Suggestedpacking List: Baja

SUGGESTEDPACKING LIST: BAJA

___ Passport

___ Rain gear (durable, not a flimsy thin plastic style--bring both a top and bottom)

___ 2 Bathing suits

___ 4-5 T-Shirts

___ 2 Long-sleeved shirts (one quick dry/light weight; cotton ok; the other should be a lightweight fleece or othersynthetic material that keeps the body warmeven when wet

___4 Pairs of shorts (quick dry and light weight )

___ 2 Pairs long pants (one pair quick dry nylon & one pair of medium rated fleece)

___ 1 medium rated sweatshirtmade of capilene/fleece or other synthetic material that

keeps the body warm even when wet (non cotton)

___One long underwear top (i.e. silk or capilene)

___ One ski cap or warmbeanie

___ Waterproof Windbreaker or paddling jacket

___1 Pair of hiking shoes (either a sturdy tennis shoe or lightweight hiking boot )

___ 1 Pair of old tennis shoes, Aqua socks/ surf booties or sandals that are attached with a heel strap that can get wet/dirty.Our staff likeKeen sandals with toe protection

___ 3 Pairs of socks (for hiking and to use with fins if needed)

___ 1 Bath towel (sarongs are nice to have instead of bulky beach towels)

___ Bandana (very versatile item; can be worn as a "do rag" among other things)

___ Small Day pack or fanny pack --compact, for personal items when hiking

___ Small Dry Bag to protect personal gear such as cameras, extra clothing and binoculars while kayaking

___Underwear ___ Toiletries (toothbrush, paste, lotions, aloe, etc,)

___ Sunscreen( 20 or higher strength) & lip balm with sunscreen

___ Good body lotion for replenishing dry skin

___Hat with visor or wide rim ___ Sunglasses with leash

___ Insect repellent anti- itch cream or spray for insect bites

___ Personal medicines ( anti diarrhea,bandaids,neosporine, pain reliever)

___ Joy dishwashing soap for laundry and saltwater baths (Joy, Dawn and CampSuds are biodegradable; Dr. Brommer's is not recommended)

__ Quart size water bottle

___ Duffel bag for your clothing and other personal gear

___ Mask fins & snorkel - check with a local dive shop for proper fit or you may rent set in Loreto for $15

___ Wetsuit - 3mm long sleeve with short pants (or full body) for comfort while snorkeling or you may rent in Loreto for $15

___ 1 Sleeping bag- non cotton style; compact and med ratedor you may rent in Loreto for $20 that includes a sleeping pad

___1 Ensolite sleeping pad or thermarest(closed cell only; no foam/sponge that absorbs water)

___ 3 Garbage bags3 gallonziplocs for organizing stuff

___ Flashlight or head lamp and extra batteries

___ Clothes pins and line

___ Clothes to travel home in and causal wear for our hotel stays

OPTIONAL GEAR

Fishing gear- compact; our Mexican guides will have some gear for us to use

Paddling gloves

Extra camera batteries, memory card and charger

Wetsuit hood

Camera/film --use at your own risk; waterproof disposables good

Carabiners- for attaching items to kayaks

Binoculars-pack both camera and binoculars in dry bag

Journal with pens or colored pens/ watercolor set

Rash Guard Shirt-for added warmth in water and/or sun protection; we like Mysterioso

Pair of flip flops products which can be bought at Kayak Connection

Ear plugsin Santa Cruz

Waterproof flashlight or dive light

1-2 Sarongs

Waterproof watch

Your Favorite Adult Beverage or Snacks -can be purchased in Loreto before we depart Kayak Seat pad- for extra comfort and helpful for people under 5'3" to add a few inches in the kayak seat

Soft cloth or "camera air brush" to remove fine sand from camera or other electronics Small Dry Box (i.e. Pelican boxes) to organize and waterproof miscellaneous items such as camera, sunscreen

Waterproof flashlight or dive light

LOST LUGGAGE:Just in case your luggage is misplaced during airplane transfers, pack the following in a carry on bag: mask & snorkel, 1 pair of shorts, 1 t-shirt, bathing suit, 1 long sleeve shirt, 1 pair of pants, camera, sunscreen, essential toiletries and personal medications.