updated: August 21st, 2002 (mini drybag, waterproof headlamp, italicized items that are group-shared).  

Adjust this list to suit your needs!  Starred items were mentioned in emails.  Italicized items are group-shared items that are being brought by the persons listed...so you don't need to bring.

ALL TRIPS TO-BRING LIST:

Wallet/ID/money/credit card/ATM card/AAA card/health insurance card/important phone numbers
toiletries: soap/shampoo/toothbrush/toothpaste/shaver/gel/hair brush/dental floss
towel/swimwear
camera/film/batteries (bring more film than you think you’ll need! waterproof case helps!)
*WATERPROOF headlamp or flashlight, extra batteries
swiss Army knife or Leatherman's tool
sunscreen
chapstick
first-aid kit
medicines (for headaches, allergies, aches, pains, colds, flus, stomach upsets)
eye drops
kleenex
extra pair of shoes
games/cards
music/player (for the car ride)
reading books
sunglasses and leash
spare eyewear
eyepatch (so you can sleep-in)
earplugs (especially if your partner snores)
hat or visor
hand sanitizer gel
hand lotion

DRIVERS:
spare keys
map of the area
FRS radio & hands-free mic/headset
cellular phone
flares
spare tire
jumper cables or jumpstarting battery
steering wheel lock & key

(items in parentheses overlap with the All-Trips to-bring list)

Generally, you'll want to pack everything into:

   large dry bag (waterproof bag) for those must-stay-dry items (ex: cotton clothes)

   large duffle bag for gear/ food (mask, snorkel, kayak helmet, etc)

   backpacking pack for personal gear and clothes that will be okay if a little wet

   rubbermaid container w/ lid for food items should be okay, too

*little drybag to bring stuff on kayak expeditions

hiking shoes

(second pair of shoes) if your first get wet

sandals for loafing & kayaking

(hat and sunglasses)

plenty of layerable warm clothes, such as

   rain gear and windbreaker

   fleece or sweatshirt

   breathable, wickable shirts are good- they dry fast (ie, Capilene, Ultrawick)

   thermal long underwear 

   *gloves & a ski cap

plenty of light clothing, such as

   shorts

   T-shirts

and of course

   socks (preferably anything but cotton) & underwear

mosquito repellant (though there should be few 'skeeters in September)

anti-itch cream

fishing gear & license

whistle (required on DnL trips for safety!)

binoculars

water weapons

football, frisbee

camp chair

*sun shower & big towel

gas lantern and extra fuel

matches and butane lighter

water sack or large water containers

soap

toilet paper

*moist wipes or body wipes (ie: Cottenelle...helps you stay clean)

tarp & rope

(flashlight)

for sleeping:

tent

*sleeping bag 

*sleeping pad or air mattress

pillow

for cooking:

*cooler w/wheels & strap to hold the cooler shut against critters

Coleman stove and lots of stove fuel (DnL, Lisa & Carl)

matches

pot (DnL, Lisa & Carl)

pan (DnL, Lisa & Carl)

cooking oil (DnL, Lisa & Carl)

kettle

can opener (DnL)

spatula (DnL)

paper towels

cups, plates, bowls

utensils (forks, spoons, knives)

egg holder

popcorn popper (uhh, maybe Dave)

sticks (for roasting marshmallows)

plastic bags (for munchies during hiking)

aluminum foil

spices (salt, pepper, soy sauce)

trash bags

sponge (DnL)

dish soap (DnL)

dishwashing tubs (Lisa & Carl)

 

for hiking:

water bottle or canteen

water filter

binoculars

(good hiking shoes)

(camera)

(lunch)

(munchies)

(first-aid kit)

(flashlight)

(sunscreen)

(hat)

If you rented stuff, it will be waiting at the ferry terminal in Ventura Harbor before we board:

Kayak, backrest, paddle, helmet, life vest

wetsuit

mask & snorkel & fins

*And, pack a complete change of clothes for after we return to Ventura.