Satellite phone: To contact the U.S. in case of an emergency.   If we need immediate transportation out of the Congo.

26 - 2-way radios for communication inside the Congo amongst ouselves.  This was the cheapest and most efficient way of communication.   Needes two AA batteries to work and will run around 40 hours on stand-by.

500 AA batteries for 2-way radios and little flashlights.

4 big hand-held spotlights for patrolers to see what is going on around camp at night.

50 little flashlights for personal use.

Personal items such as tooth brushes and clothes.  Every person is allowed on bag.

Water Purifier to collect water from the river and purify it to make it edible.

Enough tents for everyone to sleep in.'

Sleeping bags for 20 people to sleep in.

1 extra battery for the satellite phones in case of faults in the first or in the case of the battery going dead.