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.
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
For surfing
For the boat
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.