Christmas Island Packing List

I'm looking forward to testing a heap of new gear on Christmas Island this week. Here is what made the cut, and what fit in the Simms Bounty Hunter 100 Roller.

​If the item has an asterix, I packed one in my carry on (all essentials that you are allowed to carry on) .

Scott #7wt MERIDIAN
Scott #8wt MERIDIAN
Scott #12wt MERIDIAN
Scott #12wt MERIDIAN (backup GT rod) with tube
Winston #7wt Winston BIIIX
Winston #7wt Winston BIII Plus
Winston #8wt Winston BIII Plus with tube
Sage X #8wt with tube
100mm PVC Tube with caps for 5 rods
Hatch 7+ L/A 7wt reel and spare spool
Hatch 11+ L/A 12wt reel
Hatch Line Nippers
Hatch Nomad Pliers
Harfin LR100 Reel and 2 spare spools
3 Fly Boxes of flies (1 x Bonefish, 1 x Trigger, 1 x GT)
Simms Wading boots*
Simms Headwaters Reel Brief Case
Wading Socks x 3*
Sun gloves x 2*    
Buff/Gaitors x 2*
Tying Materials & Vice
Hat x 2*   
Maui Jim Sunglasses Mala HCL
Maui Jim Sunglasses Mala HT
Maui Jim Kumu HCL*
Glasses cleaning kit
Sunscreen & Lip balm
Thongs    
Boxers    
Spare flylines 2 x 7wt & 2 x 8wt 1 x 12wt
Remote Area First aid kit.
Fishing shirts and shorts - 2 sets*
Stingray Watertights*
Evening/travel wear - 1 x shorts, 1 x pants, 1 x shirt, 1 x vest*
North Face Rain Shell
Simms Bounty Hunter 100 Roller
Sims G4 Pro Waterproof Sling
Abel Retractor        
Nikon D80, 50mm 1.4 & charger*
Olympus TG4 waterproof camera*
Insect Repellent
5 x Hatch FC Tippet material FC - 12lb, 16lb, 20lb, 60lb, 80lb
8 x 9ft Tapered leaders – Hatch 9' 12b, 16lb, 20lb
6 x 9ft Tapered leaders – Rio 10' 12b, 16lb 
Vet Wrap – finger protection from line burns
Stripee finger guard
Passport*    
Tickets*   
Cash* - $1000 (enough to allow the purchase of the required "peace offerings" on the way home in duty free)
Ipad*    
Leatherman    
Toiletries/Medicine*   
Reading/tying glasses*
Headphones*
Mobile Phone*
Phone Charger
Head torch    
Drybag for boots on return

Bag weights
Bounty Hunter 100 Roller 22.6kg
Carry On bag 7kg

I love the design of the Simms Bounty Hunter 100!

There is room for lots more in the bag, but given the amount of heavy gear I have packed, it's essential clothing only!

I LOVE the Simms Headwaters Reel Brief Case, makes packing reels, lines and lots of other gear a breeze.

Here's hoping that the Airline doesn't loose my bag!

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