Travel Items Available for Check Out
*Scroll down for information regarding converters and voltage in Russia.
Following is a list of travel items available for check out through LEEAF. The items are all ones that were either requested or ones that families felt would have been useful on their trip. It is open to current LEEAF members only. Each item requires a deposit, the amount depending on the value of the item. The amount is listed below, by each item. At the time you receive the items, the deposit check will be due (please calculate your total depending on the # of items you are requesting). Upon return of the items (Please return within one week of your arrival home. Items may only be held by families for the time period between the 1st and 2nd trip if nobody else requests, which would be rare. Many families are requesting items.), the check will be given back to you if the items are in good, working condition and are received in a timely manner (no more than 4 weeks after arrival home). Otherwise, the check will be deposited into the LEEAF account. It is the responsibility of the borrower to return the items to Karen Bordelon (Mandeville) either by dropping them off to her home or sending them express mail (if the items are needed immediately by other members, otherwise, reg. mail is fine). Items may be brought to a LEEAF event only if the timing is appropriate.
Depending on the demand for specific items, item check out may be limited to one or two items at a time. If several families are traveling at the same time, every effort will be made to distribute the items fairly.
Donated travel items are accepted anytime. If you have items that you would like to donate, please contact
The following items were purchased from Magellans. If you would like to read more about the product or if you would like more info on how to use a product, go to www.magellans.com or call 1-800-962-4943. You can call anytime and tell them that you are using their product on an upcoming trip. You can tell them the "input voltage number" on your appliance or camera, and they will guide you through what is needed and what will be safe to use. Their website also has useful travel and packing tips.
Leg Safe - two pockets with zippers, to be worn under your pants leg, for carrying your money, passport, etc. Adjustable elastic and velcro. Remember - Do NOT fold your money and make creases in it. The Russians will only accepted new, clean, crisp bills. You will probably want to carry cash in more than one place.
Deposit: $10
World's Loudest Travel Alarm Clock - takes 4 AA batteries
Deposit: $15
Folding Foot Rest for the plane (8 x 4 x 1/2) - It is a long flight! This will fit in your purse.
Deposit: $10
Leather Passport and ID Holder w/ a boarding pass pocket in the back and a drop-down cover with Velcro. Helpful if you hands are full with your new baby/child.
Deposit: $10
See-Through Mesh Packing Cubes Set - for organizing your luggage. You will have your luggage hand inspected many times and this will help keep things in order. These are airport security friendly.
Deposit: $15
Door Stop Alarm - Just for your own piece of mind.
Deposit: $15
Travel set of 10-Roller Ionic Hairsetter with adaptor plug for Russia - heat in 90 seconds. You
do not need a converter for this.
Deposit: $15
Retriever Tags - tags for your luggage that allows you to place your flight itinerary inside of the tag, in case of confusion due to missed flights, etc. (in hopes of getting your luggage to the correct location).
Deposit: $10
Portable Luggage Scale (hand-held) - Allows you to weight you luggage. There are new weigh restrictions in place. It use to be 70 lbs for international flights. Now, for most airlines, it is only 50 lbs. (call the airline for details).
Deposit: $10
Smart Packing for Today's Traveler book - contains 400 illustrations, current security information, what to pack and what not to pack, and much more
Deposit: $15
Safe-Light - Has different setting so it can be used as a nightlight (paints a faint glow on the ceiling of the hotel room), strobe light (for emergencies) or flashlight
Deposit: $20
The following are not Magellan Items:
Dual-Voltage Hair Dryer with adaptor plug - You do not need a converter for this hair dryer. It is easy to use and small.
Deposit: $15
Travel Easy Universal Travel Adaptor (NOT a converter but rather a travel adaptor with surge protection. A convertor must be used if your appliance is not dual voltage).
Deposit: $20
Neck Pouch for money - can go under your shirt. It lays flat. You do not have to fold your money with this pouch (Remember - newer, crisp bills without creases are needed in Russia)
Deposit: $10
Baby B'Air turbulence protection vest - a vest that can be put on your baby (2 years and under) and then securely attached to you seat belt in case of turbulence. Not to be used for take off and landing, but rather during the flight when turbulence occurs. For details about this product, go to babybair.com
Deposit: $20
Infantine Snuggli - This was a life saver for us. We used it comfortably for our 13 month old daughter.
Deposit: $20
Travel Pouch - Carry around the neck or like a purse (larger than the Neck Pouch for money. Can't be used under your shirt. It would bulge out.)
Deposit: $10
Waist/Fanny Pouch - hands free travel pack with adjustable waist.
Deposit: $10
Hand-Pressed Compression Bag, 28 in. H x 20 in. W - Creates up to 75% more space. No vacuum needed.
Deposit: $5 per bag (We have 2 available for checkout)
Two Water Proof Bags, 10 in. H x 14 in. W and 8 in H x 10 in W - to be used inside your suitcase in case of spills. They are bright red (so they can be found easily) and you can see through them (for security).
Deposit: $10
Snow Suits:
baby size 6/9 month (dark green with a teddy bear)
baby size 6/12 month Lands End (pink)
baby size 6/9 month (navy blue with a dog)
baby boy 6/9 month (light blue, Winnie the Pooh)
baby boy 6/9 month (light blue with a bear)
baby boy 9/12 month (medium blue with football bear)
unisex toddler suit, size 2 t, overall type with adjustable straps (red)
Lands End unisex toddler suit, size 3t (purplish/blue. Looks a bit bigger than a 3 t)
* Usually the babies/children are smaller than average babies/children in the US at the time of their adoption.
Deposit: $10
Using Converters in Russia
There are two basic standard wall currents in the world, 100-125 volts, and 220-250 volts. Russia uses the 220-250 volt system. The USA uses the 100-125 volt system
You now need to determine if your appliance is "dual-voltage." Some appliances are dual-voltage (newer models of camera chargers, travel hairdryers that can be purchased at local stores such as Walmart); they are designed to operate on voltage between 100-250 volts without damage to the components. These appliances do not require transformers/converters. Many North American-made appliances, however, are designed to operate only within the 100-125 volt range. These appliances will suffer damage if plugged into 220-250 volts.
To determine the voltage requirements, you'll need to look at the appliance and find the "AC IN" which is the Input #. Power requirements are usually displayed on the appliance on the back where the cord is attached. Laptops and other equipment that have a detachable cord often have a box in the middle of the cord or a large box at the plug end that displays the input power requirements. If the appliance lists 110, 115, 120 or 125 volts only, it is not dual-voltage. If the appliance lists 100-240 or 110-230 or something similar, it is dual voltage. You do not need a converter, only an plug adapter. A plug adapter is the small piece with two, round, small prongs which will allow you to insert the plug into Russia's wall socket.
If you are not sure, do not guess. It is very important to be sure of the voltage requirements before proceeding.
It is best to use the bathroom sockets for charging cameras, etc. Also, if you plug something into the bathroom socket and turn out the light, the socket may lose power and therefore, your camera will not charge. You may have to leave the bathroom light on in some Russian hotels to charge your camera.
If you have any questions about your appliance/camera, you can call Magellan's or visit their website, www.magellans.com for an interactive guide (you can enter your appliance info. and they will guide you in regards to what is needed in order for it to work and not be damaged).
LEEAF does not accept any responsibility for damage to appliances, cameras, etc. Please research well before using any appliance, converter, adaptor, etc in a foreign country.
