You will be able to buy some of these items in Fiji, but being prepared and bringing some from the start puts you in good stead for the entire trip. The items below will be sufficient for the entire month.
We Advise You Bring…
- Bag – A suitcase is fine, but a large backpack or holdall is often easier to carry (especially for the rural areas)
- Laterial Flow Test (Rapid Antigen Test) – So you can test for COVID before entering the village
- Mosquito Repellent
- Small backpack / daypack (for day-to-day use)
- Single or double bed sheet or sleeping bag liner (for village immersion)
- Towels
- Torch (or ideally a head torch)
- Padlock
- Watch or Alarm Clock
- Good Water Bottle (we do not encourage buying any single use plastic in Fiji)
- Notebook and Pen
- Sun Cream (high factor)
- Wash bag and personal care:
- Shower gel & soap
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Razors
- Shaving Gel
- Small mirror
- Tweezers
- Tampons/sanitary towels (pack these even if you don’t expect to be on your period during project)
- Laptop and Charger
- Surge Protector
Optional Kit…
Additionally, you may find these items useful to bring:
- Stuff sacks (helps organise your clothes)
- Contact lenses/spare glasses
- Scissors
- Safety pins
- Baby wipes
- Cotton wool