Get ready to pack your bags for your exciting Oman adventure! We've whipped up a snazzy packing checklist to make sure you've got everything covered. While this list is quite comprehensive, feel free to toss out any unnecessary items and toss in those must-haves that make your heart sing. After all, it's your journey – let's make it epic!
The essentials:
- Passport, Copy of Passport
- Travel Insurance, we highly recommend Global Rescue. Click here to join.
- Important phone numbers: Marcus's cell +96895965502 Raph's cell +968 93656011
- Flight Itinerary
- Cash for tipping and other purchases
- Essential First Aid and any needed meds.
- Books or a Magazine
- Tourist Visa for Oman
Clothing and footwear:
- UPF Long pants
- Shorts
- Swimwear
- UPF Long Sleeve fishing shirts
- wading booties - essential for walking the flats
- Buff and/or Sun Gloves (optional)
- Comfy post-fishing clothing
- Fleece, puffy, or something warm (It can get chilly at certain times of the year)
- Socks/Underwear
- Footwear: Sandals or tennis shoes, a pair of good hiking shoes/boots
- 2 pairs of polarized sunglasses
The fun stuff:
- Leaders we like are the Rio Saltwater Tapered leader. We recommend the 16, 20, 25 and 30Lbs
- Tippet: 12, 16, 20, and 30 pound
- Flies & Fly boxes for Permit. Ask us about pre-purchasing an Oman-specific box of 24 flies.
The nitty gritty:
- Hemostats or pliers for hook removal
- Nippers on a lanyard
- Camera or phone camera
- Waterproof backpack or boat bag
- Toiletries
- Sunblock & Lip Balm - Chemical free, reef-safe, avoid plastic packaging if possible
- Bug Repellent. Oman is thankfully malaria-free