Updated Gear List

Here is a gear list updated by Laura Kasperowicz (edited for some minor typos):
2008 New Zealand/Fiji Islands Gear List

Of the twelve days of this trip, FIVE will be primarily in swimwear and swim over wear. There will probably not be an opportunity to do laundry. LABEL as much as you can to prevent loss.

Wear departure day:
___BSA Venturing shirt, Venturing T-Shirt under Venturing shirt, socks, walking shoes, long trousers (Venturing grey if possible)
___New Zealand Neckerchief/scarf tied in friendship knot (to be supplied at airport)
___Money Pouch (Neck or Belt variety) to include:
___Passport
___Driver’s License (if available)
___Student ID (if applicable)
___ATM/Debit Card (optional, but recommended)

___ONE carry on day-pack to include:
___EMPTY water bottle (ex: Nalgene)
___camera (optional)
___sunglasses
___Pen/Pencil & notepad
___Laptop (optional)
___Cell Phone, International capable (optional)
___GPS/Batteries (optional)

___ONE checked bag – 50 lbs max weight; length + width + height= 62 inches maximum; to include:
___1-2 Venturing Crew Polo Shirt
___1-2 Venturing Crew T-shirt
___1 Charcoal Grey long trousers (BSA Venturing Crew trousers or similar)
___2 Charcoal Grey shorts (BSA Venturing Crew Shorts or similar)
___2 Swimwear (including over wear)
___Underwear
___Socks
___Sleep clothes
___Hat (summer sun protection)
___Rain Jacket or poncho
___Light jacket, coat or sweatshirt
___Water shoes or sandals
___Small pillow
___Light sleeping bag, or YHA sleep sack with blankets (temp should not get below 50F)
___2 Towels
___Toiletries (Note: NO aerosol cans allowed)
___lip balm
___sunscreen
___insect repellant
___personal hygiene items as needed
___personal grooming supplies as needed
___medicines if required
Other:
___underwater camera for black water rafting
___Mask, fins, snorkel (available no charge at Fiji venue)
___Golf shoes (only if electing to play golf on free day, December 30)
___Trading/Gift items for hosts and scouts (extra patches for swapping, American quarters, Contact cards)

You will be wearing either your BSA uniform or crew shirt most days. Do not bring a lot of extra shirts. Mr. Roberts will have a laptop computer that can take most camera media and will have limited capability to store your photos if you fill your cards.
Knives, electronic games, DVD players are not allowed. iPods are “OK”. Electric converter (AC/DC 110/220 NZ and Fiji plugs) will be provided for the group’s shared use; you may also elect to bring your own.