Gill, Douglas E. 1964 preferred high cut tennis shoes over low cuffs. The Air Force thin leather, five-fingered, long sleeve gloves purchased for everyone last trip were excellent and prevented may serious injury from bird bites and scratches. One pair survived the entire trip but were useless at the end; so two pairs are recommended. The vest is an optional item. I used it withgratitude when banding Red-footed Boobies on Palmyra but never broke it out thereafter. Its numerous pockets are convenietn for carrying the array of items (pliers, bands, band openers, notebook, spray paint, etc.) when banding Boobies, I'm sure it would have been useful banding Blue-faced Boobies on these latter islands, but I did get along without it. It may be hot running after Boobies. CAMP GEAR: The gear used for camping I would say on the whole was excellent. The ammo boxes were convenient and of adequat size. Furthermore they and the drums provided excellent seats under the tent fly. The three man tents we used were excellent. Although they were hot in midday and sleeping therein during the day was uncomfortable, they were roomy and kept the rain out. Also they were sturdy and easy to erect. The tent fly is of course a very necessary item. Itwas of adequate size and a small bundle to carry. Setting it up took a while and a few people, it would be nearly impossible for one person to set it up. The oblique or "W" guy lines made entry under the tent fly uncomfortable, always requiring a stooped over while underneath and I often thought it would be more comfortable if it were raised just above our heads. The only disadvantage of this would be that there would be less shade under the tent fly during the early morning and late afternoon. But shade isn't nearly as important during those hours. The two-piece slide