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Packing for a Surf Trip? Don’t Skip These Essentials

Packing for a Surf Trip? Don’t Skip These Essentials

Wetsuit? Check. Board? Obviously. But it’s the accessories you pack that can make or break your surf trip. 

Whether you're heading up the coast for a long weekend or chasing reef breaks overseas, having the right gear means more waves, less stress, and maximum stoke.

Here’s a quick, surf-accessory-focused guide on what to pack — and where to grab the gear.

Wetsuit? Check. Board? Obviously. But it’s the accessories you pack that can make or break your surf trip. 

 

Whether you're heading up the coast for a long weekend or chasing reef breaks overseas, having the right gear means more waves, less stress, and maximum stoke.

 

Here’s a quick, surf-accessory-focused guide on what to pack — and where to grab the gear.

1. Stay Hydrated (Seriously)

1. Stay Hydrated (Seriously)

Salt, sun, and back-to-back sessions = serious dehydration. Don't rely on servo bottles — bring your own and keep it cold.

 

YETI Rambler 26OZ Bottle with Chug Straw -  sleek, spill-proof, and easy to travel with

Frank Green Bumper Guard — because your bottle deserves protection too

2mm Spring Suits – Perfect for warmer days. Try the Rip Curl 2mm Long sleeve springsuit for lightweight stretch.

3/2mm Steamers – Year-round heroes. The Quiksilver Prologue 3/2 is a solid all-rounder.

4/3mm and up – Winter-ready warmth. Keep an eye on the latest 4/3mm suits for chilly lineups.

Kids’ Wetsuits – Groms get cold quick, so kit them out with the latest arrivals from Board Collective 

2mm Spring Suits – Perfect for warmer days. Try the Rip Curl 2mm Long sleeve springsuit for lightweight stretch.

3/2mm Steamers – Year-round heroes. The Quiksilver Prologue 3/2 is a solid all-rounder.

4/3mm and up – Winter-ready warmth. Keep an eye on the latest 4/3mm suits for chilly lineups.

Kids’ Wetsuits – Groms get cold quick, so kit them out with the latest arrivals from Board Collective 

Salt, sun, and back-to-back sessions = serious dehydration. Don't rely on servo bottles — bring your own and keep it cold.

 

YETI Rambler 26OZ Bottle with Chug Straw -  sleek, spill-proof, and easy to travel with

Frank Green Bumper Guard — because your bottle deserves protection too

2. Keep It Dry & Sand-Free

2. Keep It Dry & Sand-Free

Whether you’re beach-hopping or boat-tripping, you need something to haul your gear and keep it dry.

Traditional Duffle Bag — perfect for storing wetsuits, towels, wax, and dry clothes

FCS Towel Poncho  — dries fast and makes carpark changes way easier

Whether you’re beach-hopping or boat-tripping, you need something to haul your gear and keep it dry.

Traditional Duffle Bag — perfect for storing wetsuits, towels, wax, and dry clothes

FCS Towel Poncho  — dries fast and makes carpark changes way easier

3. Wetsuits & Warmth Layers

3. Wetsuits & Warmth Layers

Check the water temp at your destination — and bring backup options just in case the forecast shifts.

 

Quiksilver Prologue 3/2 Back Zip GBS Steamer — solid all-rounder for cooler conditions

Sisstrevolution Seas 2/2 Long sleeve  — lightweight and easy to pack

Board Collective Wetsuit Collection — check the full range for men, women, and groms

 

Pro tip: Bring an extra wetsuit if you're surfing multiple sessions daily — nothing worse than putting on a soggy steamer.

Check the water temp at your destination — and bring backup options just in case the forecast shifts.

 

Quiksilver Prologue 3/2 Back Zip GBS Steamer — solid all-rounder for cooler conditions

Sisstrevolution Seas 2/2 Long sleeve  — lightweight and easy to pack

Board Collective Wetsuit Collection — check the full range for men, women, and groms

 

Pro tip: Bring an extra wetsuit if you're surfing multiple sessions daily — nothing worse than putting on a soggy steamer.

4. Surf Essentials You’ll Kick Yourself for Forgetting

These are the low-key items you’ll seriously regret leaving behind:

Grab your smaller bits and travel essentials at your closest BoardCollective store before you hit the road.

4. Surf Essentials You’ll Kick Yourself for Forgetting

Final Word: Pack Smart, Surf More

Final Word: Pack Smart, Surf More

You don’t need everything — just the right things. Pack for comfort, for utility, and for the best-case scenario: long days in the water, zero time wasted.

Shop surf accessories here
Check wetsuits and surf gear here
Find your closest BoardCollective here

You don’t need everything — just the right things. Pack for comfort, for utility, and for the best-case scenario: long days in the water, zero time wasted.

Shop surf accessories here
Check wetsuits and surf gear here
Find your closest BoardCollective here