Uz Packing

You won't be able to stop laughing...I had some of the hugest bags in my group (which I never heard the end of). So unless you're prepared for some hazing, I'd cut out half of what was on my original list...

Bags

- Large backpack, inside a large duffle
- Duffle wheely, inside pack cover
- Day pack
- Computer bag
- Luggage locks: key and combo

Outerware/Warmth

- long wool coat
- scarf, gloves (2), hat
- rain jacket
- fleece
- fleece vest
- silk long-johns & shirts

Work Clothes

- long skirts (1 summer, 1 winter)
- trousers (2)
- blouses (2)
- light jacket
- turtlenecks (3)
- sweaters (3)
- tights: black, brown (2)
- earrings, watch

Home/Leisure Clothes

- sweat pants
- favorite sweater
- t-shirts/tank tops (4)
- underwear, bras (lots)
- socks: black, brown, sports (8)
- jeans/corduroys (2)
- shirts (4)
- capris (2)
- swimsuit
- sarong

Shoes

- hiking boots
- leather boots
- Blundstones
- slip ons
- dress sandles
- sneakers
- tevas
- flip flops
- extra shoe laces

Hiking Equipment

- shorts
- liner socks (2)
- regular socks (2)
- sleeping bag
- Nalgene bottles (2)
- sunglasses
- baseball caps (2)

Toiletries/Medicine (supplemental to Med Kit)

- toothbrush
- toothpaste
- dental floss
- lip balm
- soap
- bath sponge/loofa
- facial cleanser
- facial moisturizer
- body moisturizer
- deoderant
- shampoo
- conditioner
- towel
- tampons
- razor
- tweezers
- nail clippers
- nail file
- callous file
- hair brush
- scrunchies, clips
- ear plugs
- eye mask
- make up
- sunblock
- Aleve
- Ground Psyllium
- Moleskin
- Sewing kit

Geek/Tech List

- PowerBook
- iPOD
- Nikon F55
- Film
- Fuji FinePix
- Smart Media Memory Cards
- Smart Media Reader
- i-Zone polaroid camera
- Pocket Film, regular & stickers
- Shortwave radio
- Converter and adapters
- Leatherman
- Maglite
- Headlamp

Books/Documents

- Family/Friends Album
- Passport/Immunization Card/Driver's license
- Banking
- Insurance
- Contacts List
- Journals
- Books (send via M-bag)
- Atlas, maps
- English dictionary, thesaurus

$$$$

- $300 cash in $10, $5, $1's
- Credit Cards
- Debit Cards

Household

- pillow
- Fabreze
- tupperware
- duct tape

Comments

[Brenda]

Hey! Very helpful! I'm actually going to Uzbekistan with the Peace Corps this January...I'm pretty pumped! I'm makin' sure I don't forget anything... :P

[Sara Herdman]

Hey- Great website. My best friend is leaving for the Peace Corp in January. She will be living for 27 months in Guinea. I've been trying to get ideas of what to compile into one great big going away package for her. I'm anticipating sending care packages in the future, but would like to send her well on her way. Any ideas of items often overlooked? Thanks.

[John Woods]

Hello
Great site! I'm finishing up joining and was trying to get some real time info. Hope you're enjoying life out there. What is it really like? Need to know before I finish process. Any thoughts? Great site! I'm I.T. and very impressed.
--John Woods--

[Noila]

As I am from Tashkent, Uzbekistan I can tell you that you will be able to find many things in Uzbekistan. I wouldn't take so much. I think returned PCVs and anyone else who advised you to take so many things, which easily can be found in, at least, Tashkent, never knew where to shop. Things are cheap in Uzbekistan. When people (4 persons family) can live for $30 per month, i am sure you will be fine with $100.

[Cas]

I'd definitely stock up on the feminine products. I remember this being a particularly trick issue for me on a stop over in fiji. Also, more underwear than I would think necessary.

Almost anything else can be tolerated? (I hope.)

[Dan]

Hi, just got a nomination yesterday for a health education posting in Latin America leaving at the beginning of January. It's great to read the thoughts (and great information) of someone who is a little further into the process than me. Thanks.

[Wendy]

Keep posting on it! Then I can feel involved in your trip planning.