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Packing List for Volunteer Deployment

The  MRC NM MRC Serves is providing provides the following list so that all deployed volunteers are self-sufficient and able to take care of their needs. The basic rule is 2-3-4. This means that each volunteer should deploy with 2 bags, 3 days of food and 4 quarts of water. The list includes not only minimally required items, but others to help one travel and live more comfortably during the span of assignment.

The two bags should be packed so that one is checked and one is a carryon. Never count on the checked bag arriving with you. Keep everything you will need in your carry on – meds, change of clothes, identification, flight and deployment information, and communication devices. Clothing should be chosen according to the weather and temperature, as well as for protection from the work environment.

Please ensure that your luggage remains within the required weights: as of July 1, 2008, most commercial airlines are not accepting checked luggage over 50 lbs. Each airline company has specific rules about carryon luggage. PLEASE check with the airline company you are travelling with for their specific luggage requirements prior to travelling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Main
Flight Bag

(Checked Luggage)

To Pack:

Clothes

Long pants (2 pair)

Shorts

Long sleeved shirts (2)

Short sleeved shirts (3-5)

Work boots (steel toe)

Sneakers/casual shoes (comfortable)

Large bandanna

Underwear (3)

Socks (3)

Clothes (Cold weather)

Trousers (wool)

Shirt (wool)

Polarguard/down parka

Cap, balaclava, scarf

Mittens/gloves

Appropriate footwear

Personal Gear

Razor blades

Shaving cream

Toilet paper

Deodorant

Shampoo

Hand lotion

Insect repellent

Foot care (alcohol, powder, moleskin)

Medications (Aspirin, prescription, decongestants, antacids, etc.)

Handi-wipes

Bar soap with container

Toothbrush/paste

Personal hygiene items

Comb/brush

Lip balm

Sunscreen

Small bottle detergent

Flip-flops

Bathing suit (just in case)

Towel

Cooking equipment and food (If required)

Mess kit (plate, cup, and bowl)

48 hours of rations

Water purification tablets

1 qt canteens (3)

Sleeping Gear

Sleeping bag (+15°)

Foam pad

Ground cloth

Sleeping bag liner for cold weather

Miscellaneous Gear

Head lamp (second choice is flash light)

Extra bulbs, batteries

Waterproof matches/fire starters (no butane)

Hard hat

Goggles

Face mask/dust mask (N95)

Tape, safety pins, sewing kit, etc.

Ready Bag to take with you

(Carry-on Luggage)

To Pack:

Clothes

A full set of clothes (outer and under)

Sun hat (baseball cap)

Jacket with hood

Rain coat and rain pants

Leather work gloves

Food

High nutrition snacks

24 hours of rations

1 qt water

Other

Book/reading material

Sunglasses

Extra glasses/contacts

Money/traveler’s checks

Necessary meds (including airsickness patches/seabands)

Hygiene items (as per airline code)

Inflatable pillow

Camera/film

Personal medical equipment (stethoscope, etc)

Flashlight/batteries

ID card/driver’s license

Professional license

Notebook/pen/pencil

Hearing protection

Trash bag