CNIB Card - for ferry (if you have one) Bedding: Sleeping bag. Linens and a towel will be provided.
Clothes: Warm and cold weather clothing required. Don't bring anything that you are not willing to get dirty.
Baseball hat and toque and gloves (it is very cold on the water!) Good waterproof rain jacket Good Rain Pants Sweatshirt(s) Sweater(s) Jogging pants/long Johns Additional long pants that can get dirty (jeans can get VERY uncomfortable under the survival suits) Pj's underwear long johns Long sleeved shirts (a few pairs) Wool socks or moisture-wicking socks(several pairs) Sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots Rainproof shoes such as rubber boots or Blundstones (we have two beach days and a Rain forest hike planned) Slippers or indoor shoes NOTE: To keep costs down, most clothing can be purchased at a reasonable price from Value Village or other second hand stores.
Other essential items: Toiletries - soap, shampoo, towels, toothpaste, etc personal medical prescription) Towel Small bag for dirty clothes Medication you take on a daily basis (there is no pharmacy or doctor. If you forget your meds, it will be a long process to get more.) Sunglasses are a MUST (the sun's glare on the water can be VERY intense) Motion sickness medicine (for boat time)
Equipment: Reusable water bottle Small backpack for hikes and boat trips (waterproof preferable) Binoculars Batteries Hiking poles Flashlight and/or headlamp Power adapters for devices Reusable coffee cup
Tools (IMPORTANT!): Monocular is also a MUST (if you have one) Cane is also a MUST (if you have one) Device for reading/writing: iPad, Braille Note Taker Books to read (eg, Kindle, iPad, Bookport, phone ect)
Gyotaku Fish Printing Item: Bring T-shirts, sweatshirts, or canvas bags to print, or you may use paper available in the lab.
Snacks For bus travel to and from Bamfield.
Cash/Debit Card or Visa Card The Marine Science Centre sells a variety of clothing (hoodies, toques, gloves) that can be purchased as souvenirs.