Trip Preparation
General Packing List
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or all of these items, check with your project leader for specifics about your trip. This list is meant to be generic and some of these items may not be needed. Keep in mind the climate you will be traveling to and the type of work you will be doing. You may need to bring additional items for the team or ministry. Text in white are items we suggest packing in your carry on Text in black are items we suggest packing in your checked baggage
To Keep on Person
Clothes
1 complete change of clothes sandals / flip-flops lightweight shoes tie & dress shoes (for church)* 2 pairs of lightweight dress / casual pants shorts (below the knee)* 2 lightweight collared dress / casual shirts 2 tee-shirts 4 pairs of socks 4 pairs of underwear hat / bandana light jacket rain gear bathing suit*
unobtrusive security/travel wallet valid passport and visa plane tickets 2 photocopies of passport and visa 2 passport sized photos a copy of your travel medical insurance card the enclosed contact information card, completed cash *
Luggage
daypack large backpack or duffel bag Ziploc bags (to keep sensitive/liquid items in)
Sleeping backpacking towel earplugs bed sheets * small sleeping bag * *verify with project leader **available at emiworld.org