Okay, we already covered what to pack for the water in this post. And now that the course is over, I can say with certainty that the gear for water worked out very well. The only thing I didn’t enjoy were the “dork straps” for my sunglasses because they hurt my ears. (I have very delicate and petite ears. They’re like butterflies really. Precious, special butterflies.)
Here’s what I packed and wore at the campsite:
1. Hat for sun protection (old, from my closet)
2. Bug spray. More hardcore than we usually use, I bought a DEET 30%. Totally worth the chemical bath as the campsite was swarming with mosquitoes. $10.99.
3. Rain jacket. This was by far the single most expensive gear I’ve bought in my life. But if you are stuck outside with no shelter, you need a solid rain jacket — one that will keep you dry for hours, even in pouring rain. I tried on countless Ladies jackets. But in the end, I chose this Men’s jacket. I feel more comfortable with the fit and it was by far the best price for its high-end quality. Patagonia brand, Red. Men’s Large. Regular price $519.99. Sale price $260.00.
4. Dry undies to change into for the campsite (from my closet).
5. Dry socks and closed toe shoes (in my case, a pair of running shoes from the closet).
6. Long pants to keep the mosquitoes off the skin. Detailed in this post in the “Practical outfit.”
7. Dry shirt. For a number of reasons, I chose to bring my Unicorn Success Club shirt. Read the story behind this shirt here. I am forever indebted to The Bloggess for allowing me entry into such a hallowed and rarefied club. For the price of $22.95, you too can be a member.
8. Long sleeve shirt to keep the sun and bugs off of me. Men’s Large quick-dry shirt. Regular price $75. Sale price $60.
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