A well-known rule of thumb when deciding what clothes and gear to pack for a journey is to pack your bag and then take half out. In the case of a Mentawai surf charter, we suggest you take out two thirds! The key is to travel light.
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You will be in the water for a good part of your trip, and time spent on board will be in a pair of shorts and a tee shirt. Pack your normal array of surf accessories without going overboard. We have a fairly extensive medical kit on board and also ding fixing gear.

For travel

• Passport (valid for at least 6 months after the date of arrival)
• Airline tickets
• Travel Insurance Information
• Cash. We recommend you bring at least $250 to cover things such as food in Padang, souvenirs in the islands, photo package and a tip for the crew.

For surfing

• Boards (2 to 3 are recommended to suit various conditions)
• 2 or 3 pairs of board shorts
• Booties (reef/surfing)
• Spare leg ropes
• Long rash shirts
• Tropical surf wax
• Spare fins & keys
• Sunscreen / Zinc & lip balm 30+

For the boat

• Beach towel
• Sunglasses
• Music device to pump the top deck tunes
• Insect repellent
• Sun hat
• Toiletries
• Personal medication and antibiotics as advised by your doctor.