what to bring & packing tips
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What to Bring & Packing Tips. Keep Things Dry. Pack in Ziplock Bags 1 & 2.5 Gal - Walmart. Bring Ziplock Bags!!. Passport keep them handy anytime we travel Keep them DRY ZIPLOCKS. Luggage. 2 Dufflebags 25 pounds max/bag day pack 1000-2000 in 3 capacity waist strap - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
What to Bring& Packing Tips
Pack in Ziplock Bags1 & 2.5 Gal -
Walmart
Bring Ziplock Bags!!
Keep Things Dry
Passport
keep them handy anytime we travel
Keep them DRY
ZIPLOCKS
Luggage
2 Dufflebags25 pounds max/bag
day pack1000-2000 in3 capacity
waist straphydration capable
Clothinglong sleeves & short sleeves
pants / zip-offsShorts
Quick drying materials best
sturdy hiking bootswool socks & liners
wide-brimmed hat
Raingear swimsuit
dry shoes for around camp2nd pr boots, sandals with toes
ClothingHow much to pack???
2pr socks/dayfresh undies
1 set clothes / 2 days1 set for field/hikes
1 set for camp(use camp clothes for field after 2 days in camp)
Don’t over pack!!!!!!
parachute cord for clothes lines hang up clothes o/n to dry
Flashlight / headlamp – plenty of batteries
notebook & pencil
sunscreen
DEET insect repellent 40% or >
water bottles / camelback
light towel
toiletries
Camera – plenty of batteries
Other stuff to bring
Spending money
Souvenirs
Tip money
Camp staff – $1-2/day/person
Drivers - $2/day/person
Tour Guide - $20-25/person
$40-50 total
Give what you are comfortable giving
Monetary Concerns
Day Phone for ANCON: 011 507 269-9415For emergency use only. Information will be
relayed to our location.
Contact your cell phone service provider to arrange for an international calling plan – if you want one.
Some locations – airport – have wi-fi which allows email & facebook contact
Cell Phone/Wi-FI
Advice - bugs
Minimize mosquito exposure
Limit outdoor activities to avoid mosquitoes
Wear DEET insect repellent (reapply ~4 hrs)
Wear long sleeved shirts and long pants
Use a mosquito net
Wear shoes; keep feet clean and dry
Advice - Sun
Wear a wide-brimmed hat
Wear sunscreen
Wear sunglasses in direct sun
Wear sleeves
Advice - Illness
Wash hands with soap and water
Avoid ice cubes
Drink only certified water
Consume fruits that are provided or can be peeled
Don’t accept stuff from strangers
Keep water bottles/camelbacks clean
Advice - Animals
Look where you step!!
Don’t handle animals
Travel with a buddy or the group
Don’t straggle – keep up with the group
AdviceMonitor your condition
Keep hydrated
Prep before you goHike
Break-in boots, packs
Get your gear readyPack gear to see what will really fit