Fiji Packing List Tips by Jez79

Luggage And Bags: Backpack for day trips, large backpack / carry bag / small suitcase for rest of stuff.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Fiji's climate is warm so light clothing is most suitable - shorts, t-shirts, singlet tops etc. A jumper may be useful for night time. Women going to villages need to have their shoulders and knee's covered, so bear this in mind when packing. Sulu's (sarong) are very common and versatile, so pack one or leave room to buy one over there.
Sandals are the most versatile footware, but make sure you bring comfortable oneif you're planning on walking a lot. Sneakers may be useful for trekking and some footware for walking or coral is also very useful. Many places have sandshoes available for hire.
A hat and some wet weather gear also come in handy. Fijian's consider the head to be sacred, so remember to take off your hat when entering a village as it is an insult to the cheif if you leave it on.

Toiletries & Medical Supplies: Deoderant, suncream, moisturiser and insect repellant are the most important toiletries. If you're going diving hydrogen peroxide and iodine are useful for coral cuts, and tablets for diarrhea and stomach upstes are good for people going to areas where the drinking water isn't ideal. Even some of the tap water on the smaller islands is dodgy, so be cautious. If you have any problems the local fijians will be happy to tell you about Fiji medicine - I chewed some rank tasting leaves for my upset stomach, which worked well.

Photo Equipment: Pleanty of film and batteries for camera's - on one of the islands we stayed on the power was off for some of the afternoon and night, so if you're planning on taking a lot of video, make sure you have enough battery. Underwater camera's are also great for diving or snorkelling. Be aware that on smaller islands film can be available but at high prices.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: We didn't camp so I'm not much use in that respect, but in terms of beach gear swiming suits, a hat, a wet shirt, some kind of footwear and lots of suncream are a must in Fiji. Nude sunbathing is actually illegal, and revealing swimsuits are only suitable around resorts and hostels.


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