Sample Packing List


AIRLINE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE                                                                                                                                                    
2 Suitcases (no more than 62 dimensional inches. Max weight is 50 lbs)
1 carry- on Bag (no more than 45 dimensional inches. Garment bags should not be carried on. Weight varies)
or a carrying case/backpack you may purchase at the MTC.
Photo Identification (in hand)
Temple recommend
four-generation pedigree chart
Journal
Pens, pencils, notebook, etc.
Conservative Shoulder bag
Missionary Books
scriptures
True to the Faith
Jesus the Christ, by James E. Talmage
Our Heritage: A Brief History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Our Search for Happiness, By M. Russell Ballard
Camera, bag, charger
Forms
Health Insurance
Immunization Sheet
Money
$200 Cash for Traveling/Emergencies
Money for MTC expenses
$20.00 to purchase a pillow and blanket/comforter when arriving
Scripture case with:
Scripture marking pencils
Pencils
Permanent marker
Scriptures
Notepads
Mints
Mission call letter (copy)
Hand sanitizer
Journal
CLOTHING                                                                                                                                                                                                             
6 - 8 Outfits
Suits
Blouses
Jackets
Sweaters
Dresses
Underclothing
8-10 Garments
White Bras
White Sports bra's
White Slip
Spandex Shorts for riding bicycle
Nylons
Tights
Shoes
1 pair comfortable brown Shoes (Water Resistant)
1 pair comfortable Black Shoes (Water Resistant)
Leather Winter Boots (1) (Rainboots)
Pday Shoes
Exercise Clothing (1 set)
Running Shirt
Running Pants
Knee-Length Shorts
Socks, sport (1)
Athletic Shoes
Other Activities (1 set)
Full Length Denim pants (1)
Sweatpants
Sweatshirt
T-shirts
Coat
Suit coats
Raincoat w/Liner
Heavy coat
Cold Weather Accessories
Winter Hat
Scarf
ear-bands
Gloves
Running head band
Cotton Leggings(3)
Socks, wool (3)
Sweaters (2-3)
Pajamas (1)
Robe
Slippers
Pajama pants
Shower Sandals
Belts
Jewelry (conservative)
Bracelets
Earrings
Necklaces
CTR Ring
plain, inexpensive Watch
PERSONAL ITEMS                                                                                                                                                                                                             
Lint brush
Clothes hangers
Camera
card
battery charger
case
Towels
Bath towels (2)
Hand towels
Wash cloths
Bedding
1 set Twin Sheets
Pillowcase (1)
1 Pillow
1 blanket
MISC.                                                                                                                                                                                                              
Umbrella
Small Sewing Kit
Alarm clock
Laundry bag
Small Flashlight / Headlamp
batteries
Mints
Handkerchiefs
Laundry stain stick
Small photo album
Book light
GPS Device
For Letters
Address book
Stamps
Lined letter paper pads
200 small envelopes
Mailing address labels
Music
Ipod
charger
Speakers
FIRST AID                                                                                                                                                                                                              
First Aid Kit
Multivitamins
Ibuprofen (1 btl.)
DayQuil cold medicine
Pepto Bismol tabs (2 pks.)
Imodium AD (1 btl.)
Cough drops
Sunblock
Anti-acid
Kleenex, travel
Insect Repellent
Personal Supplies

Face
Face soap
Face lotion
Mascara
Eyeshadow
Makeup Brushes
Eyeliner
Foundation
Blush
Chap stick
Lip Gloss
Body
Soap in container
Body Wash
Razor
Perfume
Deodorant
Body Lotion
Q-tips (Baggie of 100)
Nails
Manicure set
Teeth
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Floss
Hair
Hair spray
Hair Brush
Hair Bands
Bobby Pins
Blow Dryer
Shampoo
Conditioner

28 comments:

  1. This is amazing! thank you so much :)

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  2. So my hair is naturally wavy and goes just past my shoulders. I have sideswept bangs that I straighten nearly everyday because my blow dryer just doesn't cut it. I use my curling iron for that because it curls and straightens. I am going to Russia and I was wondering, if I have the adapter for the different voltage there... am I allowed to take a curling iron with?

