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Last Minute Packing Information

We have some last minute things to clear up for all of you as you are packing and getting ready to head on out. Some things might be different from what has been in the past and what might have been communicated to you earlier. 

1.    BAGGAGE REGULATIONS FOR YOUR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

Airlines are constantly changing their regulations and sometimes it’s tough to keep up on what airline charges and what airlines don’t for their baggage. We checked with the airline for your international travel and the following is allowed: 

Peru and Guatemala Teams

ONLY ONE CHECKED BAG NOT EXCEEDING 50LBS! 

Swaziland, Dominican and Ireland Teams

2 Checked bags allowed, not exceeding 50 lbs each.

2. PACKING LIST

Many of you have been asking about a packing list. It’s all listed out in your handbook on pages 19-21. Please refer to it for everything you need to bring with you.

3. PACKING

We are asking you to pack in either one or two suitcases.  Your domestic flight may only allow you one suitcase.  Space is limited during training camp and any bags you don’t need during training camp can be stored away until you leave, but there will be limited access to it. It would be good if you only had one bag or backpack during camp. Clothes will get dirty and sweaty, so don’t wear things to camp which you won’t mind getting dirty (if it rains, Georgia red mud doesn’t like to come out of clothes).

Pack as light as you can but bring as many supplies as you can. You don’t need to have a personal bag and a ministry bag, they can be mixed into one. We want you to bring ministry supplies, but don’t want you to spend extra money to get the bag here or there. (If you can’t get a jar of peanut butter in you won’t go hungry).

7 Comments

  1. Thanks for clearing up any questions. This news will make packing much easier.

    Three days to go…..

    Lynn Van Lenten (Ani’s mom)

  2. We have a ministry bag but with the items I think it is over 50 lbs. We are driving down so a domestic flight is not an issue. I am wondering if you combine items brought into other bags to distribute the weight or do you want us to bring the bag ready to go. If it goes over 50 lbs could I bring the extra items and they could go on another trip?

    We do have the personal bag and carry on figured out.

    Lori Zarichniak

  3. i was wondering if there is a vacume acessible at georgia because i have a vacume bag for my sleeping bag. also, i think i will be ok for the weight…possibly.

  4. Are the clothes for Georgia training camp different from those being packed for Africa? What are the best kind of clothes for camp?

  5. We will be redistributing items in bags, so if a ministry bag (and only a ministry bag at that) is over 50, we will most likely redistribute the items to other bags

    Kate, I’m not sure what you mean by vacume. Can you clarify?

    Clothes for training camp can be a little different from those that we will be wearing in Africa, but they don’t have to be. It’s common for people to wear athletic shorts or jeansit’s just important that these items fit the dress code.

  7. Kate-We don’t have what you’re talking about. It’s probably best to make alternate arrangements.

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