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Packing for Dominica

Get ready for tropical!

Visitors to Dominica should expect plenty of sunshine interjected by intermittent rainfall. The island’s annual temperature averages at 27 C. Frequent rainfall cools the tropical heat, nourishes the island’s extensive rainforest, and feeds its rivers, lakes, and waterfalls. On the coast, average rainfall registers 1,780 mm, but in the interior that figure is triple. Hurricane season is from June to November… a great time to visit Dominica and beat the cruise ship crowds!

Dominica’s lodges range from backpacker-class to five-star and all of them generally meet or exceed the baseline expectations of a western traveler. You don’t need to bring your own toilet paper, limited laundry services are available almost everywhere, and you probably don’t need to bring your own mosquito net.

Stores in Roseau carry basic supplies in case you forget something. If you plan to swim, snorkel, or scuba dive, there are numerous shops to supply everything you need.

Starter Packing List

This list will get you started preparing for your trip, but of course you must customize it according to your own travel habits and style. This list is neither exhaustive nor universal for all travelers.

UPPER BODY

  • Long sleeve shirts, preferably with collars (useful to protect against sun and insects)
  • Lightweight raincoat or poncho
  • Tanktops & tops that expose skin are invitations for sunburn and insect bites. Leave them at home!

LOWER BODY

  • Full length pants, made of quick drying material. Dominican adults generally do not wear shorts or short skirts.
  • Quick-dry underwear

HEADWEAR

  • A hat with wide brim or visor is essential
  • Sunglasses

FOOTWEAR

  • Strong, comfortable covered walking shoes with ankle support
  • Sturdy sandals
  • Socks – look for moisture-wicking cotton or smartwool. Silk sock liners are a good choice because they wash and dry quickly.

PACKS AND BAGS

  • Daypack or shoulder bag
  • Rugged dry bags for all moisture-sensitive gear (essential item! it will rain, your bags will get wet)

ACCESSORIES

  • Stainless steel or plastic water bottle
    Many of our lodges offer treated/filtered water to fill your own bottle. This reduces plastic waste.
  • LED flashlight and headlamp.
  • Adequate supply of rechargeable batteries, necessary chargers, plus an extension cord
  • First aid kit
  • Toilet kit- Items such as tampons, soap sheets or gel, moisturizing lotion, nail file, hairbrush, toothbrush & toothpaste, shaving gear, deodorant, etc.
  • Sewing kit (needle, thread, button, safety pins, etc.)
  • Contact lenses, solutions and prescription glasses
  • Sun blocking lotion
  • Swimsuit
  • Small stuff sacks, plastic ziplock bags, and plastic garbage or grocery bags for organizing and isolating damp items in your luggage.
  • Moisture-absorbing silica paks for your baggage, especially for your electrical and camera gear.
    Caution: poorly packaged silica can leave dust residue.
  • Camera, ideally with 10X zoom or greater. Bring more memory cards than you think you will need.
  • Alarm clock (battery operated) or watch or phone with alarm function
  • Ear plugs
  • Reading and writing materials

DOCUMENTS & MONEY

  • Air tickets
  • Money, preferably new, clean bills.
  • Travelers checks and ATM cards (TC’s they’re OK as an emergency backup, but ATM’s are much more convenient)
  • Passport
  • Photocopy of passport details kept in a separate place from your passport.

Use your phone to take a picture of your essential documents, then mail that image to yourself. That message can be printed if your originals are lost.