What Should I Bring?

Surf Gear Recommendations for the Mentawais:

- Surfboards (2-4):
- One shortboard for turns, ideal for smaller days.
- One shortboard for barrels, with extra thickness for paddle power on medium to heavier days.
- One medium board for barrels, with good thickness for paddling on bigger waves.
- Note: In the Mentawais, you can surf bigger waves on shorter boards!\
Boardshorts (2-3)
Wax (3-5): Tropical warm water wax
Leashes (3-4):
- One thin comp leash
- Two regular 6’ leashes
- One bigger and thicker 8’ leash
Long sleeve Lycra or 2 mm wetsuit
Fin Sets (4): Small, medium, and big wave fins; fins for both turns and barrels.
Fin Keys (2)
Wax Comb
Waterproof Sunscreen (lots of it)
Rash Guard (long or short)
Surf Hat (optional)
Helmet (optional)
Reef Booties (optional)
Ding Repair Kit/Sun Cure (optional, but strongly recommended)

Packing List for Your Trip to Hidden Bay Resort Mentawais:
- Airline Tickets
- Passport and Photocopy (mandatory)
- Travel Insurance (mandatory, please bring a photocopy)
- Cash (new bills for drinks, tips, etc. *Tips are not mandatory, but if you’re happy with the service, they’re appreciated. Tips are shared equally among the staff after your departure.)
- Credit Cards
- Electricity Adaptor (optional)
- Mosquito Repellent (lots of it)
- Moisturizing Cream
- Laptop or iPad (optional)
- 64 GB+ Flash Drive (for photos and video)
- Energy Snacks, Protein Bars (optional – the resort offers snacks, but feel free to bring your favorites)
- Long Sleeve T-shirt (white for mosquitoes at night)
- Malaria Medication (optional)
- Pain Killers (optional)
- Pants (1)
- Sandals
- Shoes (1)
- Shorts (2-3)
- Sunglasses
- Towel (1, but also provided at the resort)
- T-shirts (3-4)
- Waterproof Jacket (optional)
- Fishing and Spearfishing Equipment (We have complete equipment at the resort, but you’re welcome to bring your own. Our bay is rich in marine life!)
- Books (We have a variety of books, but feel free to bring some of your own.)