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    1. If it fits in your luggage easily you may take a curling iron, keep in mind that there is not a lot of time to do your hair in the morning.

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  3. Thank you!! Did you get a list like this from your mission or the MTC? Or did you kind of just figure it out? I'm nervous that I'm gonna take extra or miss something!

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    1. This is everything I took, plus some extra suggestions from other missionaries.

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  4. Thank you so much!!

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  5. I'm printing this out!! Thankyou!!!

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  6. thanks!!! i'm so new to this whole mission thing (and lds for that matter) so thanks for taking the time to put this together! very helpful :)

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  7. in terms of bedding, do i have to bring my own pillow and comforter? I read somewhere that you can buy your pillow and blanket at the MTC but I'm going to the Mexico MTC. I don't even know if that makes a difference but... yeah...

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    1. I would recommend packing a very lightweight blanket of your own. You will not need to bring a pillow as they are usually provided for you, but definitely take 2 pillowcases. I was in the Guatemala MTC and they provided all of the bedding, but it was a huge comfort to have my own blanket and pillowcases.

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  8. This may seem silly...but iPods are allowed? I didn't realize they would be...where do you keep them while you're on your mission? Or does all the music loaded to it need to be stuff you can listen to on your mission?

    This is a great breakdown! :)

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    1. You are allowed to have a music player in most missions but it depends on the rules set by your mission president. You are generally only allowed EFY music, Hymns, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and other LDS artist music. You are NEVER allowed to use headphones. If you take an ipod it cannot have wifi capability and must have en external speaker.

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    2. Do you know if classical music is allowed?

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    3. Music allowed heavily depends on your mission President. I recommend writing a letter to your mission President or his wife before the mission and ask them any questions you have.

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  9. Thank you! This is great! Would you suggest buying clothes immediately or waiting till you know where you are going? For weather in different places, how much does that change what you bring? Thanks!

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    1. Yes, wait till you have your call and then Research, Research, Research!!! What are the average temps? What seasons are the longest? And what style of clothing will fit the best? Like, if you are going to Thailand you don't need winter things, you will want rain gear and light loose clothing. Or New York you will want to pack a lot of warm clothes and want to pay more attention to style because that maters more there. And so on..... So my tip is wait and then RESEARCH!!!!

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    2. Don't buy clothing until you know where you're going! The materials you'll want to be wearing, the thickness of your clothing, how much of one style... it will differ according to where you are called. :)

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    3. Definitely wait! It would make a HUGE different if you went to say, Brazil or Minnesota.

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  10. You are a life-saver! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

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  11. Wow! this is spectacular! Thanks! Quick question though: what is the music situation for the MTC? I'm going to Tahiti and already know the do's and dont's for music there, but I'll be in the MTC for 11 weeks haha so is an iPod allowed for working out? or no?

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    1. Not if you will be wearing headphones. Headphones are strictly off-limits in the MTC and mission, so don't even take them!

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  12. Do you know if there are hangers provided in the Mexico MTC? My son leaves this next Wednesday morning and I can't find the answer to this anywhere. Thx!

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    1. I am not familiar with the Mexico MTC as I was in the Guatemala MTC. They had a few hangers but they were all left behind by other missionaries.

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  13. Great list! A few other suggestions I've just come up with just this week as we're packing for my son to leave next week.
    -A small pocket calculator (for adding up grocery store items while shopping)
    -A calling card for the airport phone call they make as they are traveling from the MTC to their mission.
    -A small spray bottle (to relax wrinkles)
    -Some simple, quick recipes.
    -Thin binder/folder of favorite General Conference talks. (Also, translated into the language or your mission -- can be done instantly on LDS.org.)

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  14. OH MY GOODNESS. Thank you sooo much for posting this! You are wonderful!!!

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  15. Quick question! Hopefully you see this, it's pretty far back! Would you suggest taking separate shoes for pday than exercise? Such as vans for pday and nikes for exercise or just taking one or the other and use them for both? Thanks!

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    1. I recommend taking only one pair of shoes for pday and exercising. Oftentimes, missionaries get together to play soccer (if you go to a Latin country especially) or another sport. Its just easier to wear the same pair for everything and its better for packing.

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