Don't forget

PENLIGHT - Always useful, always forgotten.

LEASH STRING - Absolutely essential for reef surfing, and hard to purchase on a desert island populated by one mad hermit and a goat.

spare leash - Pick one that will be strong enough for your destination. A regular leash won't cut the mustard in Hawaii!

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ALARM CLOCK - Essential for dawn patrols. Also good for waking your mates up at funny hours of the night!

Da Kine commando penknife - More useful than Rambo in a punch-up. Except, of course, if you happen to get into a punch-up in a country where no-one is frightened of nailclippers.

DUCT TAPE - Great for repairing dings, holding boardbags together, and silencing mouthy groms.

ROOF STRAPS - Make sure they're the extra long variety if you've got loads of boards.

IODINE - Everyone gets cuts and scrapes - a little bottle of Betadine keeps them free of infection.

WATERPROOF CAGOULE - Stay dry, stay healthy.

STICKERS - Groms all over the world love 'em.

MOSQUITO NET - If you're heading to the tropics, a fine-mesh Deet-impre gnated net is a must for a safe, peaceful night's kip.

spare fsc fin key - FCS key ring holder and spare grub screws. There's no point having spare fins without being able to fit them!