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Monday, April 7, 2008

Packing List- What not to bring

Because of some emails and posts we decided to update the packing list with stuff you dont need to bring.
1. An extra sleeping bag- you get issued a great sleeping bag from PC. We live in a ger and have never had a problem with being cold (while we were in our sleeping bag).
2. Do not bring a bunch of clothes- the clothes that you bring should be versitile, casual and business. Do not waste space with a bunch of clothes. You are going to have to drag those suitcases with you around the world so only bring what you really want.
3. Survival gear- you are going to be fine! PC takes good care of you the first three months. You are not going to need iodine tablets or magnesium strips or flint or anything like that.
4. If you are a woman skirts are nice when you have to tinkle outside ( says alli)
5. Travel gimicks- this is the same as the "survival gear". you probably wont need a solar battery charger, or an emergency radio (all the stations are in mongolian anyway).

Well we have to go to work now. Have fun getting your stuff together.

1 comment:

eimaj said...

Hi, I'm an m19. Great site! question: I understand we're issued a nice sleeping bag from PC, but I was wondering if a very compressible sleeping bag would be good to bring with me for travel outside Mongolia...? hopefully see you in a few weeks! best, Jamie