Top products from r/PeaceCorpsVolunteers
We found 9 product mentions on r/PeaceCorpsVolunteers. We ranked the 8 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
2. The Insider's Guide to the Peace Corps: What to Know Before You Go
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
Show Reddit reviews3. One Hand Does Not Catch a Buffalo: 50 Years of Amazing Peace Corps Stories: Volume One: Africa (Peace Corps at 50)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Show Reddit reviews4. Gather the Fruit One by One: 50 Years of Amazing Peace Corps Stories: Volume Two: The Americas (Peace Corps at 50)
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Used Book in Good Condition
Show Reddit reviews5. A Small Key Opens Big Doors: 50 Years of Amazing Peace Corps Stories: Volume Three: The Heart of Eurasia (Peace Corps at 50)
Sentiment score: 2
Number of reviews: 1
Show Reddit reviews6. Gatorade Powdered Drink Mix, Frost Glacier Freeze, 76.5 oz., Makes 9 Gallons
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
When you sweat, you lose more than water. Replace what has been lost with GatoradeGatorade Frost has a light, crisp flavor that hydrates better than water, which is why it’s trusted by some of the world’s best athletes.76.5 Ounce Powder makes 9 GallonsFrost Glacier Freeze flavor
Show Reddit reviews7. Thai Kitchen Curry Paste, Red, 4 oz
Sentiment score: 1
Number of reviews: 1
Versatile Thai flavoring paste; authentic blend of aromatic spicesDID YOU KNOW? Our red curry paste is suitable for vegan dietsGluten free, veganTailored for culinary professionals, helping to inspire menusRecipe tip: For vegetable kabobs with a touch of Thai heat, just add 2 tsp of Thai Red Curry P...
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Peanut Butter is a big one, there is nothing that will make you feel more at home. I was never a big peanut butter eater, but after 6 months I was craving it.
I made sure to bring Sriracha and peanut butter in my bag. I had a lot of stuff (seasoning salt, ranch dressing mix, curry pastes, and good coffee) sent in a care package. PST is a crazy time - I never once thought about pulling out the food I brought, I just ate whatever was put in front of me. But it's nice to share some American snacks with your host family.
Edit: Gatorade packets are also great. I was able to get them from the PC office, but something like this would have been awesome.
If you DO get something wheeled, make sure it has durable wheels. I have no idea what the 'technical' term is, but the equivalent of off-road tires.
I used Eagle Creek to get my bags, and I did get one large wheeled bag and it has worked out great. Eagle Creek also has a 50% peace corps discount pro-deal you can use, which really helps as some of their stuff can be expensive.
Here's the bag I have: http://shop.eaglecreek.com/orv-trunk-30/d/1279. As stated in another post, I mostly used this size bag for packing clothes and stuff, and once at site, the big bag tends to sit there.
For my short trip backpack I used this one (I don't believe Eagle Creek sells it directly anymore, but I just checked and it is on Amazon): http://shop.eaglecreek.com/digi-hauler-backpack/d/1241_c_111.
Here it is on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Creek-Luggage-Hauler-Backpack/dp/B008NF3VF0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427386446&sr=8-1&keywords=digihauler.
Not quite 50% off on Amazon, but close.
There's a series called "50 Years of Amazing Peace Corps Stories" that's really good.
• One Hand Does Not Catch a Buffalo (Africa)
• Gather the Fruit One by One (The Americas)
• A Small Key Opens Big Doors (Eurasia)
• Even the Smallest Crab Has Teeth (Asia and the Pacific)