The medical bins are actually large, blue Tupperware containers with several holes drilled around the lids for securing with plastic tie straps. They are stored in CACHA's warehouse in downtown Ottawa; a few blocks away from the their office.
In an effort to bring as many medical supplies as possible at a low cost, CACHA requires each participant to claim 2 medical bins as their personal, checked luggage. All group members are expected to help pack the bins and write out a detailed content list for each bin. From these lists, the mission lead will create a manifest list of all bin contents.
Participants can take the bins with them or have them delivered to the bus pickup point just before the flight.
Once the bins have cleared Canadian customs, they are then secured shut with the tie straps.
For the trip back home, participants are asked to bring the empty bins back with them, again as checked luggage. The bins take a beating during the caravans, so many don't make it back.
If you're travelling light (i.e. carry on /back pack only) then the bin(s) you bring home will provide a way to cart home any souvenirs that you purchased.
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