Bahamas Packing Instructions - Revision history

Bes: /* Things not to pack */

2018-12-29T12:51:33Z

Things not to pack

Bes: /* Cash (bring small bills, $20, $10, $5, $1) */

2018-12-29T12:49:54Z

Cash (bring small bills, $20, $10, $5, $1)

Bes at 15:59, 28 December 2018

2018-12-28T15:59:28Z

Bes: /* Things not to pack */

2018-12-28T15:54:39Z

Things not to pack

Bes: /* Other */

2018-12-28T15:54:13Z

Other

Bes: /* Hygiene (in 1 quart bag) */

2018-12-28T15:52:16Z

Hygiene (in 1 quart bag)

Bes: /* Shoes/Socks/Undies */

2018-12-28T15:50:14Z

Shoes/Socks/Undies

Bes: /* Shirts/hoody */

2018-12-28T15:49:20Z

Shirts/hoody

Bes: /* Pants/shorts/swimsuits */

2018-12-28T15:48:27Z

Pants/shorts/swimsuits

Bes: /* Pants/shorts/swimsuits */

2018-12-28T15:47:14Z

Pants/shorts/swimsuits

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 ===Things not to pack===
 :	- pocket knives
-:	- small scissors or other sharp items.

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 :	- food in Nassau airport on Saturday ($10)
 :	- spending money for souvenirs:
-:		- baskets ($10-$30),
+::		- baskets ($10-$30),
-:		- Androsia Batik ($15-$30),
+::		- Androsia Batik ($15-$30),
-:		- hair braiding ($2/braid),
+::		- hair braiding ($2/braid),
-:		- Forfar Field Station shirts ($15-$30)
+::		- Forfar Field Station shirts ($15-$30)
-:	- spending money for snacks.
+::	- spending money for snacks.
 ===Optional===

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	===Carry-on Bags===		===Carry-on Bags===
	Personal gear should be packed into 2 “carry-on” bags:		Personal gear should be packed into 2 “carry-on” bags:

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 ===Things not to pack===
-	- pocket knives
+:	- pocket knives
-	- small scissors or other sharp items.
+:	- small scissors or other sharp items.

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 :	- towel, microfiber
 :	- bandanas (6); I like bandanas around my neck as sun protection.
-:	- wide-brim hat with cord; for sun protection.
+:	- wide-brim hat with cord; for sun protection; the cord is to the it does not blow off in the boat.
-:	- sun glasses with cord (2); especially on the water.
+:	- sunglasses with cord (2); especially for use on the water.
-:	- large Ziploc® bags (2); big enough to protect sweat pants.
+:	- large (1 gal) Ziploc® bags (2); big enough to protect sweatpants.
-:	- small Ziploc® bags (4); to protect items from water.
+:	- small (1 qt) Ziploc® bags (4); to protect items from water.
 :	- small flashlight or headlamp.
 :	- 1 qt water bottle (Nalgene, spun Al, or foldable plastic); for day excursions.
 :	- snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, fins) and mesh carrying bag.
-:	- plastic bags for holding dirty clothes.
+:	- plastic grocery bags for holding dirty clothes.
 ====Cash (bring small bills, $20, $10, $5, $1)====

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 ====Hygiene (in 1 quart bag)====
-:	- toiletries (biodegradable soap, tooth brush, tooth paste, biodegradable shampoo, deodorant, feminine products)
+:	- toiletries (plain soap, tooth brush, tooth paste, shampoo, deodorant, feminine products)
-:	- sunscreen (reef-friendly TiO2, not nano-particles)
+:	- sunscreen (reef-friendly ZnO2, not nano-particles)
 :	- bug repellent (whatever works, DEET okay)
-:	- (optional) Aloe vera for sun burns.
+:	- (optional) Aloe vera for sunburns <--which we will NOT get!.
 :	- (optional) anti-itch ointment (Benadryl® spray or stick, Cordizone®, calamine lotion).
-:	- (optional) over-the-counter meds (ibuprofen, tums, allergy, etc); can be out of original packaging.
+:	- (optional) over-the-counter meds (ibuprofen, tums, allergy, etc); ''can be out of original packaging''.
-:	- prescribed meds; in original packaging!!!
+:	- prescribed meds; ''in original packaging!!!''
-NOTE: Brad/Steve will bring a basic first aid kit with bandaids, anti-bacterial ointment, anti-itch cream/spray and calamine lotion. The Field Station also has a first aid kit.
+NOTE: Brad/Steve will bring a basic first aid kit with bandaids, antibacterial ointment, anti-itch cream/spray and calamine lotion. The Field Station also has a first aid kit.
 ====Other====

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 ====Shoes/Socks/Undies====
 :	- tennis shoes (1); wear on plane.
-:	- Teva’s (1); for general use.
+:	- Tevas/Chacos/Sandals(1); for general use.
 :	- socks (6); for general use.
 :	- undies (enough).

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 :	- long-sleeve “rash guard” (2); light-weight, dries quickly, sun protection.
 :	- short-sleeve tee-shirts (6)
-:	- Polar fleece hoody (1); not-cotton so as to keep you warm even when wet.
+:	- Polar fleece (1); not-cotton so as to keep you warm even when wet.
 :	- rain/wind shell (1); mainly for rides on the boats since it can get cool when wet.

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 ===Itemized list===
-=====Pants/shorts/swimsuits=====
+====Pants/shorts/swimsuits====
 :	- Jeans (1), wear on plane.
 :	- Lightweight sweat pants (1); general warmth.
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 :	- Swim trunks (2); water excursions.
-''Shirts/hoody''
+====Shirts/hoody====
 :	- long-sleeve “rash guard” (2); light-weight, dries quickly, sun protection.
 :	- short-sleeve tee-shirts (6)
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 :	- rain/wind shell (1); mainly for rides on the boats since it can get cool when wet.
-''Shoes/Socks/Undies''
+====Shoes/Socks/Undies====
 :	- tennis shoes (1); wear on plane.
 :	- Teva’s (1); for general use.
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 :	- undies (enough).
-''Hygiene (in 1 quart bag)''
+====Hygiene (in 1 quart bag)====
 :	- toiletries (biodegradable soap, tooth brush, tooth paste, biodegradable shampoo, deodorant, feminine products)
 :	- sunscreen (reef-friendly TiO2, not nano-particles)
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 NOTE: Brad/Steve will bring a basic first aid kit with bandaids, anti-bacterial ointment, anti-itch cream/spray and calamine lotion. The Field Station also has a first aid kit.
-''Other''
+====Other====
 :	- Passport!!!
 :	- journal
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 :	- plastic bags for holding dirty clothes.
-''Cash (bring small bills, $20, $10, $5, $1)''
+====Cash (bring small bills, $20, $10, $5, $1)====
 :	''- NOTE: with the exception of food in the Nassau airport, you do not need cash.''
 :	- food in Nassau airport on Saturday ($10)