Packing list                                                                                                                                             

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2010 Packing list for Bahamas

(You will go to the Laundromat in the afternoon on Thursdays)

Luggage & carryon bags

• One personal carryon item (purse, briefcase, camera case and the three dimensions cannot add to more than 36” (EG 12” wide x 8” deep x 16 “ long)

• One carryon bag (no more than 23cm x 36cm x 56cm in dimension or 115cm / 45 inches overall)   It cannot weigh more than 40lb.This bag will go under the plane with checked baggage on the smaller plane from Miami to Bahamas.
• One suitcase weighing no more than 50 lbs and the three dimensions cannot add to more than 158 cm or 62 inches.

Clothing

• 1 light weight sweatshirt to wear on the plane. It gets cold.
• 5  G.C.Trips shirts will be provided to wear on plane and on VBS days.
• 2-5 other T-shirts or shirts/blouses (non VBS days and sweaty days)

• 1 smart casual shirt and pants/skirt for Church (with a collar)

• 2-3 pairs of pants / jeans / long shorts for everyday (Shorts are good for the heat, but long pants are good for mosquitoes. You choose)
• 8-10 sets underwear
• 4 pr socks as needed for sports
• 1 swimsuit (Girls must have a modest one piece)
• Pajama’s (t-shirt & shorts work well)
• 1 pr athletic shoes (for basketball, soccer or volleyball)
• 1 pr shoes or sandals
• 1 pr flip flops – can be used as shower shoes also

Toiletries, etc.

• 2  towels (and washcloth if you use one)
• Insect repellent with 30 – 50% DEET. Aerosols must be in checked baggage not carry-on
• Sunscreen (SPF 50) We had major sunburns at the beach last year.
• Personal Items, soap, shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, razor, chap stick, feminine    hygiene items, nail clippers, brush & comb, mirror,  etc. – in checked baggage.
• Glasses & cleaning cloth / contact lens and solution
• Any medications you might need: Tylenol, cold or allergy medicine.
• A soap for repelling mosquitoes can be found at http://www.citronellasoap.com/

Miscellaneous Items

• Passport

• Single / twin size inflatable mattress for floor. It is a hard floor – no carpet. 

• Sheet to cover you at night (It may also help protect from the occasional mosquito)
• Small Bible, notebook & pen
• Sunglasses
• Tissues
• Spending money for souvenirs & sightseeing (suggested $20-100 US)
• Camera & battery charger (Bahamas has the same voltage & plugs as the USA)
• Flashlight and batteries - REQUIRED- there are power outages almost daily
  
• Watch – REQUIRED - you need to get your kids to the next activity on time.
  
• Umbrella – REQUIRED –  It rains almost daily. Put your name on it.
• Alarm Clock or watch with alarm. (Please don't expect someone else to be your alarm clock)
  
• 2-3 plastic trash bags: for laundry bag and for wet swimsuit or clothes.
• Laundry soap powder in 3 Ziploc bags. Enough for 3 loads.
• Fabric softener sheets used when drying clothes to prevent static
• Cell phone?  May be useful at LAX and Florida airports. 
  

Dress code:

Female clothing

No short skirts (slit or length may not extend above the knee)

All shirts must cover your stomach completely (with your hands raised) and have a very modest neckline.

No strapless or spaghetti-strap tops.

No short shorts (while standing straight with hands at side, shorts must at least be the length of your longest finger)

Very modest one piece swimsuit; you must wear a cover-up to and from the pool. (Local girls may not have one-piece swimsuits, but like it or not, the local guys are going to be more interested in the bodies of American girls.)

No lip, nose, or eyebrow rings.

Male clothing

Must wear shirts at all times, including to and from the pool. except when swimming.

No small, tight swimsuits (e.g. Speedo).

No ear, nose, lip, or eyebrow rings.

Overall appearance

No head shaving or dying of hair during mission trip.

No clothing that advertises alcohol, tobacco products or secular bands.

No expensive jewelry.

No makeup.

No underwear showing.

Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times for safety, except when inside or when swimming.

Laundry: 

Label all your clothes including underwear and socks with your name or initials.  You will go to a Laundromat twice during the trip and your clothes may get mixed up with others.

Do not bring iPods, walkman, hand held games, jewelry, etc that show wealth.  You will make us a target for theft.   Please don’t bring anything that you can’t afford to lose.

Packing tips

Pack two sets underwear and one t-shirt in your carryon bag in case your checked bag is delayed/lost. (We had about 9 bags delayed last year on the trip home)

Do not put anything valuable in your checked bags. If the airline looses your luggage they will not reimburse you for lost; camera equipment, jewelry, computers, cash (whether checked or carry-on), antiques, artwork, books and documents, china, videos, optical equipment or any other similar items. Passengers should carry these items with them. If it is something you wouldn’t want to lose then take it on the plane with you.

                                     

G.C. TRIPS SHIRT COLORS AND LAUNDRY DAYS

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
					30      RED	31
1	2	3       BLUE	4     GREEN	5    BROWN Laundry in pm	6        GREY	7
8	9    RED	10     BLUE	11   GREEN	12  BROWN Laundry in pm	13      GREY	14    RED