TITLE: Kit list for tropical fieldwork DATE: 2020-04-10 AUTHOR: John L. Godlee ==================================================================== I've had some time to digest my most recent fieldwork experience and I've updated my generic tropical fieldwork kit list accordingly. This list is meant to be one where items should be excluded based on the circumstances, so if I'm working in a grassy savanna for instance, it's probably unnecessary to take a mosquito headnet. Similarly, if I am working in an area with no trees, a hammock doesn't make a lot of sense. Obviously the list is specific to me, but I guess it could be used as a loose guide and inspiration for others carrying out their first ecological fieldwork in the tropics. I haven't included basic clothing on the list because it seemed like it was too obvious. The first aid kit is one that can be taken into the field everyday and contains the bare essentials. It doesn't include antibiotics or more serious first aid supplies like SAM Splints, needles, sutures. These should be added if one knows how to use them competently, and depending on the remoteness of the fieldwork. Outdoor clothing - walking boots  - wash cloth for walking boots - boot wax - camp shoes / flip-flops - gaiters - waterproof jacket - waterproof trousers - peaked cap - rucksack - pink pillow slip bag - buff Survival equipment - large fixed blade knife - penknife - string/paracord of various lengths - water purification tablets - water bottles >=3 L - emergency bivvy - ziploc bags - electrical tape - duct tape - compass - whistle - needle and thread - spare glasses - lighter Healthcare - foot powder - mosquito repellent - mosquito head net - antibacterial gel - suncream First aid kit - paracetomol - ibuprofen - dehydration sachets - plasters - non-adhesive dressings - micropore tape - loperamide - bandage - lip balm - antiseptic cream/liquid - Plastic disposal bag Stationary - waterproof notebook - memo book - pencil case - mechanical pencils (wide diameter lead) - sharpie markers - biro pens - 15 cm ruler - rubber Sleeping equipment - thin blanket - sleeping bag liner - sleeping bag - tent - roll-mat - hammock - hammock mosquito net - hammock straps - tarp Washing - soap  - toothpaste - toothbrush - razor - shaving brush - travel towel - wash poof Money and bureauracracy - wallet - multiple debit cards - card reader - money - passport - visas - vaccination certificates - plastic folder for receipts etc. Electronics - cliplock waterproof box - gps unit - gps unit charger - memory stick - mp3 player - mp3 charger - earphones - headtorch - headtorch batteries - camera - camera spare battery - camera charger - lens cleaning fluid - lens cloth - laptop - laptop charger - universal socket adaptor