You wouldn't want the survival straw for water down there. They only filter down to .2 microns. For the tropics, you want a filter that goes down to .02 microns so it filters viruses as well12g pump, high cap w/00 buck
really good fixed blade knife
Water purifier system, straw system works for short durations
Sleeping net to hang over cot
Baby wipes in quantity
right guard spray for your feet/crotch etc.
Enjoy yourself, it sucks!!