P2P: Hawaiian Island Discovery

• Your money: have a way to keep your money on you where it is difficult to be "nabbed" by greedy fingers. Some sort of moneybelt or wallet that you wear around your neck and under your shirt is best. You don't want to leave your money in your backpack. In this "hidden wallet" should be your money/debit card, Rx perscriptions, phone card and emergency phone numbers. You will be assigned to one Delegation Leader at the Bon Voyage picnic. That leader will carry your State ID throughout the program. You will only carry it through security at the airport, then give it back to your leader.

Zone #2: Your backpack -

• This school-size backpack will be with you at all times. You will use it as a carry-on in the airplane, but can trade things out of it into your suitcase and use it as a day-pack on the rest of the program.
• Your backpack should have lots of pockets to keep you organized. When on the airplane, you should pack one extra outfit to wear in case your luggage is lost. This probably won't happen, but you want to be prepared. Put this outfit in a big ziplock bag in the bottom of your backpack. (Don't forget underwear!)
• One full water bottle. You'll get thirsty on the plane and this will help you from getting dehydrated in the air. (Pack your second bottle in your gear bag.)
• First aid kit and Rx prescription medicines in original containers (If Rx comes in a box, flatten the box and keep the boxes on the bottom of your kit bag.)
• If you take scissors for blister kits and mole skin, pack them separately in your suitcase, you can not have them in your carry-on on the plane.
• Hand sanitizer is a must. You can get mini bottles of this in keychain form and attach to the outside of your backpack.
• Insect repellant. (You can get this in wet-wipe form in the WalMart camping section. You don't have to worry about it leaking!)
• Camera and film: pack this all in one ziplock on the top of your backpack because you'll have to take it out and have it scanned by hand by airport security. Packing it like this will save time with TSA agents.)
• Journal and something to write with. You'll officially begin journaling on the plane.
• Bring something to pass the time: cards, books, snacks, etc.
• Flashlight
• Sharpie Marker (for labeling the unlabeled)
• Batteries for cameras

Zone #3: Your suitcase -

• Zip-off pants are the best because they are so versatile.
• At Brigham Young U. the dress code allows shorts at mid-thigh and no shoulders revealed. Keep this in mind as you pack appropriate attire.
• Pajamas must be modest
• Cheap shower-shoes (flip flops) for the campground showers
• Sandals must have heal strap of some sort (You may wear these in the shower instead of flip flops.)
• If you are taking a beach towel consider: bring a thin one that takes up little space, bring an old one you can throw away before returning home to leave more space in your suitcase, you'll have towels in the hotels, but not camping. You may want to bring a mini camping towel or use your beach towel on those days. Bring 1-2 wash cloths.
• Have a packable mesh bag to keep all of your toiletries in so you can carry them easily to the bathroom.
• All "leakables" kept in ziplock bags. They will explode! Photo: Ambassadors wait in line with all their gear to check in at the airport.

Zone #4: Gear bag -

• This is a small duffel that fits "Camping Only" items. This is not an overflow bag from the suitcase. The gear bags will be left on the bus when not camping and you will not have access to this bag until camping days at Volcano Nat. Park.
• Mattress pad
• Sleeping bag
• Small pillow
• extra ziplocks
• mess kit and cutlery
• Second water bottle
• THAT'S IT!

Things you Don't Need -

• Laundry detergent: will be provided, but you will need to pay for the machines.
• Cell phone
• Electronic games: There are Gameboys on the TV systems in the airplane as well as movies and radio stations.

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