Hey everyone,

             Here is an updated packing list. Hopefully this will clear
some things up for you guys. If you have any questions or comments
about anything please let us know. Bring
everything you NEED, but remember to pack as light as you can since we
have limited space and we will be moving around alot! I hope you
all are doing well and that you are diligently seeking to spend time
with Jesus everyday. This is so important, because there are gonna be
some things that He wants to deal with in our lives before He sends us
out. I know He does with me before every trip. I encourage each of you
to take time to enjoy this whole experience. I know that it can
be stressful at times, but I promise you; if you you seek the Lord in
each little part of it, He will show up in ways you never imagined! He
is not a God that plays hard to get, it's His desire to reveal Himself
to you. You just have to have eyes to see. I pray that His grace and
love abounds in you more and more everyday! I'm so excited for what our amazing God has in store for us
this summer!    Jesse

                             No luggage! Backpacking packs are the best.

            Bring for sure-

• sandals - like chacos
• 1 pair of all purpose shoes
• 2 pair of long pants (mosquito protection) 
• 3 skirts and ankle length leggings/ knee length ones too- good for mosquito protection under skirts  
• 3-5 T-shirts 
• 1-2 long-sleeve shirts (good for mosquitoes, cool nights)
• 2-3 pair of shorts (not too short) or capris
• at least a weeks worth of underwear
• 1 sweatshirt or sweater - hoodies are great
• nice shirt for church
• socks for sports and long socks for mosquito protection
• sleeping bag (don't bring a bulky one or it will take up most of the room in your bag)
• small sheet â€" protection from mosquitoes and for the warmer nights
• small pillow
• two water bottles (one for sure!)
• headlamp â€" make sure it works!
• extra batteries
• your Bible and a Spanish Bible (if you can)
• journals 
• toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste, lotion, contact stuff, razor and shaving cream, etc.) Ladies â€" you don't need makeup
• plastic
  bags (ziploc-like) of varying size (put any bottle things in there when
  traveling in case they explode/ or roll clothes and put them in plastic
  bags to save space)
• anti itch ointment (for bug bites)
• Malaria and other meds - for stomach problems, headaches, cold medicine, Cipro, fiber, ibuprofen, Imodium, airborne, etc.
• band aids and antibiotic ointment
• baby wipes 
• mosquito repellent
• 1 roll of duct tape
• peanut butter (I know space is tight, but try to at bring at least 1 large plastic jar if not more)
• poncho or light raincoat
• Passport and shot record

            Recommended -

• letters from friends, and pictures
• sunglasses (cheap ones would be best)
• a long book or two (we can share them, so don't worry about not having enough)
• iPod (Just be careful about the music you have on it)
• Solar charger- to charge your iPod and batteries
• tweezers and nail clippers
• pocket knife (Do NOT pack in carry-on!)
• vitamins, fiber chews
• drink mixes
• candy and gum â€" ration them well
• athlete's foot lotion
• Cards or any kind of easy to pack games

OTHER ITEMS:

We need to bring some deflated soccer and volley balls, some frisbees, and a few air pumps w/needles. (they are very expensive in Peru)

HOST GIFTS:

We need to bring gifts for 15 men and 6 women that we will be working with. It would be great to bring some Christian books (in Spanish), hats, T-shirts, headlamps, batteries and whatever items a lady might like. We want to do this to show our appreciation and love for them!

Supplies for prison ministries- Soap and toiletries for women. Vitamins and educational toys for children (age 3 and under)

These are some things that we CAN get in Iquitos-

1. Toothbrushes, toothpaste

2. Shampoo, soap, conditioner

3. Hammock, mosquito net

4. Rope and string

Remember, pack as light as possible! Whatever you bring, you will be responsible to carry! Also, I know that you can't bring all of the items listed, so just do the best you can:)