Supplies
Following is a list of supplies I have, and need, and costs involved in obtaining them.
- Sounding Balloon – Still Need (Estimated cost $35)
- Helium – Still Need
- Parachute – Purchased new (surplus) on eBay for $27
- Canon A470 – Purchased used on eBay for $50
- 8GB Memory Card – Purchased new on eBay for $15
- UV Filter – Purchased new on eBay for $20
- Motorola i290 – Purchased used on eBay for $20
- Boost Mobile SIM – Purchased new on eBay for $10, came with $5 credit
- USB Phone Charger – Duracell My Pocket Charger, $4 with a bit of hassle
- External Antenna – Bought antenna and cable on eBay for $6
- Lithium AA Batteries – Still Need
- Total Cost So Far – $152 [Projected Cost: ~$250]