SURF GEAR |
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Following is a surf travel checklist of things you should consider taking on a trip. Not everything will be appropriate for every trip. You must take into account the weather, other activities you'll be involved in, and so on.
Gear
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Boards
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Board bag
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Backpack
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Fins
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Fin keys
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Wax
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Wax comb
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2 Leashes |
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Ding repair kit
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Baggies
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Rashguards
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Wetsuit
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Traveling surf racks
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Clothes
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Shirts (short & long sleeve)
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Shorts
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Long pants
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Belt
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Underwear
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Socks
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Board trunks
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Sandals
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Shoes (hiking boots or sneakers)
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Fleece pullover
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Rain poncho
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Baseball cap
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Money and Important Documents
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Passport
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Visas
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Drivers license or ID card
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Vaccination certificate
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Address/Phone list
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Addresses to embassies
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Tickets (airline, boat, train, bus)
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Travelers checks/cash
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Receipt for travel checks*
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Photocopies of key documents*
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*carry separately from originals
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Hygiene
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Soap (body/face)
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Shampoo & conditioner
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Toothbrush
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Toothpaste
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Several towels
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Dental floss
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Comb/brush
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Shaving equipment
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Mirror
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Washcloth
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Fingernail clippers
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Moisturizer
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Detergent
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Health
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Sun protection
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Lip balm with SPF
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Sunglasses
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Eye glasses/contact lenses
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First aid kit
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Insect repellent
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Iodine
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Pills and tablets
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Vitamins
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Pain relievers
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Motion sickness tablets
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Fever tablets
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Antacid
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Laxative
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Allergy pills (anti-histamines)
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Water purifying tablets
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Miscellaneous
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Map(s)
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Tent (if camping)
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Sleeping Bag (light)
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Mosquito net
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Lantern
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Water purifier
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Compass
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Binoculars
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Alarm clock
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Earplugs
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Pens
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Notepads
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Envelopes
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Water proof watch
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Flashlight
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Solar calculator
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Wall socket adapter
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Bungee cords/rope
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Duct tape
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Swiss army knife
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Can/bottle opener
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Corkscrew
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Utensils
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Spare batteries
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Extra glasses
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Super glue
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Safety pins
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Sewing kit
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Calendar
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Business cards
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Photo/Video Equipment
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Camera
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Film
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Flash
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Extra lenses
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Camera bag
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Camcorder
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Blank tapes
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Charger
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Tripod
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Books
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Guidebook
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Phrase book
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Novels
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Music
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