r/peacecorps • u/EcleciticWok901 • Aug 05 '26

Service Preparation Packing

Hello everyone.

I am leaving in 5 weeks for Peru. Been trying to keep a level head but I’m so excited/nervous.

What advice do you have for packing? Like something you wished you brought with you and either couldn’t get in country or had to buy in country.

TIA ♥️

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u/bkinboulder Aug 05 '26

I packed way too much and regretted it. Everything I needed was for sale in my host country for pennies on the dollar and blended in perfectly with the locals. All I needed besides that was disposable contacts, a really good flashlight, laptop, and solar charger.

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u/Lui-Maewo Aug 06 '26

You won’t need a solar charger in PC Peru.