San Salvador Packing Project

What do you take on a Bahamian Reef Survey Expedition ? … when there is so much you can choose from ?

Check out these two quick videos. What do you see that you would take? What do you see that you think I should take ? I don’t think I can get the kayak on the plane.

Take another look and then read the Earthwatch packing suggestions

Essential Items
This Expedition Briefing
Photocopies of your passport, flight itinerary and credit cards in case the originals are lost or stolen; the
copies should be packed separately from the original documents
Passport and/or visa (if necessary)
Certification of inoculation (if necessary)
Required Items
Clothing/Footwear
1-2 pairs of lightweight, quick drying pants [ ]2 pairs of shorts
1 long-sleeved shirt [ ]6 t-shirts
Sweatshirt or fleece for colder nights [ ]1 hat
1 set of lightweight raingear [ ]1 pair of sandals
2 swimsuits [ ]Socks, undergarments, etc.
Field Supplies
Note: Every volunteer must bring personal snorkel gear. Make sure your mask fits well and doesn’t leak.
1 wetsuit ( strongly recommended for the February expedition; a three-millimeter shorty-type wetsuit is
usually preferred)
1 well-fitting mask [ ]1 pair of fins
1 snorkel [ ]1 pair of booties
1-2 small daypacks [ ]Sunscreen lotion with SPF 30 or higher
Insect repellent spray [ ]1 beach towel
1 small flashlight plus extra batteries [ ]1 notebook
Personal Supplies
Note: Bedding and bath towels will be provided; volunteers should not bring their own.
Spending money
Personal toiletries (biodegradable soaps and shampoos are recommended)
Antibacterial wipes or lotion (good for “washing” hands while in the field)
Personal First Aid kit (e.g. anti-diarrhea pills, antibiotics, antiseptic, itch-relief, pain reliever, bandages, blister
covers, etc.) and personal medications
Laundry detergent (pay washing machines are available at the research station; by doing a load of wash
midway through the expedition, you can reduce the amount of clothes you need to pack)
Earthwatch packing list

Which Hat ? What is that ? Flashlight / TV ? So many decisions…

Which Mask ? Which Fins ?

Don’t forget you have to have : Computer equipment, Cameras, Batteries, Cords and cables to communicate back home. Where does it all go ?

Its hard to leave best friends behind. Everyone wants to go along, but....

Besides, you only get two bags and it all has to weigh less than 40 pounds

What would you take ? Make your own list. What are the three most important things you would need ? What would you most like to take? I’ll show you my final list once I arrive on the island. We’ll compare.

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San Salvador Packing Project

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