What To Bring
Travelling and working in the Tropics, and in the Rain Forest in particular, sometimes requires a unique packing list. Climate, remote locations, and foreign requirements all present specific challenges.
Based on our many years of experience, let us provide a handy list of things you might want, need, or require but may find limited access to in Belize and at LCRS.
Clothing |
Accessories |
Essential Documents and Items |
- Lightweight cotton t-shirts and long-sleeved shirts
- Lightweight cotton/polyester long pants and short pants
- Socks and underwear
- Sweatshirt or jacket
- Sandals
- Jungle and hiking boots
- Rain poncho
- Hat
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- Toiletry kit (pack all what you normally use; biodegradable soaps are recommended)
- Headlamps and/flashlight plus batteries (bring extras)
- Towels
- Day pack or small backpack for field work
- Water bottles
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellant (non-toxic)
- Personal first aid kit/supplies (Tylenol (pain killers), Benadryl, Band-Aid, a laxative, Imodium/Pepto, anti-itch cream, antibiotic cream, gauze pads, and an anti-fungal cream or powder)
- Camera with extra batteries and memory or film Optional accessories to pack but become handy
- Pocket knife or leatherman type tools
- Binoculars
- Compass
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- Passport and photocopies
- Health and liability waiver forms
- Emergency contact information: name, phone and fax number, email
- Research and specimen collection permit if applicable
- Prescription of medication and enough medication for your stay
- Eye glasses or contact lenses (if applicable)
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