Packing List
(for 3 weeks, warm climate)
Necessities
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Passport & a copy
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Second wallet
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credit card (record/photo number)
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cash (cash $60-100 at the airport)
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Student ID Card
Electrical
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Phone (unlocked)
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Computer/iPad
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Camera
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Chargers/USB cables/headphones
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Adapters/converters (from 3 prong to 2 prong - a must for your computer)
Medical Supplies
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Mosquito repellent
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Sun block and after-sun block
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Basic first aid (bandages, ointment, etc.)
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Basic medicines (aspirin/Ibuprofen, vitamin C, cough/stomach medicines)
Shoes
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2-3 pairs: 1 sport sandals, 1 nice sandals/shoes
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Sport sandals: walking/hiking/beach but nothing too heavy.
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Optional: flip-flops for the bathroom/beach.
Clothes
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No jeans or heavy jeans type stuff (if you must, wear them on the plane)
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Tops: 4-5 changes (T-shirts/blouses - 1 nice, 1 not so nice, 1 long sleeved)
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Bottoms: 4-5 pieces (2 long pants, 2-3 shorts/skirts/dresses - presentable length)
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Optional: 1 bonus item.
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Undergarments (4), sleepwear (1), socks (2)
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Swimwear, goggles (optional)
Accessories
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Sunglasses, regular glasses
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Scarves/sarongs
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Hats, belts
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Watch/alarm clock
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A small towel (available in HCMC)
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Optional:
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Sleeping sack (available in HCMC)
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Toiletries
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Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoos, etc. smallish sizes
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Personal care items, cosmetics, lotions, etc. (liquid in ziplocs)
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Eye care, contact solution
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Earplugs, eye masks
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Extra Ziploc bags!
Pack Light!
Outerwear
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1 light sweater and/or
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1 rain/wind resistant jacket
School Stuff
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Notebooks (available in HCMC for less, may not be a name brand)
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Journal & pens (available in HCMC)
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Reading materials
Other Stuff
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Gifts for hosts
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Games: playing cards, hacky sacks, frisbees...
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Optional: small flashlight
Luggage
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Preferably backpacks or carry-ons
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Check-in bags should be reasonable in size, 24”.
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A light, small backpack (day pack/tote) to travel during the day; should have zippers.
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Small padlocks.
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Optional: 1 expandable/foldable bag/tote for extra souvenirs (available in HCMC)