Tips for Field Expeditions
Over the years I came across many tips that I have been using quite often in my algal field expeditions around the coasts. Here is a summary: Always plan the trip with an expedition pack-list Have a plain-text master pack-list with appropriate sections (Before Travel/Hotel Stay/General Items/Cloths/Research/Electronics/Footwear/Documents) and fine-tune with some serious brain-storming at least 5 days before you leave! Websites like Don't forget your toothbrush might help you to get started.This is a section on "Research Expedition" in my pack-list: Binoculars (Carl Zeiss Inc Victory) Point-and-Shoot GPS Camera ( DSC-HX20V ) Ziplock bags Permanent Marker Gum boots Combination carabiner Garmin eTrex 30 Swiss army knife-Victorinox Documents with appropriate permissions Ice box with freeze packs Hat Sun glass with case Water resistant notebook Pencil PS: I do not carry my powerful Canon DSLR (EOS 60D) for two reasons; Camera with lens pack/tripod