"What to Bring" Suggestions
Passport
Driver's license
Credit card, we suggest you bring only one
Flashlight or headlamp and extra batteries
Camera, batteries, memory card
Insect repellant with DEET
Sunscreen
Hat - the sun is strong
Bandana - for the dust, or to soak in cool water and wear around the neck to keep cool
Los Encinitos and San Marcos teams: There may be sheets on site, but you may want to bring a sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner, or air mattress. Bring your own towels.
Two or three sets of scrubs
Bathing suit
Personal toiletries
Personal medications, vitamins, (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate, Tums, band-aids, anti-bacterial ointments, etc.)
Anti-malaria meds
Wristwatch and/or travel alarm clock
Extra pair of prescription glasses; contact lens care items
Sunglasses
Cell phone - may or may not work in country. You can purchase an international calling plan from your carrier.
Water bottle - put your name on it
Reading material, crossword puzzles, sudoku - "things to do when the sun goes down"
Backpack or fanny pack - good for carrying items you may need throughout the day, e.g. camera, tissues, hand sanitizer, pens, etc.
Medical and dental personnel - instruments you will want at clinic