| Equipment and Supplies Checklist
- Cell phone, old-2nd hand cell phone for Mexico use/disposable if necessary
- Laptop, with CD/DVD Burner, WIFI
- Portable Harddrive, min. 40 gigs
- Two or three Flashdrives/memory sticks, each 2-4 gigs
- SLR-Like Digital Camera, 8 megapixel, 10 optical zoom, 1600 ISO, with video functionabilty
- Digital Audio Recorder, with AC adapter
- 2-3 backup sets rechargeable batteries for digital camera and for digital recorder, min. 2400 mhz
- Battery Recharger, capable of recharging all battery types in use
- Memory cards for digital still camera and digital audio recorder, minimally 3 cards of 2 gigs each
- Digital Video Camera, for those doing video ethnography
- waterproof carrying cases and bags for everyday storing/carrying equipment in any context, for cell, audiorecorder, cameras, back up batteries, memory sticks, memory cards -- ideally with straps for hooking onto belt or elsewhere for accessibility
- Favorite notebooks to write fieldnotes on site, or buy on location; pens & pencils
- SIL Fieldwork software for writing analytical fieldnotes on a daily basis
- Photo/Image management software, ideally/minimally ACDSee photo manager 2009
- Photo/Image editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop
- A six outlet surge protector. small/compact;
- Electrical adaptors, three prong to 2 prong. Available on site for less $2
- Firewire-USB cords for direct connection of digital equipment to laptop
- Optional: tripod for still and/or video camera, depending on research interests
- Miscellaneous: duck tape is always good, as well as waxed
string for sewing bags/backpacks, small sewing kit with a variety sized needles -- normal
to large for repairing bags
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