Well, here we go! I’m leaving for Providencia, Colombia in a week and my lovely wife Dari will be a few weeks behind me.  It’s time to start getting our stuff together.

We have been working on a packing list for ourselves and others over the years to make things simpler.  This list should help us streamline the packing process from what it has been in the past, lessening the chance of forgetting something or bringing too much.  The list covers just about all the essentials you will need for an island-style adventure and does include a few optional items.

Check out the list. You may find we missed something for your trip or your style but this should be a help with the basics. Please let me know if we missed anything.

Island Packing List

This list has most everything you will need for a 1+ week stay on Providencia.  Remember comfort is king and casual dress is the norm on the island.  Reach out to Joe if you have any questions.

Travel Documents

__Passport (valid at least 6 months past return date)

__Digital copy of Passport

__Credit Card

__Cash/Western Union info

__List of emergency contacts

Clothing

__Underwear

__Socks

__T-shirts

__Swim shirt for sun protection

__Long-sleeved airy shirts

__Long, light pants

__Shorts

__Beach dress/beach outfit

__Light rain jacket

__2x Sets of swimwear (to dry)

__Towel

__Thin scarf/buff or bandana

__Waterproof boat shoes

__Sneakers

__Sandals/Flip Flops

__Hat

__Sunglasses with retainer

__Reusable water bottle

Electronics

__Mobile phone with charger

__Headphones

__Powerbank or solar charger

__Batteries

__Flashlight or headlamp

__Camera with charger

__Laptop/tablet/e-reader/kindle with charger

First aid/Medkit

__Hand sanitizer or wipes

__Mosquito repellent (DEET or similar)

__Painkillers (e.g. Ibuprofen, Aspirin)

__Anti-diarrhea medicine

__Disinfectant/wound cream

__Band-aids

__Tablets against seasickness/travel sickness

__Prescriptions (2x on the must-haves)

Toiletries

__Toothbrush

__Toothpaste

__Dental floss

__Deodorant

__Hairbrush

__Sunscreen (reef safe)

__Razor

__Shower gel/Soap

__Shampoo/Conditioner

__Nail care

__Face lotion

__Lip protection

__Tweezers

Other stuff

__Day backpack/drybag

__Swiss Army knife or multitool

__Earplugs

__Books/Magazines

__Diving mask & snorkel

__Water gloves

__Cards, travel games, ball, frisbee

__Fishing gear