The good and bad: Peace Corps does give us baggage limits (to help with limiting ourselves). All trainees are allowed 2 bags that weigh no more than 80 pounds total. No bag is suppose to weigh more than 40 pounds.
Currently, I'm still packing--unpacking and repacking things to make the most of my EMS hiking bag and decent-sized suitcase. For now everything that I want to bring is fitting, but the space in my second suitcase is dwindling fast. We'll see what makes the final pack. I've posted a photo of my first packed bag.
For now, here's what I'm planning to bring:
Clothing
- Shoes (2 pairs of professional work shoes, 2 pairs of walking/running sneakers, 1 pair of hiking shoes, 1 pair of rain boots, 1 pair of tevas sandals)
- Blouses (~15)
- Sweaters (~5-7)
- Slacks/Chinos (~4-6)
- Jeans (2)
- Tank Tops (~4-5)
- Running Gear
- Undergarments (Lots!)
- Raincoat
- Dresses (2)
- Skirt
Non-Clothing Items
- Hygiene/Feminine Products
- Makeup
- Jewelry
- Canvas Bags
- Yoga Mat/Stretch Band
- DryLite Fast-Drying Towel
- Cooking Utensils (Knives, Bowls, Forks, Spoons)
- Food Containers
- Ziplock Bags
- Garden Gloves
- Duct Tape
- Swiss Army Knife
- Can Opener
- Mini Iron
- Flashlights (~2)
- Small Gifts
- English-Kinyarwanda-French Dictionary
- Travel Adapter
- Sunscreen
- Umbrella
- Vitamins
Entertainment
- Movies
- Music
- Nook
- Pictures of Family and Friends
- Camera
- Laptop
Here's to hoping it fits!
