SENDING THINGS TO FHL?
You are welcome to send items, or order items sent, to FHL ahead of your arrival. We will hold onto them for you. Anything you send should be in your name to the address below.  If you are sending linens ahead, be sure to write “LINENS” in obvious lettering on the box, so we know which boxes need to be immediately accessible to students on Arrival Day so they can make their beds up that evening.

YOUR NAME
UW Friday Harbor Labs
620 University Rd
Friday Harbor, WA  98250

Plan Ahead

CLOTHING: think LAYERS and WATERPROOF.  Even in the summer, evenings and mornings can be surprisingly cool (and sometimes wet).

BEDDING: Your bed at FHL will come with a pillow and a light blanket.  You are responsible for bringing your own sheets, pillowcase, extra blankets if you need them, etc.

STUDY SUPPLIES: You will receive information about specific materials required for your course directly from your instructors, but the list here will provide a starting point. The FHL Stockroom sells most general office supplies, including notebook paper, herbarium paper, waterproof paper/notebooks, clipboards, a variety of writing utensils, etc. – so you can wait until you get here to purchase those as needed.

LIVING REQUIREMENTS 

  • A set of sheets (FHL will provide for intntl students)
    • Huts have full size (also called double) beds
    • Dorms have regular twin (= single) size beds
  • Pillowcase
  • Bath towel and/or beach towel (FHL will provide for intntl students)
  • Laundry detergent – can also be purchased in town
  • Quarters or cash for laundry facilities – $5 per wash/dry load, laundry room has a coin machine
  • Reusable water bottle

FIELD REQUIREMENTS

  • Headlamp (preferred) or flashlight
  • Knit/fleece hat
  • Warm layers (avoid cotton and denim for field work)
  • Sturdy pants to wear in the field (for muddy, rocky, and shipboard adventures)
  • Sturdy waterproof rain pants and rain jacket
  • Warm socks (wool is best)
  • Tall rubber boots (upper shin height; not hip waders or ankle boots); you’re going to spend time in the intertidal, which has very cold water and sharp barnacles. Boots are available to borrow at FHL in various sizes and conditions if needed
  • Sturdy closed toe shoes or rubber boots, ideally waterproof (for lab)
  • Laptop & charger
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Waterproof notebook (4 5/8″ x 7″ or larger; example; likely in stock at FHL)
  • Pencils (not pens) for field use
  • Textbooks, if required by course instructors

FIELD/OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS

  • T-shirts
  • Long sleeve shirts
  • Sneakers/running shoes
  • PJs, underwear, etc
  • Swimsuit
  • Warm gloves (particularly for Spring and Autumn quarters); fingerless gloves (example); and/or work gloves
  • Field forceps (stainless, toothed); example; likely in stock at FHL)
  • Sun hat, sun block, sun glasses, baseball or brimmed hat
  • waterproof, floating, attachable phone case, if you plan to bring a phone into the field (example), or ziplock baggies for wet fieldwork
  • Any field guides to Pacific coast organisms that you already have (no need to purchase additional ones in advance)
  • Reusable thermos or travel mug
  • Reusable lunch sack (for lunches in the field)
  • Day pack (waterproof or lined with a plastic bag)
  • Notebooks, paper, binders, sticky notes, etc. (also available for purchase in the FHL Stockroom).
  • Pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, etc. (also available for purchase in the FHL Stockroom)
  • Rain hat (example)
  • Preferred field snacks
  • Hand lens or loupe (10x magnification

OPTIONAL

  • knee/butt pad (example)
  • binoculars; camera
  • Leggings/shorts (for warm weather days on campus, not field work)
  • Non-field clothes for when you’re not in class
  • Dorm decorations
  • Anything else that will help you feel comfortable while here for 5-10 weeks

 

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