2015 Packing List
What to Bring For Your Restore Haiti Trip!
PRIORITY ITEMS
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Passport!! – triple check!
Passport wallet, holder, or pack – some have straps for waist or neck
Money – SMALL BILLS $1’s and $5’s a total of $100US should be plenty
Credit Card for Emergencies and Airport Travel
***PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT CREDIT CARDS are NOT accepted where we are in Haiti***
CLOTHING
NEW POLICIES:
Our Community Leaders in Haiti have requested our teams to be very
cautious how we dress in their city.
They are a modest church body and we are there to partner with them. As
missionaries to their community we need to comply with this request and
dress appropriately.
Women we are requesting NO shorts be worn with the only exception
being for sleepwear.
*Please however DO NOT walk around the hotel with your sleepwear on.
Please Wear:
o Your Restore Haiti T-shirt for Travel Days!
o Wearing them really helps you out in airports, as it is an easy way for
airline and airport employees to identify you as a group.
o It has saved us on many occasions and even given us priority with
customs, security, seating etc.
Dress Clothes for Church, Restaurants, Other Dress Up Outings
o You will need a Total of 2-3 outfits for church, restaurant and possibly
another outing.
o It can be a combination of clothing pieces and does not need to be
3 separate outfits.
Dress Clothes Occasions – Appropriate, Modest Attire:
Men:
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Khaki Pants
Dress Pants
Button Up Dress Shirts
Polo Shirts
Dress Shoes
Nice Casual Shoes
NO Flip Flops for these occasions please
Women:
o Skirts and Dresses LONG (Below the knees),NOTHING low-cut, Maxi
Skirts/Dresses are good items for length.
o Dress Pants
o Modest tops - nothing low-cut, thin, revealing or spaghetti straps
o Comfortable Dress Shoes
o NO Flip Flops for these occasions please
Casual Summer Clothes for daily routines
o You will need a Total of 6-8 outfits for daily activities
o It can be a combination of clothing pieces and does not need to be
6-8 separate outfits.
o Please factor in a couple of outfits for work projects
Daily Clothing – Appropriate, Modest Attire:
Men:
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Jeans
Long Shorts
T-shirts
polo tops
Women:
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NO SHORTS except for sleeping in, in your room
Capris
Jeans
Skirts
Dresses
T-shirts
Other Modest Tops – again nothing LOW-CUT, revealing, thin, or
spaghetti strap
Everyone:
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Underwear - Bring enough just in case laundry cannot be done
Socks
Pajamas
Modest Swimwear – Please NO bikinis or low cut suits.
Hat
Light Rain Jacket
Bandanas
Sweatshirt or jacket for airport travel(optional)
Shoes for Daily Wear
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Sandals w/good soles for walking
Water Shoes for Beach (optional)
Sturdy Shoes (From Keen Sandals-Hiking Boots)
Sneakers
Medical Clinic Attire (only if you will be working in this capacity)
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Scrubs
Light pants
Athletic wicking t-shirts
Personal Items
Note:
TSA Regulations state this:
“Liquids, gels, aerosols, creams and pastes must be 3.4 ounces (100ml) or less per
container; must be in 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger
placed in screening bin. The bag limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring.”
Restore Haiti Recommends:
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Anything over 3.4 ounces can be place in another Ziploc bag, Labeled with Team
Members Name and place in a CHECK IN BAG.
We advise these “Larger Liquid” bags to be spread out amongst the CHECK IN
BAGS in case a bag is lost so the team does not lose ALL liquids.
