandannas, scarfs and head bands
• Sun hat
• rain coat (Columbia brand)
• poncho and umbrella
• 6 pairs of leggings
• pj pants and 2 work out shorts
• 2 or 3 slacks/pants, 1 pair of jeans, 2 capris
• 6 or 7 skirts
• tee shirts, nice tops (not sure how many yet)
• lots of tank tops
• 5 sports bras, 3 regular bras
• 7 pairs of socks
• 15 pairs of underwear
• 4 biking shorts
• 2 belts
• money belt

Shoes

• 1 Tevas
• 1 Keens
• 1 tennis shoes (maybe two, can’t decide about hiking boots)
• 2 flip flops
• 3 dress/other shoes

Personal Hygiene/Toiletries

• Diva Cup, Luna Pads
• Lotion
• Deodorant crystal
• one bottle each of shampoo and conditioner
• 5 extra tooth brushes
• 1 tube tooth paste
• hand sanitizer
• 1 bottle multi-vitamins
• 1 razoe with 4 blades (Shick Quatrro with Trimmer!)
• Sunscreen
• Nail stuff, pumice stone

Kitchen

• Knives
• Peeler
• Can opener
• thermos
• french press
• ziploc bags
• ziploc resuable containers (3)
• set of silverware
• *Things I’m sending myself prior to departure*: mac and cheese, dried fruit, granola bars, crystal light, soup mixes, spices, peanut butter.

Miscellaneous

• 2 water bottles (1 nalgene, 1 camel back)
• 2 person tent
• 1 sleeping bag, 1 thermorest
• Swiss army knife
• watch
• flighlight, head lamp, small battery lantern
• shortwave radio with lamp and flightlight, solar/crank powered
• recargeable batteries (eneloop brand)
• duct tape
• scissors
• envelopes, stamps
• Lonely Planet Zambia & Malawi Guide
• Feild guide to plants and animals
• Star guide book
• sewing kit
• 3 sunglasses
• small travel battery powered alarm clock
• Games: reg deck of cards, bananagrams, fish
• hammock
• ear plugs
• camel back backpack and bladder

Electronics

• Digital Camera
• iPod Classic
• iPod speakers
• Nook
• Dell Netbook
• Flip Video
• 2 headphones
• Solio Classic solar charger

Luggage

Checked: 1 Duffel Bag, 1 Backpacker backpack (I’ll add size and brands later)
Carry-on: 1 small duffel bag (or messenger, can’t decide) 

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I will keep updating it as my departure date ebbs nearer, so for the final list, or to check its progress, see the “Packing List” page (at top).

By the way, I leave in 3, yes THREE, weeks! So if you’re planning to buy something from my Wish List, please do so soon. I will be shutting it down soon to prevent people buying things that I won’t get. So just keep that in mind! *wink wink*

Also, if you want to get me something, but the wish list is too complicated for you, Barnes & Noble gift cards will be greatly appreciated, as I am taking my Nook with me and can use gift cards to buy eBooks!

Love you all! Till next time…