Packing

Understand the weather averages for the locations you will be visiting.

• What are the average day temperatures?

• What are the average night temperatures?

• Is snow likely? Is rain likely?

Clothing/shoes:

• Socks, underwear, sleepwear (if your group is camping - bring moisture-wicking clothing if possible)

• USD shirts – appropriate, NOT D-Days

• AWOL Shirt(s)

• Work clothes that you do not mind getting dirty/paint on. Plan to wear some items more than once!

• Change of clothing for cultural day and evening down time. Again, plan to wear items more than once!

• Shower sandals

• Comfortable, weather appropriate shoes that are closed-toed for hiking, working, etc.

• Appropriate seasonal coat/jacket, gloves, scarf, hat (check the weather)

• Work gloves & special work shoes/boots (if needed)

Other:

• Reusable water bottle, reusable plate/bowl/fork/spoon/knife

• Toiletries for the week (try to bring only what you need, don’t bring full-size items)

• Towel (microfiber quick-drying travel towels are a good option)

• Snacks (be reasonable, SLs will also purchase snacks for the group)

• Condensed travel blanket, pillow, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad (not all groups will need all this - only take what is necessary!)

• Travel-friendly games and activities: A book, cards, or other compact games (pledge to disconnect from phone/social media)

• Spending money for souvenirs (AWOL covers all meals and some snacks, but you may want extra money)

• 2 forms of Identity - (STUDENT ID and DRIVER’S LICENSE or other state ID)

• Phone and charger

• Ibuprofen/aspirin, prescription medications (site leaders will have a first-aid kit with them too)

• Ear plugs and eye mask

Do NOT bring:

• Valuables (jewelry, laptops/phones that cost more than a 3 credit hour course)

• Lots of shoes and clothing. Remember, plan to wear things more than once. Keep it minimal, we have limited space in vans!

• Tons of extra stuff (anything that you don’t really need - think twice before you pack it!)