Bath & Beauty
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Shampoo
Conditioner
Body wash or bar soap
Loofah or wash cloth (soap alone doesn’t cut through layers of dirt)
Shaving cream
Razor (disposable works best for travel)
Face wash
Deodorant
Toothbrush (1 extra recommended)
Toothpaste
Mouthwash
Mousse/Gel
Foundation
Waterproof mascara
Makeup remover or Face Wipes
Chapstick
Cotton balls
Q-tips
Brush
Hair ties, elastics
Little hair bands – for braiding – our little girls there love to braid hair
Feminine products
Roll of toilet paper (for the hotel) – NO FLUSHING
Little packs of tissues (carry everywhere it doubles as Toilet Paper)
Earrings
Necklaces
***Please leave all expensive jewelry home! ***
***If you have a diamond engagement ring we advice you leave this at home also***
Outdoors
o Water Bottle(ones with a spout you don’t have to touch is best)
o Sunblock – Small Size for carry on-Large Size for Check In
o Insect Repellent - Small Size for carry on-Large Size for Check In
Note:
How to Apply Sunblock/Insect Repellent
1. Apply your SUNBLOCK first
2. 15-30 minutes after you apply SUNBLOCK Apply INSECT REPELLENT
3. They will not be effective if you don’t follow these guidelines
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Outdoors (Con’t)
o Aloe Vera Lotion/Gel (there are several varieties and even one with Lidocaine
if you burn badly)
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Antibacterial Gel - Carry in your daypack – Bring 2
Baby Wipes or Wet Ones
Sunglasses
Beach Towel for Beach Day
Gloves: Work, Rubber Dish Gloves - Clorox used in water, and Non-Latex Medical
Gloves
o Dust Masks
For Devotions and Personal Time
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Bible
Team Book you are reading or any book
Notebook
Pens
Food
Note:
• We recommend bringing something to eat that is easily accessible in
your bag for ALL travel, as it is a long trip.
• You may not always have time to grab food in the airport.
• Also avoid food items that melt easily, it’s hot.
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granola bars
protein bars
trail mixes
cookies
pretzels
Dried Fruit
Fruit Leathers
Jerky
Cheese or Peanut Butter /Crackers Packs
Nuts
Gum
Electrolytes – **See Below
Note:
**We strongly recommend you bring Electrolyte Packets of some variety.
• You can use one in the morning before or during breakfast.
• It is best not to wait until you feel light headed to take them.
• Please check with your Doctor if you have high blood pressure or
diabetes or any condition that would prevent you from high amounts
of salt/sugar. These are typically the main ingredients in electrolytes.
• They do have varieties that you can take so just ask your physician for
recommendations
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First Aid
“Your Personal Pharmacy”
• We suggest keeping items you need in your daypack not at the hotel
o ALL Prescriptions you are taking currently
o Anti-Malarial – If one person gets malaria it puts the WHOLE team at a
greater risk.
o Dramamine - or other travel sickness meds – Please take before
arriving in Port au Prince and at least an hour before your return trip.
o Ciprofloxacin or other broad-spectrum antibiotic your Physician
recommends for travel.
o Vitamins
o Probiotics (non refrigerated variety)
o Imodium
o Pepto Bismol, Prilosec, or other stomach upset medicine
o Pain Reliever – Aleve, Tylenol or advil
o Benedryl – environmental allergy meds
o Cortizone cream or anti itch cream
o Antibacterial ointment/cream
o Bandaids
o Braces for ankle, knee etc if you need them.
Electronics
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• Bringing and use of electronics are up to your TEAM LEADER.
• Please do not bring items you are not allowed to bring.
o Watch/Alarm Clock
o Small fan (battery & plug)
(Optional, most rooms have AC however nice when the power is out)
o Batteries (for the fan)
o Camera
o Camera Batteries, chargers & cords
o Computer & charger
o Phone (Check with your phone company for international rates)
o Charger & cases
o iPod
o Charger & headphones
o Flashlight
Miscellaneous
o Small fleece blanket (if you want for sleeping ~ it can get cold at night
and in the airport)
o Gallon & quart size Ziploc bags
o Trash Bags for Dirty/Wet clothes
o Mini Powder Laundry Detergent (if you want to wash anything)
o Scissors – Put Check in Bags ONLY!
o DayPack – RH provides one J
o Things to play with the little kids while we’re sitting around (bubbles,
hair ribbons, nail polish, balls, tattoos, crayons, etc.)
o Gift(s) for your sponsor child(ren)
Team Leaders - Suggestions for you to carry for your team
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Slush Fund $ SMALL BILLS!!
$10 per person for Tourist Tax upon arriving in Port au Prince Airport
Team Phone w/International Plan. Check with your Carrier for details
First Aid Kit
Pens
Sharpies
Scissors (Check-in Bag ONLY)
Pocket Knife (Check-in Bag ONLY)
Duct Tape
Colored Painters Tape or Duct Tape
Paper clips
Rubber Bands
Paper – Notepads, Post Its
Extra Electrolyte Packets
Notebook
Garbage Bags - for laundry, raincoats, seat protectors etc.
Large Hand Sanitizer (Check-in Bag ONLY)
Extra Snacks for Team