Packing List

Here is my packing list for my 27 months in Peace Corps, Malawi.

Currently I have one 35lb pound hiking back pack, a large 50lb Eagle Creek bag-- both of which will be checked luggage. I also have a JansSport backpack as a carry on, as well as my Kavu rope bag carry on.

I may have taken more clothes that other PCVs, but I don't know that I'll be able to find clothes my size in Malawi.

Random:

3 carabiners
1 Nalgene water bottle
1 Contigo water bottle
3 Head lamps
1 compass
1 tire patch kit for biking
1 miniature air pump for bicycle
1 bike light
2 luggage tags
1 knife pliers set
2 packs of cards
2 journals
2 mini notebooks
1 sewing kit
1 canvass bag
1 laundry bag
2 books of stamps
2 packs of envelops
10 bubble envelopes
6 pack of tape
2 rolls of duct tape
1 pair of scissors
3 spools of sturdy string/ rope
1 packet of bungee cords
1 planner/ address book
2 packs of zip ties
US dollars
1 watch
2 pairs of glasses
2 pairs of sunglasses
1 pair prescription sunglasses
Books, books, books
Lots of pens!
Safety pins
A few different money belts
So maaaany photos

Camping:

1 tent-- Texsport Saguaro Bivy Shelter Tent
1 sleeping bag-- eureka copper river 30 degree weather
1 tube tent sealant
1 magnesium fire starter

Electronics:

2 head phones
3 zip drives
1 (?) external hard drive
1 TB external hard drive
1 kindle
1 tablet
1 laptop
1 Iphone 5c
1 Ipod
1 Canon PowerShot SX160 IS 16.0 MP Digital Camera
1 Polaroid PIC-300P Instant Film Analog Camera (host gifts)
1 solar panel  USB charger
7 packs triple A batteries
5 packs double A batteries
2 USB rechargeable batteries

Toiletries:

1 Diva cup
1 scrub brush
3 bars of soap
1 manicure set (nail clippers, cuticle cutters, etc.)
2 sets of hair ties
1 container of bobby pins
2 tubes of toothpaste
3 tooth brushes
3 bars of deodorant
2 tubes mascara
a few assorted eyeliners
3 Burts Bees
1 head band
2 packs of ear plugs
1 sunscreen stick for face
1 pencil sharpener
1 wash cloth gloves
1 bottle of face wash
1 shampoo
1 conditioner
1 box baking soda (for dry and wet shampoo)
2 boxes of floss
2 hand sanitizers
1 mirror and compact mirror
1 emory board
1 pack of q-tips
A few bandaids
1 pack of tissues
1 10 oz tub of Coconut oil (used for cooking, for lotion, and for natural deodorant with baking soda)

Medicine: 

3 packs of birth control
1 pack azithromycin
1 pack of ciprofloxacin
1 bottle of Ibuprofen
2 packs of AZO
1 bottle of papaya

Kitchen: 

1 frying pan
1 kitchen knife
1 spoon
1 spatula
1 set of measuring spoons
1 set of measuring cups
1 veggie peeler
5 seed packets
1 pack of 40 quart Ziploc baggies

Clothing:

1 rain coat
1 pair of hiking boots--Keen Women's Susanville Mid Hiking Boot
1 pair of chacos
2 pairs of Keens-- Keen Venice, Keen whispers (water shoes)
2 pairs of flats for professional wear
2 belts
2 Gator Skins thermal long sleeve shirts-- http://www.gator-skins.com/
1 pair Gator Skins thermal pants
1 pair Gator Skins thermal shorts
7 tee shirts
10 tank tops
1 shrug to wear over tank tops
7  long mid calf length skirts
5 dresses
2 pair long pants
5 leggings
2 sporty shorts
1 quick dry zip up
1 sweater
2 sweatshirts
1 pair sweatpants
1 swim suit
12 pair underwear
6 bras
Lots of socks both for warm and cool weather