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Must measure 54 inches or less (height + depth + Width) Wheels with good handles are Best 44 pounds or less when fully packed

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Page 1: Packing tips for 2012 europe

• Must measure 54 inches or less

(height + depth + Width)

• Wheels with good handles are Best

• 44 pounds or less when fully packed

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• Small Flashlight • Micro fiber towel for fast drying.• Water bottle carrier• Vitamins(very important), Flavor

packets for H2O, Cards, light weight games

• Extra contacts/glasses• COPY OF PRESCRIPTIONS

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Must measure 39 inches or less

(height + depth + Width)

11 pounds of less when fully packed

Comfortable straps

Many compartments

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Put NAME on all ITEMS For Cameras and valuables: Label with full name, P2P program H08290, your address and phone number.

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• Clothing should not be too tight or too loose (baggy pants falling off is not acceptable)

• Shorts are to be finger length.

• Blouses and shirts cover the shoulders (no bra straps showing or muscle shirts)   

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• Shirts should not have writing, logos or pictures that would be offensive.

• Avoid the three B's, (belly, breast, or bottom…or wear pants or shirts that expose your underwear.) This also includes in hotel corridors.

• Bathing suits must be conservative. One piece only or tankinis.

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•Weather in the four countries:

•France & Italy 85 degrees F plus

•Austria and Switzerland 70 – 75 degrees F usually

NIGHTS CAN BE COLD in Austria and Switzerland

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Stay with this GuidePTP shirt

(an extra is recommended) 1- pairs of long pants 3- pairs walking shorts 2 tops long sleeve – pack for

layering, dry weave… 5 short sleeve shirts

1

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Stay with this Guide 1 Dress Collared Shirt – Boys 1 Dress or blouse and skirt / pants –

Girls 1 Sweater, Sweatshirt, or Fleece 1 Windbreaker or 2 or 3 Rain Ponchos At least 7 changes of underwear /

socks

1

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Hat & scarf 1 Under Armor, thermals for

warmth Swimsuit - tankini light / Disposable towel for

beach Pajamas (Conservative)

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Travel Alarm ClockWatch2 Locks for luggage (TSA

approved)Voltage / current adapterPower converter for

electronics

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• Two pairs of Walking shoes, running shoes, or hiking boots ONLY & One that is a little dressy

Water shoes if wanted or closed toe sandals

NO FLIP FLOPS WHATSOEVER!• SOCKS

• COMFORTABLE

• CLOSED TOE/ PROTECTIVE

• START WEARING THEM

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• DO NOT BRING A PURSE UNLESS IT FITS IN YOUR BACKPACK.

• Fanny packs/backpacks are recommended for carrying items when touring.

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• Must be smaller and fit into Suitcase

• Use for Home stay & return flight

• Wheels with good handles are BEST!

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• List of suitcase contents on carry on & in an email. (Needed if reporting a loss)

• Kleenex packs • Hand sanitizer • Moist towelettes….. Bathrooms lack

soap or paper-towels (germ killer)• Chap stick

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• Hat for sun protection - (Hat’s are acceptable outside, but can not be worn inside.)

• Sunglasses• Insect Itch/Bite treatment…. Cortizone

or Benadryl cream• Gum for cabin pressure• Pre-packaged food (ex: granola bars

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• Must measure 39 inches or less (height + depth + Width)

• 11 pounds of less when fully packed

• Comfortable straps

• Many compartments

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• Blow up neck Pillow –(GREAT for bus rides also)

• Eye Shade Daylight on Plane -------(good for bus rides also)• Disposable Foam Earplugs (good for

sleeping on trip)• Music IPOD etc.• Splicer for sharing music• Pictures of family

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• Only Bring what you need. • Try out how much you need NOW and ONLY BRING THAT• Keep in ZIP LOCK bags• BRING EXTRA ZIP LOCK ALL SIZES

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• Travelers’ Digestive Issues (Optional suggestion only)–Taking ACIDOPHILUS PILLS TWO

WEEKS BEFORE TRIP – Helps to build a good base for digestive system to

handle new environment and food

–Pepto Bismal / tums / Immodium… anti –diarrhea med

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• Z Pack (antibiotic) in case of illness• Motion sickness meds. (Pressure band,

the patch etc. Dramamine tends to make kids tired.)

• First Aid kit – small• Cold Medications• Pain Relievers – Tylenol, Advil, Aleve…• Allergy medicines

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• Remember, that whatever you purchase you must be able to carry yourself!!!!!!

• Pack your suitcase and leave some room for those special treasures.

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Next meeting

•Thursday, May 31st • 6:30 pm•Project Fair Presentations

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THANKS FOR COMING

• We will be there soon!!!!!!!

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• Must measure 54 inches or less (height + depth + Width)

• 44 pounds of less when fully packed

• Wheels with good handles are Best

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• Pictures of home and family to share with others

• 2 TRAVEL LOCK (TSA) for the trains and hotel stays. Do not LOCK Checked luggage Pack lock in carry-on.

• 5-6 Disposable Rain Ponchos – • Small Flashlight

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• Indigestion med. (Pepto Bismal /tums )• Anti –Diarrhea med. (Immodium )• Pain reliever (Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin,

Aleve)• Visine or saline eye drops• Allergy meds • Cold Medication

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• Hat for sun protection - (Hat’s are acceptable outside, but can not be worn inside.)

• Sunglasses• Bug Repellant …… • Insect Itch/Bit treatment…. Cortizone or

Benadryl cream • Small Flashlight