Packing Checklist
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1IHS PACKING CHECKLIST – October Team
This packing checklist has evolved over many years. The strongest message we can
give you is to PACK LIGHT. Your carry-on bag should include EVERYTHING you will
want in La Ceiba on Thursday & Friday. Personal luggage sometimes take a day or
two to catch up with you in La Ceiba. This list was created for the February teams who
spend 2 weeks in Honduras. Please discuss what items you will need with your team
leader.
MEDICATIONS
MISCELLANEOUS (nice to have)
_____ photographic supplies – camera*
_____ personal medications*
_____ immodium or lomotil (anti-diarrhea drugs)
_____ film (expensive to buy in Honduras)
_____ prophylactic antibiotics as desired
_____ extra batteries (expensive to buy in Honduras)
_____ insect repellent with deet
_____ army knife with small scissors (is nice)
_____ Cloroquine (malaria medication)
_____ notebook / journal - pens, pencils, paper
_____ sunscreen
_____ personal reading (bring reading light & batteries)
_____ creams for itching - bug bites
_____ ear plugs for aircraft, dogs, roosters, & snoring
_____ copy of prescriptions*
_____ MP3 player & ear phones
CLOTHING (depending on where you are going)
TEAM SUPPLIES (check with other team members
_____ rain gear
about who is bringing what, some items do not need to
_____ light shoes, tennis shoes, sandals, flipflops
be brought by each member.)
_____ hooded sweatshirt (mountains)
_____ snack foods - peanuts, nuts, trail mix, M&Ms,
_____ light weight long pants (zip-offs work well)
cheese & cracker packs, granola bars, etc. ***
_____ cotton socks
_____ powdered drink mixes, Crystal Lite, Gatorade,
_____ scrubs to work in
teas *** Hydration is critical, drink ALOT.
_____ bathing suit
_____ sun shower ***
_____ sun hat or cap (especially for river teams)
_____ pad locks - combinations are nice
_____ clothing of choice for La Ceiba*
_____ citronella candles or mosquito coils***
_____ candles, matches, lighter***
BEDDING
_____ duct tape (critical for teams who are traveling)***
_____ mosquito netting/jungle hammock/tent (see
_____ string/rope - clothes line/pins ***
team assignment) ***
_____ plastic tarp, may want more than one of these ***
_____ sleeping bag (lightweight blankets or sheets
_____ screw driver, pliers, other tools (engineer) ***
in the Mosquitia)***
_____ water purifier and filter
_____ pillow ***
_____ small lantern & fuel/batteries
_____ sleeping pad (some sites have cots) ***
_____ camp stove & fuel - very handy for a quick
_____ towels, soap, shampoo
breakfast ***
_____ kettle to heat water and for cooking
MISCELLANEOUS (strongly recommended)
_____ small funnel for filling canteens
_____ Copy of Passport in your carry-on bag*
_____ flash light with extra batteries & bulb
OTHER
_____ small day pack (to keep at work site)
Rubber Farm Boots_____________________________
_____ personal dishes (cup, plate, spoon, etc.)
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_____ one quart canteen or water bottle
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_____ sun glasses*
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_____ sewing kit / safety pins
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_____ personal first aid (band-aids, etc.)
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_____ zip lock bags (keep water & bugs out of your
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clothing, etc)
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_____ Spanish/English dictionary
_____________________________________________
_____ wash/dry toweletts
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_____ toilet paper (put in zip lock bag)
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* Recommend these go in your carry-on
Questions? Contact your Team Leader and Team members!
PLEASE CHECK YOUR AIRLINE’S RULES WHEN PACKING CHECKED & CARRY-ON BAGS!!!
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