PACKING 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 other synthetic

                           material that keeps the body warm even when wet
___ 4 Pairs of shorts (quick dry and light weight )
___ 2 Pairs  long pants (one pair of quick dry nylon and one pair of medium rated fleece)
___ 1 Heavy rated sweatshirt  made of capilene/fleece or other synthetic material that

                        keeps the body warm even when wet (non cotton)

___ One pair of long underwear --( top and bottom- fleece, silk or capilene)

___ One ski cap or beanie

___ 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 likes Keen sandals
___ 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
___ Toiletries (toothbrush, paste, lotions, aloe, etc,)  and ___Underwear
___ Sunscreen ( 20 or higher strength) & lip balm with sunscreen

___ Good body lotion for replenishing dry skin

___ Baby Powder; small amount --helps to remove sand from feet
___ Sunglasses with leash and Hat with visor or wide rim
___ Insect repellent (non aerosol pump) anti- itch cream - 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 La Paz for $15

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

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

___ 1 Ensolite sleeping pad or thermarest (closed cell only; no foam/sponge that absorbs water)
___ 3 Garbage bags & 3 gallon ziplocs 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:                                                                                                               Wetsuit Hood   

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

Camera/film --use at your own risk; waterproof disposables work well                            Carabiners- for attaching items 

Binoculars-pack both camera and binoculars in dry bag                                                      Journal with pens or watercolor  set

Rash Guard Shirt-for added warmth in water and/or sun protection; may be                   1 Pair of flip flops

Ear plugs                  purchased   at surf or many kayak shops                                               Waterproof flashlight or dive light

1-2 Sarongs                                                                                                                                    Waterproof watch

Your Favorite Adult Beverage or Snacks -can be purchased in La Paz 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

Small Dry Box (ie.Pelican boxes) to organize and waterproof miscellaneous items such as camera, sunscreen, etc.

Extra camera batteries, memory card and charger

Soft cloth or "camera air brush" to remove fine sand from camera or other electronics  

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.

STORING GEAR: You will be able to store any gear or clothing not needed during our kayaking trip in a storage room at our La Paz Hotel