What should I pack?

Since each trip varies, we will go into more detail about what to bring at a group conference call set up before your trip.

However, you can refer to this general packing list:

Personal Items

• Current passport, including a photocopy
• Additional ID, such as a driver’s license
• Print-out of round-trip flight itinerary
• Daypack or bag for carrying personal items to/from worksite and excursions
• Large, reusable water bottle
• Sunglasses
• Prescription glasses and/or contacts
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Cash and ATM cards: to purchase souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, and to tip the staff at your host hotel
• Toiletries: shampoo, soap, toothbrush and paste, lip balm, feminine hygiene products, etc.
• Travel towel
• Medication: diarrhea medication (Imodium), constipation pills, vitamins/supplements, anti-itch spray or cream
• Prescription medication, if needed
• Allergy medication, if needed
• First aid: ibuprofen, bandaids, antiseptic cream (Neosporin)
• Rehydration tablets or electrolyte packets
• Sunscreen (sport or waterproof)
• Insect repellent with DEET
• Electronics: travel plug adapter (if necessary), music / portable speakers, camera, GoPro, charging devices, etc.
• Miscellaneous: journal and pen, book or e-Reader, games, playing cards
• Snacks for in between meals (i.e. trail mix, protein bars, dried fruit)
• Ziploc or dry bags to keep electronics and valuables dry

Clothing

• Appropriate clothing for getting sweaty, wet, dusty, and dirty
• Comfortable clothing to change into for evenings and cultural immersion activities, e.g. light long sleeves and pants to cover up in the evenings (protect your ankles from mosquitoes!)
• Light jacket, sweatshirt, or wrap
• Sleepwear
• Hat with brim
• Swim suit / swim trunks
• Swimming cover-up or sarong
• Rain poncho / jacket
• Sandals or flip-flops
• Water/mud/sand-friendly light shoes

For Construction Projects

• Old work clothes or quick-drying athletic clothes
• Closed-toed athletic shoes or boots
• Long lightweight pants or 3/4 length pants (athletic or yoga pants okay)  - no shorts
• Shirts with sleeves - no tank tops
• Extra change of clothes / shoes to change into after construction and before activities with students (optional -  simply for comfort as you may get wet and muddy on the worksite)
• Work gloves (Such as these: Amazon.  Also available for purchase at any local hardware store)
• Bandana to protect against dust and wipe away sweat