Packing List

I have a few odds and ends left to buy, but for the most part I am packed! I am spending a week in Seattle right before departure so I need to get this done sooner rather than later. It is my intention to post follow up information as time and experience gives me insight. I figure at a later date I will post a list including things I wish I brought and things I wish I had left behind.

This is what I have so far:

Electronics:
Laptop and charger
1TB hard drive
Solar charger and attachments
Bluetooth rechargeable speaker
Headlamp
Earbuds
iPod
Kindle
Adapter
Batteries
Flashlight
USB drives

Toiletries:
Body Wash/Face wash
Shampoo/conditioner
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Flossers
Razor/blades
Baby powder
Sunscreen
Nail clipper
Hair ties/headbands
Comb
Tampons (box of 18)
Menstrual cups (I have one Diva and one Lily cup)
Birth control (3 months)
Pumice stone
Tweezers
SPF lip balm



Clothing:
Knee-length skirt and dresses (5)
Pants- 1 tan linen and 1 black slacks
Jeans-1
Shorts- 1 plaid, 1 knee length cargo
Cardigans- 2
Tanks tops/undershirts- 5 in different colors
Thigh length tunic-1
Work shirts/blouses- 3
Casual shirts/t-shirts- 5
Leggings- 2
One piece swimsuit-1
Workout clothes- shirt, shorts, leggings
Raincoat
Bras- 2 normal, 2 sports
Underwear- 25
Socks- 2 dress, 2 sport
PJs- 1 pair
Hoodie- 1

Miscellaneous:
Quick-dry towel
Journal/notebooks
Pens
Hat
Sunglasses
Back-up glasses
Tiny frisbee
Umbrella
Knitting needles/yarn
Combo lock
Note cards
Family pics
Hammock
Duct tape
Watch
Peanut butter
Hammock
Games

Documents:
Private passport
Yellow vaccination card
Passport photos
Student loan paperwork
Vaccination records

Shoes:
Running shoes
Flip flops
Teva sandals
Boat shoes
Work flats

Everything should fit in my 75L hiking bag and one carry on. I feel like am underpacking on some things, at least compared to others. But I also believe that I am packing more than needed. I expect that I will be able to buy culturally appropriate clothing in Comoros. I don't want to bring much in the way of teaching material since that isn't very sustainable. I can live without American snacks and bath products. There is some specialty gear that I wonder if I will regret not having. I keep reminding myself that 735,000 Comorosians get by in Comoros just fine. And I am supposed to be living like a local anyway!

I will update as I discover everything that I have done wrong...


UPDATE: So I have received some advice and a care package that has added to my packing list. I picked up a number of games to use with the kids. I also bought some extra flashlights and basic supplies like sharpies and crayons. I've been convinced that one simply cannot come to Comoros without snorkeling gear. My best friend sent me a package with soap, pictures, and hanging clips. So I think I might end up using two checked bags instead of one! There are more pictures and details about my packing mishaps here: Packing Nightmare Continues