What to Wear on the Koloa Course

Wear closed-toe shoes with some grip, shorts that reach at least mid-thigh or light trousers, and a T-shirt rather than a tank top: the full-body harness rubs where clothes are short. Put a ball cap under the helmet, bring sunscreen for the open second half of the course, bug spray for cloudy days and a light jacket for wind and passing showers. Closed-toe shoes are the one hard rule.

Everything here comes from koloazipline.com (read November 2026) and the GetYourGuide booking for the same tour. The helmet and harness are provided.

Shoes

Your toes must be covered: closed-toe shoes are required on the tour and open-toed shoes are not allowed. Tennis shoes or hiking boots are the best choice, sturdy enough to support the ankle, and ones you do not mind getting wet or dirty, because the course is red dirt. Flip-flops, sandals of any kind and “fashion” boots or shoes with platform soles are out. On Crocs and water shoes the pages of koloazipline.com disagree: the tour page says they are not recommended, the what-to-wear page calls them not advisable but acceptable, and the FAQ says water socks are fine. Trainers avoid the question.

Shorts, shirts and the harness

The harness is a full-body one, so short shorts and tank tops chafe. Longer shorts, light trousers or leggings work, with shorts long enough to sit under the harness, mid-thigh or longer. Thin athletic shorts tend to ride up. A T-shirt or a long-sleeved shirt is better than a tank top.

Head, eyes and skin

• Hat: a ball cap fits under the helmet and keeps sun off your face. Cowboy hats and sombreros do not.
• Sunglasses: allowed if they fit securely; a strap or cord keeps them on the line.
• Sunscreen: the first part of the course runs through forest, the second part is in direct sun.
• Bug spray: mosquitoes come out most on cloudy days and after rain.

Weather and what to carry

Bring a T-shirt and a light jacket for wind and occasional showers: the tour runs in the rain (see rain, wind and the hurricane). Water is on Koloa Zipline’s list of things to bring, and snacks and drinks come with the tour. You can carry a camera if you tie it down; Koloa Zipline is not responsible for anything lost on the course, so leave anything breakable in the car.

If your group includes children, the same rules apply to them; ziplining with kids covers the age and tandem rules.

Sources: koloazipline.com what to wear, tour page and FAQ; the GetYourGuide listing for the 8-line tour. All read November 2026.