This list will be edited as I think of things. I am able to bring 2 checked bags, totaling up to 80 lbs. and 107 linear inches, and a carry-on and personal item. I have a huge backpacking pack with detachable day pack and plan to get a rolling duffle. Everything will be packed in Ziploc bags that I can wash and re-use like my grandma.
TOILETRIES
Diva Cup & wash for Diva Cup
Small # of tampons
Pantyliners
Wet wipes *
Ear plugs
Hair clips/hair ties/headbands/bobby pins (Thanks, Cait!)
Body Lotion (It's dry most of the time in Botswana)
Toothbrush with travel tube and toothpaste and mouthwash*
Dental floss and floss threaders
Travel toilet paper * (most public bathrooms in Botswana don't have it)
Makeup
Face sunscreen
Face lotion
Meds: Birth Control Pills, IBS prescription, Lactaid, Imodium, Sudafed, Advil, Tums, Nyquil/Dayquil, Fiberone tablets, Laxative (Told you I had lots of poop issues!)
Bug bite anti-itch gel
Travel Hand Sanitizer
Razors *
Deodorant (no solid available in Botswana)
Nail clippers/file
Pedegg
Q-tips
Nail Polish & Nail polish remover pads
Hair brush
Chapstick (like 100 tubes)
Safety Pins*
Shampoo/Conditioner/Body soap/Face Soap
Retainer
CAMPING STUFF
Camelbak
Camelbak bladder
Nalgene Bottle
Solar Shower Bag*???
Headlamp*
Small flashlight
Flashlight- wind up, lantern style
Umbrella??? Probably just buy one in Botswana.
ELECTRONICS
Battery charger *(Can buy in Botswana)
Solar battery charger * for camera, iPod, etc.???
Power Converter *(Can buy in Botswana)
Adapter plugs
Head phones
Rechargeable batteries- AA and AAA*
Camera memory cards*
Camera & USB cord & battery charger & extra battery
Thumb Drives *
External Hard Drive
MacBook & laptop case
Radio
Some DVDs, blank cds
iPhone used as iPod or shuffle or Nano (I have all three, just have to decide which to bring)
Speakers for iPod
CLOTHING
Silk weight long underwear
Dark colored cotton underwear- 40ish pairs
Cotton bras
Long skirts
Long dress*
Dress Pants in dark colors, dry quickly, wrinkle-free
Linen Pants in dark colors
Blouses
T-shirts
Dress shoes*
Sandals
Dressy flats
Casual flats
Sneakers
Flip Flops
non-white socks
Gloves, winter hat, scarf
Glasses & sunglasses (prescription)
Sporty watch
Costume jewelry
Wooden wedding ring
Passport carrier
Rain shell and fleece jacket that can go underneath
Bike shorts (for under skirts, yes, I always wear shorts under skirts because I'm a weirdo)
Tights or leggings for under long skirts or for when it's cold
Jeans
Hooded sweatshirt
Sundresses with sleeves
Tank tops
Hat
Long shorts
Athletic shorts
Sports bras
Pajamas
Bathing suit & cover up/sarong
TOWELS/BEDDING
Sleeping bag
Fleece liner for sleeping bag (thanks, Dad!)
Sleeping pad* (Can get in Botswana)
Sheets? PC will provide for homestay, but do I want to get my own?
Microfiber travel towel
Wash cloths
Mesh laundry bag*
KITCHEN
Seeds for garden*- basil, cilantro, tomato, pepper, chives, flowers, parsley, mint
Can opener
Good quality kitchen knife
Veggie peeler
Water filter for travel*
Travel mug*
Tea & Sweetener*
Green veggie bags
Crystal light packets
TOOLS/OFFICE
Knife (again, thanks Dad, and Kate!)
Multi-tool
Combination lock & luggage locks
Eye glasses repair kit
Duct tape
Scotch tape
Scissors
A few nails
Sewing stuff & seam tape* (mom? help?)
Markers
Notebooks*
Mechanical pencils
Pens
Maps of US/Botswana/Africa*
Photocopies of important documents*: passport, driver's license, marriage license, Peace Corps paperwork, etc.
Nylon rope/string*
Reusable shopping bags
Notecards for making Setswana flashcards*
Plastic window screening*
Lighter*
Stain stick/Shout wipes
ENTERTAINMENT
Cards/games*
Books: curriculum and otherwise
Journal (Thanks, Cait!!)
Pictures*
* stuff I still need to get
