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What to Bring
and What to Expect:
WHAT TO BRING:
The following are suggested equipment
and supplies you should bring with you to the Institute: (Please
keep in mind that you are only allowed 40 pounds total of checked
luggage on the smaller aircraft that takes you into the village. Alaska
Airlines will allow up to 50 pounds without charge, but once you get
to Bethel you may be charged for anything over 40 pounds. The rate
per pound over that limit is $.50. You are responsible for any excess
baggage charges).
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LIFE JACKET- Participants
in the Science Institute will occasionally travel to and from field
sites in boats. All participants must bring a U.S. Coast Guard
approved personal flotation device in order to ride in the boat.
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Sleeping bag/air mattress
and/or sleeping pad (you might be sleeping on the floor if teacher
housing is not available and you will be camping)
- Dome tent (you will be camping on the tundra
for two nights)
- Tarp for under your tent (bring one for over
your tent if your tent does not have a rain fly)
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Pillow (it's better than a
rolled up jacket when you're sleeping on the floor)
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Tall rubber boots
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Tennis shoes
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Slippers, sandals or other
inside shoe for wearing in the school
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Heavy duty rain coat and
pants
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Warm coat and jacket
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Hooded sweatshirt
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Extra clothing: at least two
sets each of shirts, pants, underwear, and socks (bring polypropylene
or wool, not cotton)
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Gloves and hat
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Shorts, tank top, bathing
suit (2004 was hot...you never know what the weather will be)
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Binoculars
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Flashlight
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First aid kit
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Sunscreen
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Mosquito repellent and coils
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Personal hygiene needs and
medicines
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Allergy medications
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Camera/film
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Personal snack items
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Phone Card
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Travel "mug" (that
you can put your name on)
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Water bottle
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Towel, washcloth, soap and
shampoo
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Earplugs
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Pens, highlighters, pencils
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Family photos for talking
circle (these may or may not be used in the discussion)
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Elders Gifts (3 or 4) (ideas:
shampoo, soap, warm socks, gloves, baseball cap, head scarf, towel)
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Zip Loc Bags (large)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
You will be walking in
the villages and the tundra is often uneven and very muddy. The weather,
even in the summer months, can be chilly and unpredictable, with rain
and very high winds. You will also be out in boats and therefore subjected
to the "elements." Pack several layers of warm, waterproof clothing
and a good pair of boots (see picture above).
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