We are less than one week away from our departure to Panama! In preparation, I wanted to take a quick minute to update the blog with my packing list. What I am packing for this trip is similar to my packing list from our Costa Rica trip a few years ago. However, given that on this trip we will have the same hotel for all of our nights and we don’t have to worry about packing up between multiple destinations, I decided to pack a few more outfits. We will be in Panama for 7 days. I would consider the below overpacking, but hey…..I had the space! Somehow I fit all of this into a carry-on and personal item.
Most Important Items
Passport & Wallet
Clothing
Shirts/Tops x 7
Jean shorts x 2
Running/Hiking shorts x 1
Airy Hiking pants x 1
Undergarments (for the week)
PJ set
Rain Jacket
UPF Rash Guard (I am fortunate to get to SCUBA dive on this trip)
Swimsuit & Coverup
Shoes
Cross-amphibian shoes (Can go in the water or be used for hiking)
My favorite Birkenstocks (I even wear these hiking—it’s an obsession)
My other favorite Reef sandals
Toiletries (all TSA approved sizes)
3 oz reef-safe SPF 30
3 oz reef-safe SPF 50 for the face
SPF 30 chapstick
Shampoo & conditioner
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Small hairbrush
Bug spray
Small first aid kit (I always bring an emergency kit when traveling with students)
Everything Else
Snorkel (I would rather use my own)
Hydroflask water bottle
Sunglasses
Panamanian-style hat
Packable beach towel
GoPro
iPad
Electronics chargers
External battery charger
Gift for our tour director