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"Just returned from my trip to La Paz and I will have to say it was fantastic! Our guide Miguel is even better than what we expected and the other staff members who cooked and worked hard to make us comfortable were a very friendly and fun loving group. I recommend this trip to anyone who loves to kayak, live in a bathing suit, snorkel, eat tremendous food and return home completely satisfied.
--Bill Rakozy
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Clothing and Equipment List
Winter weather in Baja is usually sunny and warm. Temperatures range from 60-90°F during the day and from 45-70°F in the evenings. From late November through early March strong winds are common and there is some chance of rain. October, April and May are hotter with possible day time temperatures reaching 90°F and rain is rare.
The following list includes clothing for December through early March, the coolest time in Baja. It can be chilly so don't forget your heavy fleece jacket and hat. For trips in Oct, April and May pack for hotter daytime temperatures and warmer nights (lightweight fleece jacket or sweatshirt and forget the hat).
Water temperatures range from in the 80s in October and early November to the 60's in December through March and in the 70's in April and May. We highly recommend at least a shorty type wet suit from late November through May for snorkeling on all sea of cortez trips. There is no snorkeling in Magdalena Bay.
Clothing
- Sunhat with strap
- Warm hat for evenings*
- T-shirts
- Shorts (quick dry are best)
- Long sleeve shirt
- Fleece jacket and/or sweatshirt
- Waterproof windbreaker
- Swimsuit
- Lightweight long pants
- Rainpants*
- Socks
- Sneakers or lightweight boots
- Aqua sicks or Teva-type sandals
- Lightweight long underwear*
- Casual town clothes
- Sarong or sundress
Miscellaneous
- Sunglasses with strap
- Small day or fanny pack
- Water bottle
- Beach towel
- Toiletries
- Flashlight/headlamp
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm with sunscreen
- Small towel and/or washcloth
- Ziploc bags for personal garbage in tents
- Earplugs in case of snoring neighbors or wind flapping tents
- Biodegradable soap/shampoo for salt water (campsuds, Joy or dawn work great)
- Camp pillow
Equipment**
- Snorkel gear (mask, snorkel & fins) for Sea of Cortez trips only
- Wet suit (for snorkeling late Nov-May trips - NOT for paddling). Most wetsuits are 3MM long-sleeved, short pants with a front zipper
- Sleeping bag and pad
* For December through mid-March trips only - Synthetic fabrics (ie. polar fleece & capilene) not cotton are best for keeping warm in wet environments.
** Available for rent in Baja
Optional items
- Kayak seat pad. A kayak seat pad can add a great deal of comfort to your paddling experience, especially on extended paddling trips such as the Baja Coast or Espiritu Santo Circumnavigation. If you are less that 5'3" tall, we highly suggest bringing a thick kayak seat pad to elevate you in your seat while paddling for extra comfort.
- Small dry bag. For your small personal items that you want to keep handy, such as camera, binoculars or clothes.
- Paddling gloves. Some people use these to protect their hands, especially on our longer kayak trips.
- Underwater flashlight. On our fall trips in October and early November, when the water is the warmest, we sometimes offer a night snorkel outing to observe the nocturnal creatures of the sea. If you are interested, bring an underwater flashlight with extra batteries.
- Extra snacks. Although we provide plenty of food and some snacks, if you have a high metabolism, you may want to bring along a few of your own favorite snacks.
- Camera. Don't forget your camera with plenty of memory and extra batteries.
- Binoculars for bird watching
- Pocket knife
- Reading materials
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