Travel Kit # 1 (used daily) (put in carry-on pack)
Deodorant
Alarm clock
Mini-flashlight (2) AAAs
Eyeglass Holders
Tooth brush
Toothpaste
Bar soap in plastic container
Sun block, skin & lips (small stick)
Finger nail clippers (small)
Purell hand sanitizer (small)
Shampoo (sample size)
Mouthwash (sample size)
Prescriptions (all, inc. vitamins) w/ Pill box (7 day)
includes Malaria prophylactic (Mefloquine)
includes Cipro antibiotic for TD etc.
15 feet string for drying clothes, etc.
(2) clothes hangers for drying clothes
Business cards
Band-Aids
Comb
Camera, Cannon Elph S300 w/ 256 MB compact flash memory
Floss
Safety pins
Travel Kit # 2 (used as needed) (put in checkable pack)
New skin (spray and liquid) for blisters
Moleskin padding (for foot blisters)
Insect itch stick
Hand lotion (sample size)
Neosporin
Purell hand sanitizer (again)
Candle & matches
Safety razor & mini-shave cream
Ballpoint pens (20) for gifts, Own use
Mosquito repellant (DEET)
Sewing/mending mini-kit
Extra AAA batteries for flash lights
Power bars (2)
Back up prescription glasses
Sweat band
Leather shoe laces (extra for ?)
Voltage converter 220-110 (for camera battery charger)
Compass
E-dictionary # 2 (for gift)
Fanny Pack Essentials always with me
Purell hand sanitizer (mini sample)
Mini-Flashlight (1 AAA)
Franklin E-dictionary
Leatherman mini-Mica pocket tool/knife
Lip balm (w/ sun block)
Kleenex pack (mini, emergency toilet paper)
¼ roll toilet paper
Water bottle (no room?) (no)
(2) 2x5 notebooks for travel plans, notes; Peru, Guatemala
Frequent Flyer card(s)
Passport and copies of passport (distribute copies in all packs)
Cash (get all new bills, esp. for south or central America)
Travelers checks (American Express only)
Credit cards (2) one MC one VISA
Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical card
Travel Guard card & policy
Itinerary
Travel Voucher (proof of payment for tour)
Business cards
Elph mini-digital camera (256 MB memory)
Copy of passport
Travel Kit # 3 (mini) special use (fragile, expensive) (put in carry-on pack)
Elph mini-digital camera back-up batteries (2)
Elph mini-digital camera extra memory (2) 128 MB
Elph mini-digital camera re-charger unit
Copy of passport
Carry-on Pack (piggy-back zips onto larger pack below)
Travel Kit #1 (see above, essentials)
Travel Kit #3 (see above, fragile expensive camera accessories)
Change of clothes: socks, underpants, T-shirt
9x12 used Fed Express envelope to carry misc. travel notes Ive copied
includes 3 envelopes for hotel safe storage (seal against eyes)
Long sleeve shirt (100% nylon)
PJ short bottoms to walk in public areas w/o getting dressed
Hanky
Spanish Grammar book for studying in airport
Copy of passport
Main suitcase convertible into back-pack
onto which smaller carry-on back pack also attaches
Travel Kit # 2 (see above) (put in this checkable pack)
(2) Hangers for laundry
Toilet paper (1 roll)
Tevas sandals (wear hiking boots)
Plastic bags for wet clothes (use to organize dry stuff)
Travel books and maps (too many to take!). Copy or rip out essential maps.
Gifts
Cool Snap-on T-shirt (for guide)
200 balloons (500 balloons)
Kitchen shears (for home visit)
Etch-a-sketch toy (for home visit)
Hankies (3)
Rain jacket (light)
Fleece sweater (light)
Socks (4 more) pair
Underpants (3 more regular; 2 more quick dry)
Long sleeve shirt (100% cotton)
Dress shirt (Cuba short sleeve)
T-shirt (nice new blue)
Leg money belt for off-track
Long pants (quick dry) (wear only Jeans on airplane)
Long/short convertible pants (quick dry)
Speedo swim suit (quick dry light weight)
Mosquito head net
Copy of passport
At Airport in USA
Get some foreign currency (ask for as small denominations as possible)
General Preparation
Verify International flights the day before
Take some USA $1s and $5s for backup, tips, taxis
Put ~ ½ money on American Express (only) Travelers checks
Distribute cash and Travelers checks in >1 money belts
(the more distributed the better)
pants external belt, pants internal sewn pocket, hidden waist money belt
Do NOT put valuables in rear pocket wallet
Put together a throw-and-run disposable wallet
for front pocket with $20 in small bills and junk cards
Combo locks for all packs (3) (dont want to look for keys)
Copy snapshot of Travelers check receipts, credit cards, all valuables
and leave a copy at home and take a copy with you
Travel wallet (front pocket, with cord, zippers) only as much cash here as needed.
Need Yet to Buy
Chamois for towel
Imodium caps
Back support belt (smaller size)
Do NOT bring (due to getting too heavy)
Binoculars
Umbrella
Sleeping sheet
PJs (use shorts, clean clothes)
Big tube sun block
Undecided to bring
Hiking stick (just a bit too long for the pack)
Back support belt?
Water bottle
Last Minute make sure to pack
Tevas sandals
Double check: tickets, passport, vaccination card, cash,
Things I forgot above, or wish I'd taken (rev 7-4-01, 8-8-01)
SCUBA Related Only (rev. 9-28-01)
Cal Dive Notes for Cozumel 10-01 Jim Larson:
Cozumel Checklist
Arrive SFO airport by 10:00pm Sunday the 14th of October
Tickets, Passports, Credit cards, $200 cash (or more) for tips and city shopping sprees
Shorts, Bathing suits, casual dress is fine
SCUBA certification card, Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Boots
Scuba regulator (with computer, alternate air source, & pressure gauge), BC., Flashlight, Chemical light sticks,
Small bills - ones and fives for initial small expenses. Dollars are fine
Recommended
1/8 inch wet suit or dive skin
Small lock for SCUBA lockers
Sunscreen
Beach size Towel
Mesh dive bag to take on the boats
Cameras (buy film here)
Batteries
Wetsuit hood for extra warmth
Save a dive kit (o-rings, mask strap etc.
Casa Corcovado
http://centralamerica.com/cr/hotel/corcovad.htm
recommends:
* BINOCULARS and a field guide (we
recommend "Birds of Costa Rica").
* Sunscreen and insect repellent
* Casual clothing for city traveling
* Shirts cotton or light synthetic, long and short sleeved
* Trousers cotton or light synthetic pants (Jeans not recommended too slow to
dry, bring if you want to made horseback riding)
* Hiking shorts
* Footwear: waterproof light weight hiking shoes, river sandals (Teva-type
sandals), tennis shoes/running shoes. Make sure you bring TWO pairs of shoes. As
soon as one pair gets wet, use that pair any time to you likely to get your feet
wet. Go to any length to keep the other pair dry!
* Socks bring extra pairs in case feet get wet * Hat(s) with visor for rain and
sun protection
* Plastic water bottle especially for hikes
* Camera and film
* Ziplock plastic bags for spillable toiletries
* Extra prescription glasses and medication (if applicable)
* Small day pack or fanny pack for hikes
* Sweater or Jacket
* Underwear
* Plastic garbage bags for wet items
* Swimwear
* Bandannas
* Collapsible luggage to store extra items in San José