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Brett's list of things to bring for the Fall...(pdf)

Brett says: "I think this will help the student think about what they are packing (instead of just blindly packing the things on the list)."

Rubber boots with a really good tread on them, and the taller the better and preferably with an insole. You are in them all the time; so don’t worry about spending too much money!
Extra batteries (AAs and AAAs)
Warm, water-wicking socks, or boot inserts
Those gloves with the grippy palms (neoprene), that are water-resistant – don’t know what they are called, sorry. Otherwise, several pairs of plain cotton gloves.
Winter jacket (not just a raincoat)
An extra blanket for drafty nights in the lab/office
A good digital camera (one that can take video too) – Lots of us used our personal cameras to record our experiments, some people had to borrow others, there just aren’t enough Station cameras and camcorders
An extra SD card for your camera (I would recommend having a 4GB card)
A pair of runners/sneakers or hiking boots you don’t mind destroying
Sleeping bag and tent are good but NOT a necessity
A nice warm hat (I forgot one…. It was not fun)
Warm clothes in general (fleece, wool… you can’t have too much)
Laptop = ESSENTIAL!!!
An external hard drive is a good idea because photos, videos and data take up a lot of space – I had to order one while I was there.
Hip waders, wetsuit and snorkel gear (depending on the availability of the snorkelling gear that was donated is)
FOOD! Even though you get three square meals a day, having snacks when burning the midnight oil is a good idea.
Cash – that ATM at the store is unreliable and COINS for laundry. The general store lady won’t give you change!
Field guides should be looked at before students get to the coast (for students not from BC especially, to familiarize them with the flora and fauna. Whelks to Whales, etc)
USB drive
Apparently external speakers were popular
Reusable water bottles and a Thermos
A dry bag (dive bag) for keeping stuff in when in the field NOT just a lame backpack!
Hangers… apparently there were none in Cabin 1
Personal coffee!!! Beans, grinder and filter.
Long johns
A Pelican case for cell and camera in the field
Any old statistics and ecology notes!

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