Help me pack for my swim this weekend?

[mrs.jacinthe]

I'm putting together a pack list and I feel like I've forgotten something.  Quick backstory/info: 24-hour relay swim, cold (51 degrees) salt water.  Cold-ish outside air (55 high, 40 low overnight).  7 people on our relay, I'll be in the water 5x for less than half an hour each.  About 4 hours between swims.  There is a warmup sauna and there will be a warm/dry place to sleep.  Will also have to do a couple volunteer shifts (kayak support, or kitchen duty, or whatever).  Food will be provided, although I'm bringing some of my preferred pre-swim foods for myself.

*6 swimsuits (5 dry suits and a backup in case of total suit failure)
*4 caps (2 silicone, 2 latex)
*3 goggles (1 dark, 1 light, 1 extra)
*swim parka
*sweats/fleece leggings (3 pair)
*sweatshirts (3)
*socks (6 pair)
*towels (6)
*air mattress/pump
*blankets (2)
*beanie/gloves/fleece earwarmers
*phone/charger/earphones
*shower gear/change of clothes
*nuun, clifs, bananas
*water bottle/contigo

What am I forgetting?  Yes, it's an outrageous list (6 towels???) but I feel like better too much stuff than not enough and wishing I had more.

[sadlebred]

How about a sleeping bag and pillow?

[mrs.jacinthe]

Ohh, I don't own a sleeping bag, but that's a good point. Maybe I'll take a comforter (to wrap in?) and pillow?

[coconutbug]

Ziplock bags or wet bags for wet clothes/towels
Chapstick
Baby wipes
Toothbrusth/toothpaste
Flashlight/headlamp
Watch or alarm clock

[mrs.jacinthe]

Feb 3, 2014 15:30:52 GMT -5 coconutbug said:

Ziplock bags or wet bags for wet clothes/towels
Chapstick
Baby wipes
Toothbrusth/toothpaste
Flashlight/headlamp
Watch or alarm clock

These are good!  Reminds me to pack the aquaphor too - chafing in salt water is no bueno!

[Susie]

Antifog stuff for goggles (whether you use baby shampoo or a specific product)
Sports drink to get the salt water taste out of your mouth after each swim
Vaseline (helps with warmth + chafing)

[boston340]

Hair ties? Not sure how you do your hair under your cap. I swear, I own a gazillion hair ties and when I need one can never find one!