Heading to Cuba soon...looking for ideas on things to give away down there

[Sundancefisher]

I know then love baseball stuff but I don't have anything to give away. What other ideas for things people could use? I gave away some toiletry stuff last year, as well as clothing and thermoses.

Does anyone have some good stuff to donate?

[fn1949]

School supplies are always welcome and personal hygiene products IE tooth paste and brushes etc.

[surhuntsalot]

When I go to Cabo, I pick up some used gear like Penn reels, and lures off Ebay . When I'm done fishing, I give them to the captain... Gave a spinning reel and rod to a kid trying to fish off shore with some line wrapped around a tin can, 2 years later Saw him still fishing with that rig... They definitely appreciate it, and most would never have it if not given....

[GreenCanada]

Why not see if you can swing a deal with the Fishin' Hole and get a bunch of the cheap Rapala spinning reels to give away? Not great quality, but more than enough for some of the kids down there who would otherwise go without.

Also, you might be able to find some used sports balls (basketballs, soccer, etc) at Goodwill, Value Village, etc that would compress down to a packable size.

Lastly, you could bring a bag of used clothing down as well. Elders and children are always the most vulnerable and both male/female would be best.

Anywho, those are my two cents!

Have a great time!!

[Austin]

Deflated soccer balls is a hit too.

[nick0danger]

Running shoes, Cousin went for a volleyball tourney, the cuba teams shared shoes, the 4 teams from canada left all there runners for the cuba players. Straight up anything you bring down will be used. Stop at a used sporting goods store and pick up ball gloves.

[fish gunner]

Levis jeans ," the gold standard" of traveling freebees. Be careful though this gift will illicit people giving away the rest of the family in thanks.

[CptnBlues63]

Originally Posted by Sundancefisher

I know then love baseball stuff but I don't have anything to give away. What other ideas for things people could use? I gave away some toiletry stuff last year, as well as clothing and thermoses.

Does anyone have some good stuff to donate?

Just an FYI, if you're planning on bringing back some cigars for friends, buy them at the duty free shop at the airport when you're leaving or at a legit shop or factory.

Do not buy from any street vendors, people that work at your hotel or a restaurant or someone strolling down the beach. Counterfeiting Cuban's is a big business, even in Cuba and if you don't buy at the duty free or a legit cigar store, you will get ripped off.