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What’s In Your Backpack?
Drew Crandall
Manager, Girls’ Education Program
“My trips to the field focus on people living in remote places, so I pack for treks and village meetings.”
From remote villages in the Himalayas to fishing communities on the coast of Africa, Drew’s work puts him in contact with people from a host of different cultures. We asked him what he brings along when he hits the road.
Drew’s inventory:
- Pocket Swahili dictionary
- Country guides: for a crash-course in regional history, culture and proper etiquette
- Photos from home: the people I meet always want to see pictures from the U.S. I like to have photos from D.C. and Vermont (where I grew up) to show people. It gives them a different view than the New York City skyline most seem to know best.
- WWF souvenirs: small panda pins and other tokens are nice introductory gifts
- Notebook: to jot down notes while speaking to program recipients and other locals
- Laptop and a good camera
- Large plastic baggies: they keep my gear dry during rainy treks or ocean travel
- Basic first aid kit and hand sanitizer: many communities don’t have easily accessible running water for regular hand-washing
- Waterproof, breathable all-weather jacket: a must for smooth transitions between Kenya and Tanzania’s warm and Nepal’s cool climates.
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