Bags are Packed!

After 9 months, I'm less than a week away. I fly out Monday morning at 830(EST) and and get in to LAX at 1030(PST). I'll catch a cab over to the hotel and check in and hangout until registration and staging begin.

The past week, I've been picking up some last minute items. My sandals are in the mail and should be here Thursday or Friday. I've looked at so many different recommendations and heard from current PCVs and and RPCVs on what to bring. I think I've come up with a pretty great packing list. I've packed my bags a few times, but the bags were always coming up overstuffed. Tonight, I went through and got rid of quite a bit and the bags are nicely packed, comfortable to move and under weight; 74 lbs.

Here's the list:
Clothing

Shirts
T-Shirts - 10
Long Sleeve T-Shirt - 1
Polos - 4
Short Sleeve Button Shirt - 4
Long Sleeve Button Shirt - 3
Sweatshirt - 2

Pants
Khakis - 2
Linen - 1
Jeans - 2
Shorts - 5
Boardshorts - 3

Underwear
Boxers - 5
Undershirts - 5
Socks - 2

Shoes
NB Running Shoes
Hiking Boots
Flip-Flops
Sandals

Miscellaneous
Ties - 3
Bandannas - 2
Caps - 3

Outerwear
Denali Fleece
North Face Jacket



Supplies

Kitchen
Spices
Sauces
Coffee Filters
Propel Water Packets
Measuring Cup/ Spoon Ring
Spatula
Chefs Knife
Paring Knife
serrated Knife
Can Opener
Veggie Peeler
Srirachas Hot Sauce
Tabasco
Wasabi Paste


Electronics
Digital Camera
Rechargeable Batteries
Battery Charger
iPod Classic
Logitech Portable iPod Speakers
Eagle Creek 240V to 120V Transformer - 1
Laptop
Mini Lamp
Clippers
Travel Alarm Clock

Miscellaneous
2-3 Person Tent
Water Bottles - 2
Multi-Tool
Swiss Army Knife
Rope
Bug Spray
Duct Tape
Bike Repair Kit
CatchPhrase
Uno
Cards - 2 Decks
Books
Mosquito Coils - 20


Gifts
Matchbox Cars - 6
Crayola Marker - 1

Well, that's everything I'm taking, hopefully it's enough. Once I've been there for a while I'll fill you in on whether I brought enough stuff. Stay tuned...