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Mission Trip Packing List

When it comes to packing for mission trips there are really only a few items that are on my required list. My highly recommended list is quit long, but if I was ever limited to five things, the SANSBUG Mosquito Net Tent is item number three, only after my Bible and water filter. Here is my top five required packing items.

  • BIBLE: The obvious is not to be under stated by calling it the obvious. But what is an ambassador of Christ’s reconciliation doing on a mission trip without the only reliable source of the revelation of who God is, who man is, and about the great fixed chasm between this holy God and wretched man?
  • FLASH LIGHT: In many places around the world electricity may or may not be available. If it is reliable it may not be consistent. A flash light with extra batteries or a hand crank generator is vitally important.
  • ANTI-BACTERIA OINTMENT: I could put bug spray as a requirement, and I don’t ever intend to travel without it, but bug bites are inevitable. Some way to ease the pain and potential infection is critical.
  • WATER FILTER: Small personal water filters are readily available and relatively inexpensive.
  • SANSBUG MOSQUITO NET TENT: If your sojourning takes you to hard places where bedding is complicated and bug populations are high, you should consider this investment. If you are going to remote places where mosquito borne disease is likely, this mosquito/bug net tent will help keep you from being a feast for the mosquitos/bugs. I highly recommend this as a required packing list item.

What is it like to be a human feast for the night time mosquitos? Here is a picture of what P101092919 days in Haiti is like without a SANSBUG tent. If this can be avoided, why not? Of course the circumstances may prohibit your using this kind of protection, but if given the opportunity I wouldn’t travel without one. Visit the SANSBUG Mosquito Net Tent website for more information or contact me with other information I can help you with.

(This is a non-paid endorsement)

Visit their website HERE. We found their customer service to be helpful, the shipment was timely and the product… I’m convinced!

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SANSBUG Mosquito Net Tent allows multiple people to sleep in small areas covered and protected from bug bites.
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SANSBUG Mosquito Net Tent fits on a twin sized bed/mattress.
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SANSBUG Mosquito Net Tent

 

 

 

 

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the SANSBUG Mosquito Net Tent folds up into a convenient carrying case and fits into your luggage/backpack easily

Packing List

The following should only be considered as a recommendation, not as authoritative. Each participant is responsible for being a well informed and responsible hiker. Here is my recommended packing list for anyone planning on joining me on my 2014 attempt to summit Borah Peak on August 30.

Beware: Borah Peak is the highest elevation in Idaho at 12,662 ft above sea level. The hike is approx. 3.7 miles long (one way) and nearly 5,000 feet elevation gain. Temperatures can vary from extreme cold to extreme hot in the same day. Afternoon thunderstorms are normal with danger of lightning. Come prepared. If you are planning to attempt the climb with me and want to know more details of what I recommend, don’t hesitate to contact me.

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Recommended List of Things to Bring:

•Meal for Thursday night
•Day pack (I do have day packs available upon request)
•Water (I recommend a minimum of 120 oz of water. There is no water source on the trail. Do not plan on getting more water once you leave the trail head.)
•Trail mix (nuts, m&m’s, dried fruit)
•Energy bar/sandwich/beef jerky
•Sleeping Bag/tent or tarp/pillow/
•Well worn hiking boots with good durable sole (do not attempt this hike with brand new, never worn boots)
•Three pairs of socks
•Hat with a brim
•rain gear
•I recommend pants to be warn for the entire hike
•I recommend shirts with sleeves (sun burn happens quicker and with greater severity on shoulders)
•clothes for warm weather
•clothes for cold weather (weather changes with little warning)
•Winter hat (that covers your ears)
•Flash light
•Deodorant
•toilet paper
•chap stick
•Leather gloves (garden type)
•Sun Block
•Bug Spray
•Sun Glasses
•The night and early morning will most likely be very cold. (be prepared for extreme cold and extreme hot)
•Bible (small, pocket size)
•$10 for celebration meal on the return trip home.

Optional Items:
•Walking sticks (ski poles work fine, helpful for parts of the climb and decent)
•camera
•Be very picky on any other optional items you bring.

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