Costa Rica: Ultimate Clothing And Equipment List
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4COSTA RICA: ULTIMATE
CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT LIST
NOTE: The t-shirts, shorts and footwear you wear during some of the service projects can get extremely dirty, wet and muddy.
You may want to bring clothes and shoes you wouldn’t mind donating at the end of the program. River sandals or other sturdy
waterproof shoes are a nice option for footwear as it will be wet! Out of respect for the local culture, please keep in mind that
shorts should fall to the knee, and undergarments should never be seen.
CLOTHING
O 1 PAIR LIGHTWEIGHT NYLON PANTS – should be dark in color (for night-time turtle patrols & bug protection)*
O 4 PAIRS OF SHORTS – at least 2 should be SYNTHETIC/QUICK-DRY SHORTS or BOARD SHORTS*
O 9 T-SHIRTS OR TANK TOPS – at least 3 should be SYNTHETIC/QUICK-DRY SHIRTS*
O 2 LONG-SLEEVED SHIRTS – at least 1 should be lightweight and dark in color (for night-time turtle patrols & bug protection)
O 7-10 PAIRS UNDERWEAR
O 1 FLEECE JACKET/SWEATSHIRT (for the mountains)*
O 1 PAIR FLEECE PANTS/SWEATPANTS (for the mountains)*
O 1 LIGHTWEIGHT RAIN JACKET*
O 2 BATHING SUITS
O RASH GUARD (long sleeve for protection while surfing)*
O 1 SET OF CASUAL DRESS CLOTHES (for the final feast celebration – a sundress or nice pants and shirt)
O 1 PAIR OF PAJAMAS (or preferred sleepwear)
FOOTWEAR
O 1 PAIR CHACOS, TEVAS OR RIVER SANDALS WITH HEEL STRAP (required for rafting; NOT Crocs)*
O 1 PAIR TRAIL RUNNING SHOES, SNEAKERS or LOW HIKING SHOES (for day hikes, service projects and wet/muddy conditions)*
O 5-6 PAIRS OF SOCKS – at least 3 should be knee-high to wear with rain boots
BEDDING
O LIGHTWEIGHT SLEEPING BAG (+35/40 degrees)* OR SLEEPING BAG LINER*
O COMPRESSION SACK FOR SLEEPING BAG*
O SLEEPING PAD*
LUGGAGE
O TRAVEL BACKPACK or LARGE DUFFEL BAG (4,500—5,000 cubic inches)*
O DAYPACK (only necessary if you are NOT bringing a travel backpack with attached daypack)*
O SMALL DUFFEL BAG – pack empty inside your backpack (used to store extra clothing/gear during certain activities)*
ACCESSORIES
O 1 SMALL LIGHTWEIGHT BEACH TOWEL
O 1 LARGE QUICK-DRY TRAVEL TOWEL*
O SUNGLASSES PLUS CROAKIES*
O SUNSCREEN
O VISOR/BASEBALL CAP
O CUP, BOWL, SPOON, FORK (plastic)*
O HEADLAMP AND 1 EXTRA SET OF BATTERIES*
O 2 WATER BOTTLES (each one liter, Nalgene or Camelbak)*
O INSECT REPELLENT WITH 20-35% DEET (minimum three 6 oz. bottles)*
O TOILETRIES (shampoo, conditioner, antibiotic soap, toothpaste, etc. in small bottles)
O PERSONAL MEDICAL KIT (see Clothing & Equipment Glossary for recommendations)*
O WORK GLOVES (for service projects)
O 10 LARGE ZIPLOCKS & 5 MEDIUM TRASH BAGS (for storing damp clothes)
O WATCH w/ ALARM (cell phones and other wifi devices will be collected and not available to use as an alarm)*
O 5 PENS IN A ZIPLOCK BAG
O SPENDING MONEY (please see Program Information Handbook for details)
O MOSQUITO HAT/NETTING*
O MOLESKIN*
FORMS AND DOCUMENTS
O PASSPORT AND PHOTOCOPY OF PASSPORT*
O AIRPORT MEETING INFORMATION FORM
OPTIONAL
O JOURNAL/NOTEBOOK
O PACK COVER*
O 1 PAIR FLIP FLOPS OR CROCS
O 1 PAIR OF RAIN BOOTS/GALOSHES*
O BANDANA
O CAMERA, MEMORY CARD & CHARGER (OR EXTRA BATTERIES)*
O PLAYING CARDS
O DONATIONS FOR SCHOOLS (school supplies, children’s books, art supplies, etc.)*
O SMALL TRAVEL PILLOW*
*Please reference the Clothing & Equipment Glossary for more information on these items.
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