packing tips for 2012 europe
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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
• 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
Must measure 39 inches or less
(height + depth + Width)
11 pounds of less when fully packed
Comfortable straps
Many compartments
Put NAME on all ITEMS For Cameras and valuables: Label with full name, P2P program H08290, your address and phone number.
• 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)
• 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.
•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
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
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
Hat & scarf 1 Under Armor, thermals for
warmth Swimsuit - tankini light / Disposable towel for
beach Pajamas (Conservative)
Travel Alarm ClockWatch2 Locks for luggage (TSA
approved)Voltage / current adapterPower converter for
electronics
• 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
• DO NOT BRING A PURSE UNLESS IT FITS IN YOUR BACKPACK.
• Fanny packs/backpacks are recommended for carrying items when touring.
• Must be smaller and fit into Suitcase
• Use for Home stay & return flight
• Wheels with good handles are BEST!
• 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
• 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
• Must measure 39 inches or less (height + depth + Width)
• 11 pounds of less when fully packed
• Comfortable straps
• Many compartments
• 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
• 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
• 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
•
• 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
• Remember, that whatever you purchase you must be able to carry yourself!!!!!!
• Pack your suitcase and leave some room for those special treasures.
Next meeting
•Thursday, May 31st • 6:30 pm•Project Fair Presentations
THANKS FOR COMING
• We will be there soon!!!!!!!
• Must measure 54 inches or less (height + depth + Width)
• 44 pounds of less when fully packed
• Wheels with good handles are Best
• 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
• Indigestion med. (Pepto Bismal /tums )• Anti –Diarrhea med. (Immodium )• Pain reliever (Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin,
Aleve)• Visine or saline eye drops• Allergy meds • Cold Medication
• 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