Deciding what to bring with me to Swaziland was difficult. There were too many things I wanted to pack because I had no idea of what I would be able to purchase in Swaziland.
The purpose of this list is to let you know what I use every day and whether or not it is available locally. Swaziland’s G15, I know you are out there. Please stop by and say hello or ask a million questions. And reference the list I made of my favorite items during
PST, because it is different from this list.
- Command hooks are holding up my bed net and another is used for my keys.
- A key chain.
- Lantern with rechargeable batteries.
- Petzl headlamp.
- Goal Zero portable fan that doubles as a single charge portable battery that can charge from the sun and electricity. I bought it as part of this kit.
- Klean Kanteen water bottle with sippy top (excellent for preventing
spillage, especially on public transportation). - Indoor/outdoor thermometer.
- Good pens.
- Weekly medication container.
- L.L.Bean toiletries bag.
- Celestial Seasonings tea.
- Comfy flip flops to wear inside.
- Teva sandals. I have these and these, and both are holding up great after a lot of wear and tear.
- Pictures of my favorite people and places.
- Ball cap.
- Fedora from San Diego Hat Company.
- L.L.Bean beach bag.
- Eagle Creek packing cubes.
- Plastic bowls.
- Pairing knife.
- Cards.
- Quick dry towel.
- Recipe box.
- Slim-fitting gardening gloves.
- Spray to clean my glasses.
- Multi-charge portable battery. It uses about 20 percent of its charge to fully charge my iPhone. I have this one from Into Circuit.
Additionally, I regularly use these items that are all available locally at reasonable cost.
- Non-stick skillet.
- Wooden spoon.
- Plastic turner.
- Plastic spatula.
- Freshly ground black pepper.
- Cinnamon.
- Hot sauce.
- Peanut butter.
- Popcorn.
- Plastic plates.
- Plastic silverware.
- Measuring cups, liquid and dry.
- Measuring spoons.
- 1 L pitcher.
- Soap box.
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