Originally Posted by leland515
So I'm headed off to the islands in a couple weeks for spring break- here's my list, can y'all think of anything else I could use?
Rainsuit, Snorkling gear, wetsuit, PFDs (1 per person), whistle (attached to PFD)
Sunscreen, sunglasses+ leash
Rod and reel, castnet, filet knife, wetstone, cutting board {small marabou jigs are very effective, simple to pack}
Sleeping bags in waterproof bags
Mess kit, Tupperware/ziplock for leftovers
First aid kit
Hat+ leash
Sandals, topsiders, wetsuit booties,
Toolkit, dive knife, work or sailing gloves
VHF/GPS, 2 sets of extra batteries per unit
Boombox with spare batteries
Throwable PDF **I hope you mean PFDs, PDFs aren't very useful without a computer. :P}
2 extra pdf
Boarding ladder
2 ice chests full of ice, one for food one for fish
Flounder gig, light 2 extra sets of batteries
Lighters, dryer lint(used to start fires), fire starters
Camera {extra batteries, film or memory cards
Rags/Paper towel {highly recommend getting a microfiber towel, dry you quickly and dry off fast}
clothes in waterproof bags, extra insulating layer(s)
flares
harnesses and something to use to attach to the boat
iodine tablets (disinfect water before drinking)
strobe light for PFD+ spare batteries
hand sanitizer (alcohol based)
paddles
waterproof flashlight(s) and spare batteries
compass
cell phone and waterproof bag + moisture absorbing gel {highly recommend getting an emergency charger that runs off AA batteries and packing extra AA batts, try and get most of the equipment to use the same type of batteries to reduce the number and types you have to carry}
pillows {instead of a pillow, carry some small fleece blankets stuffed into a pillow case. They work well as pillows and will keep a person warm even when wet and dry quickly}
watch
epoxy stick (emergency boat repairs)
To Buy
Trailer Ball
Bugspray
200ft extra line
Camp stove, extra fuel
Gas for outboard
Anchor light to run up halyard and 2 sets of spare batteries
Toilet paper (1 roll per person per day) {how much TP do you use???}
shovel (use to bury human waste and food waste) {an army surplus folding trenching tool is a great choice}
trash bags
bucket (use to put out fires)
Rations
Fish Fry
24 Hotdogs/Buns
Pringles
Ketchup, mustard, salt, pepper
Canned soup/Raveoli {don't forget a can opener and utensils}
Oatmeal
20 gal water, coke, sprite, Gatorade in plastic bottles
granola bars and other ready to eat food (cereal, crackers, summer sausage)
Water bottles (Nalgene or similar)
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