J2023 Bahamas packing list - Revision history

Bes at 21:07, 30 November 2022

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Bes: /* General Packing Advice */

2022-11-30T21:05:18Z

General Packing Advice

Bes at 20:22, 30 November 2022

2022-11-30T20:22:17Z

Bes: /* Money */

2022-11-29T14:55:33Z

Money

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Money

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Bes: /* Passport */

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Passport

Bes: /* Snorkel Gear */

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Snorkel Gear

Bes: /* LeAir Baggage/Luggage */

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	'''The following is a modification (bes, 11/2022) of the online packing list provided by IFS'''		'''The following is a modification (bes, 11/2022) of the online packing list provided by IFS'''
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		+	'''PASSPORT...PASSPORT...PASSPORT and drivers license (Star).'''

	===United Economy Baggage/Luggage===		===United Economy Baggage/Luggage===

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 :- You do carry-on your personal item and keep it at your seat...in your lap.
 :- This flight is only 15 mins; there is only 2 pilots and no other personal.
 ===Weather in January===

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 The use of biodegradable, environmentally-friendly brands are highly encouraged especially when it comes to
 sunscreens. Chemicals in sunscreens such as parabens, oxybenzone, octinoxate, and octisalate have been shown to be
-detrimental to coral reefs (University of Central Florida, 2015). These undesirerable sunscreens often come in sprays; do not bring these. As noted, Brad has packed ample sunscreen for your use.
+detrimental to coral reefs (University of Central Florida, 2015). These undesirable sunscreens often come in sprays; do not bring these. As noted, Brad has packed ample sunscreen for your use.
 ===Insects===
-There are various biting insects found on Andros including sand flies, mosquitoes, and large biting flies. We
+There are various biting insects found on Andros including sand flies, mosquitoes, and biting flies. We encourage you to bring insect repellent (DEET okay but not on the boats) and clothes such as pants, long sleeve shirts, and socks. Depending on your sensitivity, treatment for bites includes
-encourage you to bring insect repellent (DEET okay but not on the boats), clothes such as pants, long sleeve shirts, and socks, and remedies for bites such as antihistamine creams and oral medicine. Be prepared!
+topical analgesics (Benadryl or 1% hydrocortisone) or oral antihistamine pills (Benadryl, Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec, or Xyzal).
 ===Money===
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 ====Passport====
 :- This needs to be a passport book. A passport card will not get you into the Bahamas!
 Aloe vera Aloe vera lotions/gels that contain lidocaine help sore sunburn
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 than a traditional towel.
 Face Masks Bring 3-5 masks, N-95 masks are best.
 Hand Sanitizer
-Forfar has a limited number of covid tests and covid tests on Andros are expensive. We
+At home covid tests Forfar has a limited number of covid tests and covid tests on Andros are expensive. We
 highly encourage you to bring your own incase you develop symptoms while traveling.
-CLOTHES
+===CLOTHES===
 Ample underwear & socks Long socks are great for bug protection. Sand flies love ankles!
 + Bathing suits

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 ===Money===
-The US dollar is accepted everywhere. The amount of cash you bring may vary, bring small bills (nothing >$20). Some potential cash costs include baskets ($10‐30), wood carving ($20-100), [https://www.androsia.com/ Androsia Batik Factory] ($15‐100, takes credit cards), snacks ($1‐10), and Forfar Field Station t-shirts and rashguards ($20-40). Credit cards can sometimes be used, but cash/small bills is highly advisable. There are not ATMs on Andros Island. Money Bring small bills. Thursday ‘Cooks Night Off’ dinner out is cash only ($18-25), Brad will bring cash to cover Thursday dinner out, although drinks are on you.
+The US dollar is accepted everywhere. The amount of cash you bring may vary, bring small bills (nothing >$20). Some potential cash costs include baskets ($10‐30), wood carving ($20-100), [https://www.androsia.com/ Androsia Batik Factory] ($15‐100, takes credit cards), snacks ($1‐10), and Forfar Field Station t-shirts and rashguards ($20-40). Credit cards can sometimes be used, but cash/small bills is highly advisable. There are not ATMs on Andros Island. Money Bring small bills. Thursday ‘Cooks Night Off’ dinner out is cash only ($18-25), Brad will bring cash to cover Thursday dinner out, although drinks are on you. Note: when receiving change for a $20 US you will be given Bahamian currency...1:1 exchange rate.
 ===ESSENTIALS===

