Checklist to bring (the island has no stores or washing machines!!!); written for the field course
Things that get wet on BP might not get dry again until you're on the mainland. The mainland may be warm and sunny while the Island is cool, rainy, and foggy. In short, you will want to prepare for cold and damp, and have backup clothing of all kinds. (** denotes essentials.) The boat trip across can provoke some spray; waterproof your belongings.
Personal
items
** | Warm sleeping bag (good to 0 degrees, otherwise bring a sheet as lining) |
Sheet or blanket to cover the mattresses that are provided | |
Extra blanket | |
Pillow and pillow slip | |
If you crave privacy, there
are a few places to set up small tents |
|
** | Clothes (one of the Island rules is that you have to wear clothes; in addition to those listed, bring enough basic OLD clothes to last the interval you will be staying, plus a few extras): Shoes, gloves or mittens, waterproof hiking boots, **rubber boots that are comfortable and that fit well, heavy warm socks, **rain gear (you may be outside for extended periods), warm coat, warm sweaters, bathing suit (if you're daring!), baseball cap or sun visor, leather work gloves. |
Toilette (don't bring anything electric) | |
2+ Towels | |
Sunscreen | |
Snakebite kit (just kidding) | |
Insect repellent | |
** | Flashlight |
Extra batteries | |
Cash | |
Camera and extra film, etc. | |
Thermos | |
Music source with headset | |
Musical instruments & sheet music | |
Alarm clock | |
Cell phone |
Research
equipment
Binoculars | |
Compass | |
** | Field guides to vegetation, insects, birds, etc. (COURSE REQUIREMENT) |
Knapsack or shoulder bag | |
** | Notebook for class lectures |
** | Field note book (COURSE REQUIREMENT; SHOULD FIT IN POCKET) |
** | Pencils (mechanical with replacement leads or bring a sharpener) or waterproof pen |
Clipboard, good supply of paper, writing implements | |
** | Dissecting kit (COURSE REQUIREMENT) |
Calculator (best if if fits in your pocket) | |
Watch (better if you have a stopwatch option) | |
Pocket knife | |
Coloured writing implements for preparing your presentations |
** essentials
Updated Nov 08