What is covered in a SafeTrip sports equipment coverage add-on?

October 10, 2024

For avid sports enthusiasts and adventurers, sports equipment can be an expensive but necessary investment. It’s important to protect this investment, especially if you’re traveling with this essential gear. This is where a SafeTrip sports equipment add-on comes into play, with coverage that can provide confidence that your valuable gear is safeguarded against risks.

Protection against theft and loss

One of the primary benefits of SafeTrip sports gear add-on coverage is knowing you have a plan in case of theft or loss. When traveling with your equipment, this insurance can offer financial protection if your equipment is stolen or goes missing. For instance, if your bicycle is stolen from a destination’s garage or your ski equipment is taken from a hotel storage room, your SafeTrip insurance policy add-on can compensate you for the loss, allowing you to replace the stolen items without bearing the full out-of-pocket cost.

Sporting equipment delay and rental coverage

Time is of the essence when you’re on a big trip, because chances are you’ve paced out your plans to maximize your time enjoying your destination and immersing in your favorite activities. Any delay involving your sport gear can have the ripple effect of affecting your itinerary — or your entire vacation. Through a SafeTrip insurance plan add-on, you can be reimbursed for sporting equipment rental if your personal gear is delayed for at least 3 consecutive hours. So you can hop on a locally rented snowboard or trail bike, right on schedule, even if your equipment is stuck in-transit and shows up at your destination past your intended go time.

Coverage for specialized equipment

If you choose a niche activity (snowkiting, anyone?), the high-level, specialized equipment you’ll need often comes with a hefty price tag, making your gear a substantial investment. The SafeTrip sports gear add-on includes coverage for specialized sports or outdoor gear, ensuring everything’s protected — including your wallet. This can include equipment such as diving equipment, high-end bicycles, ski and snowboard gear and more. 

Worldwide protection

For those who travel internationally for sports and adventure activities, the sports gear add-on means worldwide coverage. Your equipment is protected no matter where you are, whether you’re skiing in the Alps, surfing in Hawaii, or cycling through the French countryside, with financial protection in case of equipment theft, loss, or damage.

By investing in the SafeTrip sports gear add-on, you can enjoy your sports and activities with the confidence that you and your gear are well-protected, so you can focus on hitting new heights, going faster and farther, and enjoying every thrilling moment of an adventure ahead. Learn more about the sporting equipment add-on, available with the SafeTrip International Travel Medical Plus and Travel Protection plans.