- Hat with brim (for trips, baseball cap is recommended)
- Sunglasses or eyeglass guard
- Good strong water canteen (2 liters)
- Swimsuit
- 1 Towel (for swimming outside the hotel)
- Backpack for every day
- Overnight bag (for overnight travelling)
- Underwear
- Shorts
- Socks
- Sleepwear
- Sweat shirt – It can get chilly at night
- 2 pairs of comfortable long pants which you don't mind being messed up for hikes
- 2 Nice blouses/tops and 2 skirts for Shabbat for girls
- 2 Button-down shirts and nice pants for Shabbat for guys
- 1 Pair of nice shoes for Shabbat
- Comfortable sneakers or walking shoes without heels or sandals
- Shoes for walking through water (crocs are fine, flip flops aren’t)
- Hiking boots (or sturdy sneakers)
- Toiletries (wrap any shampoo or the like in plastic bags to avoid spillage should the container burst from weight or pressure) soap, deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste
- Basic medication e.g. sunscreen, pain relief pills for headaches or stomachaches, Mosquito repellent, anti-bite cream
We recommend bringing some modest clothing (skirts covering to the knees for women, head coverings for men, shirts covering shoulders, etc.) to wear on Shabbat and when visiting religious areas and sites (jacket and tie is unnecessary).
Electronics
- Cell Phone with charger
- Alarm clock with batteries
- Ipod, MP3 with charger
- Camera with plenty of batteries
- Camcorder with charger
- Shavers/razors
- Hair blow dryer
Miscellaneous
- Approximately $150 - $200 spending money for snacks, gifts, etc.
- Driver’s license – you’ll need it for some activities..
- Notebook and pens
- You do not need to bring a sleeping bag!
And if you forget anything, don't panic, you can purchase most American products in Israel!
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