In Reply to: packing tips, first trip posted by gibbo on Tuesday, 5. October 2010 at 08:07 Bali Time:
I allways take Evans Dermal Powder. its an antiseptic powder you can buy from the chemist here in aus. great for treating any cuts you have after entering the sea. as the sea water temperature is warm it allows allot of bacteria to grow.
i no of surfers who have had a minor cut and been in indonesia for 6-8 weeks surfing constantly without proper treatment and within 2 days of returning to aus was diagnosed with golden staff and allmost had to get his foot amputated.