Sea Base Ordering Checklist: Track Ordering, Receiving and Packing the gear
Below is one simple checklist that you can use as you order everything you will need for your Sea Base High adventure trip.
- Start with selecting each item (follow the category links back to the full descriptions page for each trip)
and then check it off when you order it. - Next, check it off when you receive it, and
- Finally, check it off when you actually pack it into your 40 liter duffel bag!
Click submit (at the bottom of the form) and email the link on the next page to yourself to come back and update your list, whenever you need to; it will save your selections.
When you know what you want to order and also want to track ALL of your Sea Base costs (items purchased, packed, meals, fees, air fare etc.), see this all in one cost calculator and purchase / packing checklist.
Don't have your trip go off the rails by forgetting something important. And if it's last minute and you're still missing something click the links to get it on Amazon overnight!
This page is printable and you can email it to yourself, and come back as you need, to update it! Your own personal checklist ready whenever and whereever you need to access it. I made a PDF version of the Shopping Checklist, BUT note that the PDF version tracks manually online and will not save a copy online - it's paper and pencil!)
Click here: to jump to the Submit button at the bottom of the checklist!
See this page for everything you need to know about masks and snorkels AND what & where to get them!
What NOT to bring
This is where people blow the 40L limit:
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❌ Full sleeping bag (too hot and bulky)
❌ Mess kits and cooking gear
❌ Cotton hoodies/sweatpants
❌ Multiple pairs of shoes
❌ Large towels
❌ Hard suitcases
❌ Aerosols
❌ Unnecessary valuables
❌ “Just in case” extras
More Information
The 2026 Florida Keys Sea Base Packing list:
Sea Base Islamorada Paperwork Overview of Required Paperwork:
Below is a list of required paperwork for all Sea Base Islamorada programs. They say to bring PHYSICAL printed copies and all paperwork must be current. For copies of all current forms, see Sea Base FORMS and tips to organizing them for a speedy check-in!
- Crew Roster
- Pre-Event Medical Screening Checklist
- Florida Keys/ St. Thomas Vessel Liability Waiver
- Scouting America Membership Cards
- Adult Leader Training Documents:
- Wilderness First Aid Certification - One adult per crew
- CPR /AED Certification-One adult per crew
- Safety Afloat Training Certificate
- Safe Swim Defense Training Certificate
- S.A.F.E. Guarding Youth Training Certificate
- Hazardous Weather Training Certificate
- BSA Unit Swim Classification Record (annual swim test records)
- 2019 Version of Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record
- Copies of Health Insurance Cards (front and back)
Crew Roster: The crew roster is due 90 days prior to arrival. 2026 roster instructions linked here. If there is an up date to your crew roster within that 90-day window, please email the Program Director for your adventure. Addi tionally, bringing a copy of the most recent crew roster helps verify attendance during the check in process. Please bring one copy per crew.
Pre-Event Screening Checklist: The Pre-Event Medical Screening Checklist is to be completed the morning your crew de parts for Sea Base. Fill out the participants’ names and, on the morning of arrival, check how they are feeling. . Please bring one copy per crew
Sleeping bag insert / liner
(with zipper and pillow pocket)
to use instead of a sleeping bag in hot climates
Plastic clamps with paracord
and/or a
6' by 8' waterproof tarp
Other VERY popular items for a Sea Base trip:
Towels - Fast
Drying Lightweight Microfiber Travel Towels
- Comfortable for hours
- Keeps water out
- Very reliable,
Portable Power Bank 50,000 mah, Ultra-High Capacity Battery Pack,2 USB Output High Speed Charging Power bank