Pack It Up, Pack It In

At some point in every conversation I've had about going to Uganda, someone's asked me, "What, exactly, are you bringing with you?"

Until about two days ago, I always responded, "I don't really know. I haven't looked at the packing list yet. So we'll see." (And yes, I am currently vying for Peace Corps Uganda's "Procrastinated-the-Longest Award That I Just Made Up." It's really coming down to the wire, but we'll find out the results later.)

Now, however, though I haven't actually begun packing, I do have a packing list.

And here it is:




ELECTRONICS

• Netbook / Charger
• Camera (Lumix) / Charger / Memory Card / Card Reader
• Camera (Canon) / Charger / Extra Batteries / Memory Cards / Card Reader
• Lenses: Canon EFS 18-55mm / Canon EF 75-300mm
• Ipod / Powercord / Headphones
• Hard-drive
• Voltage Convertor?
• Plug Adaptor?

CLOTHES

• T-Shirts (5)
• Button-downs (4)
• Tie (1)
• Khakis (2)
• Jeans (1)
• Boxers - ExOfficio Travel (4)
• Socks (Dress: 1) (Running: 2)
• Khaki Shorts (1)
• Gym Shorts (1)
• Board Shorts (1)
• Belt (1)
• Thermal Shirt (1)
• Jacket (1)
• Hat (1)

SHOES

• Rainbows (Flip-flops)
• Running Shoes (Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra)
• Boat Shoes (For more formal occasions)

MISC.

• Headlamp (1) / Flashlight (1)
• Knives (2 pocketknives, 1 kitchen knife)
• Duct Tape
• Towel (2)
• Sunglasses
• Flat Sheets (2)
• Pillow (1)
• Mattress Cover
• Batteries (AA and AAA)
• Cliff Bars
• Ziploc Bags
• Nalgenes (2)
• Bandana
• Pens
• Moleskine / Small Notebooks
• Pictures

BOOKS

TOILETRIES

• Glasses (2 pair)
• Contacts / Case / Solution
• Eye-drops
• Toothbrush / Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Razor / Shaving Cream
• Shampoo
• Beard Trimmer

So that is it for now. I'm probably 99% sure that I'm missing something important on there or haven't listed various minor extras that I'll end up bringing. For now, though, that's what I'll be leaving with come Sunday (!!!) night.

(And the picture at the top is of my actual packing list -- I was playing around with the new 75-300mm lens. I enjoyed it.)