Kimochi

2005

Volunteer General Information

Navaho Workcamp

WHAT TO BRING

Personal Gear and Clothing List

It will be important to be flexible in your attitude and to learn from the experiences that you will have. 

I just returned from New Mexico and the climate was difficult.  It was cold, windy and sand was blowing.  The wind is difficult to deal with and it blows sand with a great force.  The sand will get into everything that you have and it is difficult to keep out of your tents.  The sand develops an electrical charge and it attaches to everything.  So, you must keep important items in sealed plastic bags.  Also, the sand will get into the meals and it is an interesting experience having a mixture of sand with your food.  

A first step towards this is planning on trying to pack everything in one bag/backpack.  

• We recommend a backpack because of the easy of carrying a load.  Each volunteer should limit themselves to one backpack-size piece of baggage.   ....and maybe a carry-on bag.

• If you need special food, you must bring a supply of it. 

• If you need special medication, you must bring a supply of it. 

Clothing

• Good boots or walking shoes with high tops to protect the ankle.   We recommend a simple hiking boot.

• Tennis shoes ....if needed.

• Sandals 

• Cool work clothing

• Light warm night clothing 

• Sun/baseball hat 

• Swim wear

• Light rain outer-wear

• Heavy Duty Socks

• Underwear and 1 set of thermal underwear

• T-shirts

• Pants

• Shorts

• Sweater shirt

• Windbreaker Jacket

• Light Rain Poncho

• Working leather gloves which has been treated with water repellant. 

• Small pocket knife/Swiss Army Knife.   This item needs to be packed in your checked bag.  You will not be allowed to carry it on the plane. 

• Back Support/Brace.  These simple wraps are good for back support while bending and lifting.  We are very careful with our work, but with constant bending and simple lifting, it is good to have simple back support.  

• Light sleeping bag

• Sleeping pad

• Light tent and tent fly/cover  

• Flashlight  & Batteries  This is a must!

• Water Bottle

• Sunglasses

• Space Blanket.  Just in case.

• Camera and Film

• Walkman-like Radio

• Note Book/Journal....if needed

• Envelopes/Writing Paper/Stamps....if needed.

• Pen/pencil