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Packing List


Jank That I’ll Be Taking to Mongolia for My Two Years with the Peace Corps

Leather Laptop Bag (Carry On)

  • Macbook
  • iPod touch
  • Camera
  • iPod video
  • Sunglasses
  • SD Cards
  • Cords & cables
  • Mongolian books

Large Suitcase (Checked)

  • One pair (top & bottom) of mid-weight base layers
  • 8 pairs of white cotton socks
  • 5 dress shirts
  • 3 pairs of khakis
  • 2 pairs of jeans
  • 6 favorite t-shirts
  • 2 pair of long sports pants
  • 4 pairs of shorts
  • 12 pairs of underwear
  • Swim trunks
  • Sandals
  • Hushpuppies
  • Swiss Army Knife
  • Knife
  • Plastic storage bags
  • Towel
  • Flashlight

Medium Suitcase (Checked)

  • Formal suit
  • Dress shoes
  • Shoe polish
  • Duffel bag
  • Frisbee
  • Soccerball
  • Football
  • Earthball
  • Ball Pump
  • 8x10 photos
  • Favorite DVDs
  • LOST DVDs
  • Spongebob Uno
  • Reading materials

Backpack (Carry On)

  • Nalgene Bottle
  • Toiletries
  • Sneakers
  • Dress shirt
  • Socks
  • Undershirt
  • Paperwork

Planning to Purchase in Mongolia

  • Winter parka
  • Fall and spring parka
  • 1-2 pullover sweaters
  • 3-4 pairs of woolen socks
  • Winter boots
  • Hiking boots
  • Mittens
  • Scarf

Provided by Peace Corps in Mongolia

  • Space heater
  • Water filter/distiller
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector
  • Shortwave radio
  • Extension cord
  • Teaching English as Foreign Language (TEFL) books
  • Sleeping bag
  • Medical kit
  • Newsweek Subscription