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The new style garments will be a life saver. It is SUPER HOT!
Elders do not need a suit coat. Mostly short sleeved shirts. The new garment style will be perfect in this mission. Also pack light-weight, moisture-wicking, quick-drying pants.
Get GOOD shoes (like running shoes, but that look like dress shoes) because you walk A LOT and will wear them out. ECCO and Dr. Martens have been recommended as pretty comfortable.
A WATERPROOF bag is super important, as it does rain a lot. Get a thin, very light rain coat and umbrella.
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Most parents send their Elders with at least 1 suit (most countries in South America only wear suits to church and meetings) and around 8–10 golf pants. Families are sending more shirts because of heat and humidity — 12–14 is the average. Note for Sisters serving in Brazil: feminine hygiene products are expensive there and tampons are often considered taboo. Be prepared to send a good supply with your Sister Missionary.
This is a very comfortable, durable shoe that missionaries serving all over have loved!
7 inch Rechargeable Fan. These have been recommended for missionaries serving in Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Africa. They help keep you cooler at night, but also help keep bugs like mosquitos off at night too.
The power goes out frequently, so it is nice to have a solar power fan.
Serve shirts have a ventilation panel in the side of the shirt making them noticeably more breathable. Missionaries serving in hot or humid places absolutely RAVE about this feature. The most popular shirt for hot-climate missions, for sure.