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Gear
Pack or buy gear
Gloves and shin guards are usually cheaper from home than at the airport. Partner gear links may include small reader discounts and support the site.
Optional partner links for gloves, shorts, and pads.
Mini guide5 min read
Muay Thai equipment starter pack
Pack the essentials before you fly. Skip the guesswork on what gyms expect on day one.
Quick summary
At a glance
- You need gloves, wraps, shorts, shin guards, and a mouthguard for most camps.
- Buy gloves and mouthguard at home; shorts and extras are easy to find in Thailand.
- Starter budget: roughly $150–350 USD depending on glove quality.
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Must-have before camp
- Gloves (12–16 oz for training; heavier if you are 80 kg+)
- Hand wraps (180" - buy two pairs so one can dry)
- Muay Thai shorts (room to kick; avoid board shorts)
- Shin guards (light pairs for pads; sturdier for sparring)
- Mouthguard (boil-and-bite before you fly)
Buy at home vs in Thailand
One decision per item - no need to over-pack.
| Item | Buy at home | In Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Gloves | Yes - break in before camp | Fairtex, Windy, Top King widely available |
| Shorts | Optional | Easy to buy locally at gym shops |
| Shin guards | Yes if you spar at home | Buy on arrival if pads-only |
| Mouthguard | Yes | Bring your fitted one |
| Hand wraps | Yes - cheap and light | Stock up at any gym shop |
Shop starter gear
Order before you fly if you want gear broken in on arrival. Links go to our gear partners - commission helps keep MuayThaiTime free.
- Fairtex - Gloves, shorts, pads
- Windy - Thai-made gear
- Athena - Women's fightwear
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Pack or buy gear
Gloves and shin guards are usually cheaper from home than at the airport. Partner gear links may include small reader discounts and support the site.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions about this guide.
What oz gloves should I bring to Muay Thai camp?
Most adults use 12–16 oz for training. Heavier fighters (80 kg+) often prefer 14–16 oz. Lighter gloves are for bag work only - confirm sparring rules with your gym.
Do I need shin guards for pad work?
Not always for pure pad rounds, but bring them if you plan to spar. Many gyms require shin guards once partner work starts.
Should I buy Muay Thai gear before flying to Thailand?
Buy gloves and a fitted mouthguard at home so they are broken in on day one. Shorts, wraps, and extras are easy to find at gym shops in Phuket, Bangkok, or Chiang Mai.
Where will you train?
Your destination shapes arrival logistics - compare camps, fight nights, and first-week rhythm city by city.
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