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