Y2I 2010 COMMUNITY TRIP PACKING LIST

 

Limit one suitcase and one carry-on.  Label luggage and carry-on.

 

SHOES—NO FLIP FLOPS

1 pair (at least) good sneakers or light hiking shoes.

1 pair of water shoes—closed/covered toe and strap on back; no flip flops

1 pair of sandals with strap around ankle 

 

CLOTHING FOR GUYS AND GIRLS

1 sweatshirt or sweater

12-14 T-shirts    (tank tops not allowed on hikes)

6-8 pairs of shorts

Underwear

Socks

2 pajamas

1 bathing suit

 

Additional items for girls

1-2 summer dresses or skirts (1 that falls below the knees)

1-2 longer sleeved blouses or dresses for religious sites.  Sleeves should go at least to elbow

Bras

Small purse/bag (to carry “stuff”)

Feminine hygiene products

 

Additional items for guys

1 collared shirt (polo shirt is okay)

1 pair of dressier pants (khaki or cargo okay)

kipah

 

IMPORTANT ITEMS

 

Hat

Flashlight

Sunglasses

Watch

Water bottle

Sun block (minimum 30 SPF)

Personal medicines (required)

Alarm clock (required)

Toiletries

• Lots of these:  Soap, toothbrush, brush/comb, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, razors (not in carry-on), other items you use on a daily basis

Medication clearly labeled and a prescription for the generic brand

Glasses and/or contact lenses and a prescription and lens solution

 

Towel, not too big; couple of washcloths

Camera, batteries, chargers (adapter)

Money belt or wallet

1 razor or other shaving equipment (do not pack in carry-on)

Small tube of Aloe in case of sunburn

Imodium AD (or similar)

Tums (or similar)

Tylenol, Advil, etc. (whatever you are used to taking at home)

Extra batteries, for camera and clock

Powder detergent or tube of Woolite (optional)

Snacks

2-3 gifts to share with new Israeli friends

1 gift for your host family

Pens

Journal

 

Pack a change of clothes, including underwear, in your carry-on for the plane.