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 ===Money===
-The US dollar is accepted everywhere. The amount of cash you bring may vary, bring small bills (nothing >$20). Some potential cash costs include baskets ($10‐30), wood carving ($20-100), [https://www.androsia.com/ Androsia Batik Factory] ($15‐100, takes credit cards), snacks ($1‐10), and Forfar Field Station t-shirts and rashguards ($20-40). Credit cards can sometimes be used, but cash/small bills is highly advisable. There are not ATMs on Andros Island. Money Bring small bills. Thursday ‘Cooks Night Off’ dinner out is cash only ($18-25)...Brad will bring cash for all, although drinks are on you.
+The US dollar is accepted everywhere. The amount of cash you bring may vary, bring small bills (nothing >$20). Some potential cash costs include baskets ($10‐30), wood carving ($20-100), [https://www.androsia.com/ Androsia Batik Factory] ($15‐100, takes credit cards), snacks ($1‐10), and Forfar Field Station t-shirts and rashguards ($20-40). Credit cards can sometimes be used, but cash/small bills is highly advisable. There are not ATMs on Andros Island. Money Bring small bills. Thursday ‘Cooks Night Off’ dinner out is cash only ($18-25), Brad will bring cash to cover Thursday dinner out, although drinks are on you.
 ===ESSENTIALS===

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 ===Snorkel Gear===
 Students should purchase snorkel equipment before their trip and test it for fit and comfort before arriving
-at the field station. In case of an equipment failure, we do have limited backup equipment available.
+at the field station. In case of an equipment failure, Forfar does have limited backup equipment available.
-Scuba Gear: Forfar Field Station has SCUBA gear available for rental. We have a limited set of gear so please contact our
+Note: Forfar has a fully equipped "dive shop" and has SCUBA gear available for rental. We will NOT be SCUBA diving on this trip.
-office to make sure there is enough gear available to you or your group before arrival.
-Sunscreen: We encourage the use of biodegradable, environmentally-friendly brands especially when it comes to
+===Sunscreen/Toiletries===
 sunscreens. Chemicals in sunscreens such as parabens, oxybenzone, octinoxate, and octisalate have been shown to be
-detrimental to coral reefs (University of Central Florida, 2015). Please try to source sunscreens that do not contain these
+detrimental to coral reefs (University of Central Florida, 2015). These undesirerable sunscreens often come in sprays; do not bring these. As noted, Brad has packed ample sunscreen for your use.
-Insects: There are various biting insects found on Andros including sand flies, mosquitoes, and large biting flies. We
+===Insects===
-encourage you to bring insect repellent, clothes such as pants, long sleeve shirts, and socks, and remedies for bites such
+There are various biting insects found on Andros including sand flies, mosquitoes, and large biting flies. We
-as antihistamine creams and oral medicine. Be prepared!
+encourage you to bring insect repellent (DEET okay but not on the boats), clothes such as pants, long sleeve shirts, and socks, and remedies for bites such as antihistamine creams and oral medicine. Be prepared!
-Money: The US dollar is accepted everywhere. The amount of cash you bring may vary; however, some potential costs
 include Baskets ($10‐30), Wood carving ($20-100), Androsia Batik Factory ($15‐100), snacks ($1‐10), and Forfar Field
-Station t-shirts and rashguards ($20-40).
+Station t-shirts and rashguards ($20-40). Credit cards can be used, but cash is highly advisable. There are not ATMs on Andros Island.
-sprayed while on the boats (eats away the paint).
+===ESSENTIALS===
 Aloe vera Aloe vera lotions/gels that contain lidocaine help sore sunburn

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