PACKING
LISTS FOR DIFFERENT TRAVEL OCCASIONS
On this page we first show a packing list
for travelling to our Cuyabeno Lodge. But as our team members have traveled to
so many countries in the world on business travel, expeditions or regular
pleasure, we decided to provide checking lists for different occasions as well.
Click for downloading our packing
lists for different trips.
Packing list for taking to the Cuyabeno
Lodge:
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Binoculars (Indispensible in the rainforest - it's worth spending a bit of extra money to get a good
water proof pair: 8 x 40 are excellent for poor light conditions under the forest canopy).
You will find excellent waterproof binoculars for less than $200 at http://eagleoptics.com
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A GPS. Nowadays GPS are very affordable
and it is fun to look for the equator! No you don't need one to find your
way, because you will always have one of our guides with you.
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A water proof digital camera is ideal for
the wet tropics! In 2006 the Olympus came out with one, and since several
other ones have become available.
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Flashlight. Try one of those led lights.
They are very low energy and their batteries last many times longer!
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Insect repellent (with
DEET)
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Birds of Ecuador by
Ridgely.
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Neotropical Rainforest Mammals by Emmens
and Feer is complete and small enough to bring along.
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lightweight quick drying clothes
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At least one long-sleeved shirt, preferably one per
day (dress shirts for men worn under a jacket are particularly suitable,
because they are much thinner than T-shirts and when wet, they dry much
quicker. So in spite of seeming to be overdressed, you will feel much
better);
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One pair of loose-fitting, fast drying pants (no jeans);
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A light sweater (it gets surprisingly chilly in the rainforest, especially on boat trips).
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Swimming suit
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At least 1 pair of clean socks for each day
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Rubber boots
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Teva-like sandals or sneakers for around camp and in the canoe
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Zip lock bags
* This packing list is not exhaustive and travelers be advised to consult other
sources as well.
For a packing list for air travel or a packing
list for camping, click here: packing
lists for different trips.
It would be very useful if you would
post suggestionson our forum, so that
we all may benefit, or to ask questions that other travelers may advise you
on.
Ahhhh........... Don't
forget to bookmark this page. You may need it again in the future.
