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Packing Preparations |
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LUGGAGE Most airlines will allow two pieces of luggage and a carryon. There are size and weight restrictions so check with the airline when you purchase your tickets! We recommend that groups limit each participant to one piece of luggage (suitcase or large duffel bag) and a carryon (backpack) for personal belongings. The other piece of luggage (or cooler/cardboard box, if allowed by the airline) can be used for team supplies (food, tools, toys, clothing, medicine, equipment, etc. to use or donate). DOCUMENTS 1. For your group leader (check with him or her) 2. In your carry-on As you travel, keep with you your plane ticket (group leader may collect), your passport, your Emergency/Medical Information 3. In your luggage Pack a copy of your passport CLOTHING All clothing should be modest, cool, comfortable, and appropriate (slogans, pictures, etc.) for a mission environment. If you want some clothing washed during your trip (at additional cost), be sure to mark them with a permanent marker. 1. Work Clothes Jeans, unlined wind pants, shorts (sometimes, and within 3" of your knee), t-shirts, hat, sunglasses, rain poncho, sweat band or bandana, durable tennis shoes or work boots, and gloves. Avoid torn clothing, loose fitting shirts, short shorts, or sandals at work sites. 2. Casual Clothes Jeans, unlined wind pants, shorts (within 3" of your knee), t-shirts, polo or button shirts, hat, sunglasses, tennis shoes or sandals, and a one-piece swimming suit (both guys and girls!). 3. Nice Clothes Each person should bring one or two sets of nice clothing to use when appropriate. This would include a dress for women (mid-calf to ankle, covered shoulder) with comfortable walking shoes (no heels), and nice pants, a nice shirt, and nice shoes and socks for men. 4. Other Clothing Don't forget: pajamas, underwear, and socks! OTHER ITEMS Please keep personal items to a minimum to avoid loss or theft. 1. Priority items Bible, journal, pen/pencil, sunscreen, insect repellant (Skin So Soft Bug Guard plus recommended), garbage bag for wet clothes, 1 roll of toilet paper, personal toiletries (soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, razors, etc.), labeled prescription medications, 2 sheets, pillow, towel, washcloth, cash (we recommend $100 or less). 2. Optional items Inexpensive watch, shower shoes, water bottle, first-aid supplies, Imodium, etc., camera/film/batteries, flashlight/batteries, snack food (in sealed containers only!), light jacket, telephone calling card, e-mail addresses. 3. Donations/Gifts All donations should be either new or in good condition. We can always use good used clothing, small toys, coloring books, crayons/markers/pencils, medical supplies (toothbrushes, toothpaste, antibiotic creams, multi-vitamins, medicated shampoos, band-aids, etc.), sunscreen/insect repellants, sports equipment, tools, candy, and sealed food items. 4. Do NOT bring Please do not bring radios, CD players, DVD players, cassette players, TVs, expensive jewelry, any drugs or alcohol, inappropriate magazines, or weapons of any kind. Please contact your host or gruner@missionroatan.org if you have any questions at all about what to take with you. |