Paul DeBenedetti 1961 Jan 3 memories and recollection to pack it as much as possible the day before you leave - cots, sleeping bags, duffel bags can be packed comfortably and handily in half an hour, but mess kits, trunks, etc. cannot. Bring a minimum of baggage. Every vehicle should have a gallon jar of formalin, properly labeled, two or 3 pens and 50 or 100 labels located handily, and together, at all times, Chlorotone (about a pint) and new bulb 1 - should be available at all times, and everything should be pickled at once. Throw everything out that doesn't have a label, especially live specimens. Make everyone write at least one label for every batch of specimens. Everyone should have on his person at least 3 collecting bags, 1 canteen, and 1 waterproof container. Slingshots work for lizards, but you need rocks 1/2 to 1/4" inch in diameter, and heavy; quartz is good; sand and shells, etc. have no effect. These stones should be carried, but used only when necessary. Never try to push on a trip like this, except possibly at night. We should have done more collecting. Two vehicles are the most that can work together, and one is best. Our three cars should have had 3 or 4 day food supplies, and been able to work on their own more. Fast vehicles need not have more collecting time than slow ones, but could go to more places. They could and should be used to work as far from