We’ve all travelled with our paragliders before and know it can feel like a big task to pack your glider, remember all the kit you might need and haul it halfway around the world. To make it easier for travelling pilots, you can find here our kit list for what you will need on a tour with Zion Paragliding or almost any paragliding trip abroad.

KIT LIST

Paragliding Kit Necessities

• Certified Paraglider

• Certified Harness

• Reserve Parachute

• Helmet

• Dual Band VHF Radio and charger

• Concertina Bag

• Glider Backpack

Optional Paragliding Kit

• Vario or GPS and charger

  • For serious XC and comp pilots - Oudie N

  • For leisure Pilots - FlyTec Track

• Tracking device - Zion’s choice is the Garmin Inreach Mini

• In-flight pee system if flying XC or a long time

• Radio case

• Hook knife

• Ballast Bag

• Spare line (to tie things on)

• Anything else that is usually in your paragliding kit

Apparel and Optional Additional Items

The items here are recommendations to make your time flying more comfortable.

• Lightweight Gloves - for flying in warmer climates like Costa Rica

• Warm Gloves - for high altitude or long distance.

• Sunglasses or Goggles

• Buff or face protection from the sun

  Sturdy sneakers or hiking boots

• Sun Screen

• Sun protective clothing

  • Cool long sleeve top

  • Sleeves

• Long pants

• Warm down jacket or layers

• Wind breaker jacket

• Cap or sun hat

• Water Container

  • Refillable water bottle (Up to 1 litre that will fit in your harness)

  • Or Water bladder/camel back - recommended for XC flying

• Electrolyte tabs

• Snacks/ Energy Bars

• GoPro or Action Camera

• Small day backpack for personal items - ideally something that folds down into your harness when flying.

Other items to pack when you travel

• Flip Flops/ Sandals

• Choice of footwear for non-flying related activities

• Swimwear

• Clothing suitable for hot weather and cool weather - think layers

• Essential items you would usually pack for a trip abroad

• Mosquito repellent