Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Packing List for Costa Rica

Costa Rica Expedition 2012

Packing List - What to bring:

On the plane in a day pack: (Book bag works well)

1. Passport (your ticket on the bus)

2. Reading material

3. Medications (In Ziploc with name and instructions)

4. Hat and sunglasses

5. Optional Camera (digital or underwater disposable)

6. Wear long pants (Dri Fit), shirt, tennis shoes

7. 1 pair of shorts and t-shirt (in case of lost luggage)

8. 1 swimsuit

9. Journal and pens

10. Rain jacket

Pack in bag provided by the school:

1.Shoes: 1 pr River or Chaco-type Sandals (Should have a strap) and 1 pr tennis/hiking shoes

(that can get wet and muddy)

2. Pants: 1 pr long pants (Dri Fit) that can get wet and muddy

3. 4-5 pair of shorts

4. Swimsuit (1)

5. Socks: 2 pr light weight hiking socks / 5 pr athletic socks

6. Underwear (enough)

7. Shirts: 5 shirts (Dri Fit if possible);1 long-sleeved shirt

8. Sweatshirt or Fleece (1)

9.Chapstick with 36 or higher SPF (2 sticks)

10 Suntan lotion – SPF 36 or higher sweat and water proof (2 bottles)

11. Aloe gel for sunburn

12. Toiletries – no hair dryers!

13. Children’s books for a local school (to be discussed in meeting with students)

14. Beach Towel

15. Small Flashlight or head lamp

16. Insect Repellent (Essential)

17. Insect Bite Ointment

18. Band-Aids

19. Water Bottle or CamelBak marked with your name

20. Large Ziplocs for storing wet clothing

What not to bring

1. Do not bring any electrical appliances such as hair dryers, CD players, iPods, etc. NO CELL PHONES!

Pack light!

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