Packing List: Florida Springs

___ 3-4 T-Shirts

___ 2-3 Pairs of shorts (quick dry work well .i.e. nylon)

___ 2 Pair of long pants ( 1 med rated fleece, 1 pair of sweat pants or nylon quick dry)

___ 1 Bathing suit

___ Rain gear -jacket with rain pants or poncho (durable, coated plastic OK such as the style you can buy at outdoor stores that are not expensive )

___ 2 Fleece, capilene or wool sweater - medium rated

___ 1 pair of long underwear (top (needed) and bottom (optional) fleece, silk or capilene)

___ 1 Windbreaker or jacket ( or you can use your rain gear jacket as wind breaker).

___ Causal clothes for our dinners out

___ 1 warm hat (i.e. fleece ski cap )

___ 1 Pair of wet suit booties , Teva type sandals or tennis shoes -- any style is fine but they may get wet. Some fins require that bootys are worn with them-

please call if you have questions about this or consult a dive shop

___ 2 Pairs of socks --at least one non cotton and warm.

___ 1 Bath towel- medium size

___ 1 Ball cap or lightweight hat to shade face & ears

___ Underwear

___ Toiletries (toothbrush, paste, lotions, medications, etc.)

___ Sunscreen ( at least 20 strength) & chapstick with sunscreen

___ Sunglasses with leash (UV protection)

___ Insect repellent (non aerosol pump), small amount

___ 1 water bottle ( disposable water bottles are not permitted on the Juniper Spring Canoe Run so please bringa Nalgene, Sig or equivalent)

___ 2 garbage bags and 2-3 ziplocs

____1 Day pack or small duffel -Lined on the inside with a garbage bag- for carrying misc. gear while boating

___ Mask fins & snorkel - check with a local dive shop for proper fit; these can be rented or bought at Crystal River, but not for our optional snorkel day in Ocala;

Costco may have inexpensive sets of gear for purchase

___ Full Wetsuit or can be rented in Crystal River, but not in Ocala where water temp is 72-74º; we will provide each of you with a farmer jane style wetsuit (full length but sleeveless). You may also bring your own wetsuit. Your head guide is comfortable with only a Farmer Jane style wetsuit worn with a long underwear top underneath, but everyone is different. Crystal River water temperature is 72 degrees year round.

OPTIONAL GEAR

Fishing gear- compact Camera/film - waterproof disposables work well

Binoculars Mesh dive bag

Ear plugs Waterproof watch

1-2 Sarongs Your favorite snack and/or adult beverage-we can resupply along the way

Bandana Compact folded camp chair--i.e. Crazy Creek for back support while canoeing

1 Rash Guard-can be worn under Dry bags- or we have some for the group to share

under your wetsuit for added comfort

found at most surf or kayak shops; Mysterioso makes a nice rash guard and can be purchased online at Kayak Conection in Santa Cruz

1 Rash Guard -gives sun protection to upper body torso; Mysterioso makes a nice rash guard (more details below) Water temperatures may range from 78-82
Shorty wetsuit or farmer jane style wetsuit--2.5-3mm; if you chill easily you may want to bring a wetsuit or a top/bottom combination of Mysterioso found at most kayak shops; Mysterioso products or wetsuits may be purchased online at Kayak Connection Santa Cruz. (831-479-1121)

PACKING TIPS

Please keep in mind that our rental van will have limited space for luggage. Depending upon the final count, we may have a second vehicle for luggage however, pack light if possible. Our dinners out will be very causal so no need to bring extra fancy clothes.