CHARGE PACKING LIST

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We have updated the packing list for South America and will be updating country specific packing lists as they become available. Please contact us at charge@globaltribesoutreach.com with any questions.

Recommend Vaccinations

It's likely you will be exposed to new bacterias during your time traveling internationally. Here are some vaccinations we recommend receiving or bringing up to date, prior to your trip to help prepare your body.

• Covid - 19 (Pfizer, Moderna, or Johnson’s Janssen)

• Hepatitis A

• Hepatitis B (If time does not allow you to get both, Hepatitis A is more important because it is most easily passed on in Asia.)

• DTP - Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis

• MMR- Measles, Mumps, Rubella

• Optional: Rabies and Japanese Encephalitis

• Yellow fever

Clothing

The weather on your Charge trip can range widely. Remember, you'll be able to buy clothes where the locals buy clothes, so if you don't have the right type of clothes, chances are you'll be able to buy something that will work at the local market. A good general rule is that synthetic clothes are more practical than cotton shirts and jeans. They weigh less, are easier to pack, and dry out more quickly. 

Backpack

For most Charge trips, having a good trekking pack will be really important. As a general rule, a good backpack is not something you want to skimp on. You’ll probably want a large pack; 55-80 liters. Kelty makes great backpacks and they offer lifetime warranty on all their packs. Osprey also has a large variety of packs, promoting unmatched comfort and lifetime warranty. Be sure to include a backpack cover if there's a chance you'll be out in the rain. You may have to purchase it separately. Your pack will go with you everywhere! Choose carefully.  Kelty Coyote 80 Pack   Kelty Rain Cover  Osprey Atmos 65 AG  Osprey Rain Cover

Other Stuff
 

These items are not required for your trip unless specified below. These are simply items we endorse if you do need to buy items.

• Small/Day Backpack. Osprey Daylight Plus

• Flashlight. A headlamp is best. Be sure to take a few changes of batteries. Vitchelo V800 Headlamp AAA battery 8 pack

• Dry bag. For your most valuable things. Dry Bag (2 Pack)

• Pocket Knife. Often useful for many things. Gerber Mini Knife

• Water Bottle. We recommend 32 ounce Nalgene’s. They are cheap and durable. Nalgene 32 Oz Water Bottle

• Towel. A small absorbent travel towel is best. Rainleaf PackTowl

• Sunscreen. May be more useful than you think. Sun Bum Face Stick

• Insect Control. As a general rule, where it’s hot and humid, there are all kinds of bugs. DEET works most effectively. Repel 4 oz 100% DEET Repel 4 oz DEET Free

• Sleeping bag. Small is good, but staying warm is good too. A sleeping pad is optional and probably not worth the space it takes unless you have a tough time sleeping on hard surfaces. Kelty Cosmic 20 Degree Sleeping

• Toiletries. Toothbrush, toothpaste, soap and deodorant are highly recommended. Hanging Toiletry Kit

• Travel Pillow. Not necessary, but can come in handy for those long bus/train/airplane rides. Travelrest Ultimate Travel Pillow, Trtl travel pillow

• Camera. Optional. It’s nice if for at least one person to have a camera.

• Traveling Wallet. RFID Travel Neck Wallet RFID Travel Money Belt

• Small Bible. Not a big deal, but a small and compact Bible works best. ESV Thinline Bible

• Journal and Pencil/pen. Be sure to take a journal, something small and lightweight. Oxford Hardcover Journal