Island "Survival" Kit and other Kauai, HI Packing List Tips

Luggage And Bags: I always bring an extra duffle bag filled with items that I bring with me to use while on the island. This includes sunscreen, underwater cameras, laundry detergent and other food items that are expensive to buy on the island. Then when you are ready to leave for home you will have an extra bag to off load dirty clothes or use the bag to carry your souveniers.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Hawai'i is very casual and nice restaurants do not require a suit or tie for men, but resort wear (Hawai'ian shirts and nice slacks) are generally accepted. Women can wear a sundress or nice slacks and Hawai'ian shirt as well, beach wear or thongs (flip flops) are not good choices.

Overall you will need a bathing suit and some type of cover up. Did you know that the makers of Rit Dye now has a sunscreen formula to wash into your clothes? There are clothes which are already manufactured and are available through "Travel Smiths and Magellean" travel companies. These garments really do work and provide a modicum of sun protection which is needed in the tropics.

Water shoes also prove to be valuable as they allow the wearer to walk in the water as well as on land. Rinse them out well when you are through with them and then air dry. This helps them stay fresh and clean.

Toiletries & Medical Supplies: Make sure you pack some good sunscreen or suncream with a high SPF and a waterproof formula. Aloe vera gel is great for skin conditioning for after exposure to the sun. I would also recommend a good triple anti-biotic cream for minor scrapes and cuts.

Photo Equipment: Take your camera and extra film or media cards as you will take a lot of photos while on the island. Bring extra batteries and a charging cord. You can actually find places on the island to download your photos to CD while you are there.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: I like to bring my own dry snorkel and prescription mask for snorkeling, I don't bring my fins as they are so cheap to rent while I am there on the island.


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