DETAILED Sister Missionary Packing List!

(sorry, I just needed my Ryan Gosling fix for the day)

Now that we've gotten that out of the way....

I made this packing list starting from this awesome sister's list here, 

and then changed it up a little bit to fit my own needs.

My mission has humid hot summers, and humid cold winters, 

so I have to be prepared for both! The struggle is real...

I'm a perfectionist and a worrier, so this list is VERY detailed and probably has more than I'll need, but it makes me feel better to have it all written down. 

(But ultimately, keep this in mind: the olden day missionaries had NOTHING to start with on their missions- "they were without purse or scrip"- but God still watched over them and took care of their needs... so if they can do it we can too!)

Hope this helps!

Bags and Suitcases

- A larger cross-body purse (OGIO will give a 50% missionary discount if you fill out this form)

- A smaller cross-body purse (not necessary, but just a regular-sized purse if you want)

-  2 suitcases (62 dimensional inches, no more than 50 pounds)

-  1 carry-on suitcase (45 dimensional inches)

- duffle bag (good for splits, but not necessary)

-  Luggage Tags

-  Camera case

-  Toiletry bags (makeup case, etc.)

-  Scripture case

- Packing cubes (only if you want)

Underclothes

-  12-14 pairs regular garments (Drilux if going somewhere humid, thermals if somewhere cold; otherwise it's whatever is comfortable for you!)

- 2 white running sports bras

- 3 white bras/nude

- 2-3 slips

- a couple of long sleeve undershirts (if going somewhere cold)

- 4-5 short-sleeve undershirts; neutral colors and then maybe some fun colors too! (I like the new DownEast Essential tees- they fit perfectly over garments so they don't show!)

Feet

- 1-2 pairs of neutral colored (cream/black/gray/tan) COMFY shoes for heavy-duty walking (Clarks, Keen, Naturalizer, Dansko, etc.)

-a few pairs of colored flats, for days where you don't walk as much (Target, H&M, etc.)

-a pair of short heels (not necessary, unless you like heels!)

-Dr. Scholl's inserts (Walmart, not necessary)

- Waterproof rain boots (if needed)

-Snow boots

-Boots for fall

- Tennis shoes (for Workout & Service)

- 1 pair shower flip flops

- 1 pair of slippers/fuzzy socks (for warm feet on those cold winter nights)

-heavy duty socks to wear with boots in winter (to keep feet warm)

- half socks (12 pairs, to wear with flats)

-6 pairs of regular socks for exercising

Workout Clothes

- 2 short sleeved running shirts/t-shirts

- 1 long-sleeve running shirt/sweatshirt

- 2-3 pairs of workout pants/sweats

- headbands!! (to keep hair back from face)

Service & PJs

- 2 pairs of PJ pants

-2 pairs of PJ shorts

- 5 t-shirts/normal shirts (Service and Pday)

- 2 pairs of jeans (Service & Pday)

Outerwear 

- 1 winter coat

- winter gloves, scarf, earmuffs/earwarmers

- 1 rain coat

- 2 peacoats/jackets (for colder but not snowy weather)

- sweatshirt (for working out or just to wear at night if it's cold)

Everyday (*thrift shopping will save your life!)

- 8-12 Skirts (get mostly neutral colors, so it's easier to match with shirts, but then get a few more patterned ones for fun!) *ALSO: I've heard that once you get out into the field, comfort beats style!

-10-20 Shirts

-Sweaters

-Cardigans

- 1-2 Dresses

-Tights/leggings

            -regular tights (solid colors; black, gray, maybe a colored pair for fun)

            -fleece-lined (for cold days)

- Belts

- Jewelry (keep it simple)

- Watch

Bathroom Supplies

- 1 towel (small microfiber one for hair)

- 2 regular bath towels

- 1 hand towel

- 2 wash cloths

- Face wash 

- Face lotion/moisurizer

- Mascara

- Eyeshadow

- Eyeliner/sharpening pencil

- Tweezers to pluck the brows!

- Foundation and  powder

- Face sunscreen (not necessary)

- Chap stick, lip gloss!

- Body wash, shampoo, and conditioner (just need small bottles, then get bigger once get to area)

- Razor and Shaving cream

- Perfume

- Deodorant

- Lotion!

- Nail polish

- Toothbrush

- Toothpaste

- Floss

- Hair spray

-  Hair mousse and gel

- Hair brush and comb

- Hair ties

-Hair accessories (bows, flowers, headbands, etc.)

- Bobby pins 

- Blow drier

- Curling iron

- Straightener

- lady items

-contacts and solution

Outdoor

- Umbrella (preferably one that can be compact and fit in your bag)

- Insect Repellent (contains DEET, 20%-35%)

- Sunscreen (at least 45 SPF)

- Aloe vera (for those sunburns)

Bedding

- set of bedding (TWIN)

- 2 pillow cases

- Blanket/quilt (I've heard it helps to have a blanket from home, for those inevitable nights when you will feel lonely and cry yourself to sleep (but remember- it's all for a good cause!))

Other items 

- Alarm clock with no radio (and also preferably without an obnoxious sound.... is that even possible?)

- Tide TO GO

- photo album/pictures/quotes/general conference talks/inspirational things to put on your wall and remind you of home and why you came on your mission in the first place

- Exercise ideas

- Recipe book

- Address book (to keep contact info. for people you meet, and also to keep contact info. for the people you leave behind so you can write them while you're gone)

- Stamps

- Envelopes

- CD’s with church musica

- piano music

- First Aid Kit (multi-vitamins, cold meds, decongestant, fever reducer, pain reliever, anti- diarrhea meds, antibiotic ointment, anti-itch cream, anti –fungal cream, band aids, etc.)

- pair of glasses, with case and cleaning solution and cloth

- Sewing Kit (mini)

- Thermometer

- Laundry Bag (BAG- I've heard you want a bag so you don't have to lug your laundry all over the MTC)

- Duct tape (for blisters)

- Flash light

- Batteries

- Camera 

- jump drive (to save pictures on from camera, that way if your camera gets stolen you won't lose them)

-SD card reader (to put your pictures on the computer so you can upload them and email them to your family)

-$200 on a personal debit card (for traveling expenses; they will give you a church debit card when you get out into the field for all other mission expenses like groceries, etc.)

-$50 in cash for MTC

-wallet

Churchy stuff

- Scriptures

- Journal

- 5-Subject notebook (to make notes in while studying)

- Pens, pencils, colored pencils, highlighters 

- Copy of patriarchal blessing

- Copy of call letter

-Mission approved books

- Pedigree chart (4 generations back)

Don't forget!

- Current temple recommend

- Government issued ID to show at airport (Driver’s License)

- Immunizations Record (need when dropped off at MTC)

- DMV Driving Record (if going on a driving mission; your mission president should tell you)

- Quarters to make calls from the airport

Things to Do Before Leaving:

-figure out bank account

-figure out cell phone

-go to the dentist, eye doctor, and finish up any other medical problems

-get tax info all ready for parents

-make sure deferment and everything for school is finished up, and the school knows to contact parents while I'm gone

-get blog ready to go

-figure out what to do with Facebook account

-make an “inspiration book” of quotes, talks, pictures, exercise tips, recipes, etc.

-gather piano music and music/talks to listen to

-get driver’s license extended (if going to a driving mission- your mission president will let you know)

-pack up all my stuff

Good Luck Sisters!

We are part of God's army, and with Him we can accomplish 

ANYthing and ALL things that he asks us to do.

"And whoso receiveth you, there I will be also, for I will go before your face, I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up."

-D&C 84:88-