Karl_in_Calif
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Try ScubaPro jetfins or else Turtle fins. They tend to be the shortest fins on the market, and fit into most carry-on luggage.
carry-on Vs. Checked luggage
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Try ScubaPro jetfins or else Turtle fins. They tend to be the shortest fins on the market, and fit into most carry-on luggage.
Karl_in_Calif
Banned
I normally carry-on anything that, if lost by the airlines, would ruin my multi-thousand dollar resort vacation. Since I particularly hate diving with rented gear, here is what I carry on:
short fins
mask in fin foot pocket
spare mask in other fin foot pocket
snorkel & keeper
pouch weight belt for freediving
freediving bag weights (8 lbs)
dive computer & compass
bottom timer as backup to computer
NDL dive tables as backup to computer
low-ankle booties
jon line
safety sausage & whistle
regulator assembly with twin 2nd stages, SPG, LP inflator
mask defogger
scuba tool
DIN-yoke adaptor
B/C disassembled and rolled up in 2 pieces (wings & vest)
dive skins folded
swimsuit
sunglasses & hat
logbook & passport & pen
It all fits nicely into one small carry-on bag.
short fins
mask in fin foot pocket
spare mask in other fin foot pocket
snorkel & keeper
pouch weight belt for freediving
freediving bag weights (8 lbs)
dive computer & compass
bottom timer as backup to computer
NDL dive tables as backup to computer
low-ankle booties
jon line
safety sausage & whistle
regulator assembly with twin 2nd stages, SPG, LP inflator
mask defogger
scuba tool
DIN-yoke adaptor
B/C disassembled and rolled up in 2 pieces (wings & vest)
dive skins folded
swimsuit
sunglasses & hat
logbook & passport & pen
It all fits nicely into one small carry-on bag.
I always carry on my reg, computer, camera and lights.
Bob
Bob
RichLockyer
Guest
How the heck do you get that through security?
I travel a lot, both on business and when diving. Have broken down items into the carry-on catagory and the check catagory:
Carry-on:
Reg
Computer (dive and laptop)
Cameras
Check:
Everything else
I have big Armour rollie bags. Very strong and don't have dive flags or other stuff on them - they look like normal suitcases.
I cable tie the zippers together - effectively locking them. If the TSA folks want to examine the contents, they can break the cable ties and will replace them with TSA-branded cable ties. That way, you are reasonably confident that your bag hasn't been messed with prior to departing the airport.
If you collect your bag and the cable tie is missing, go directly to the airline representative and open the bag in front of them. This is the best way to start claim action to get your stuff back or replaced.
Leave clothes in checked baggage. If the clothes get routed to Detroit and you are in Cancun, it doesn't take much to buy swimsuits and a couple of tee-shirts.
Just my thoughts.
Carry-on:
Reg
Computer (dive and laptop)
Cameras
Check:
Everything else
I have big Armour rollie bags. Very strong and don't have dive flags or other stuff on them - they look like normal suitcases.
I cable tie the zippers together - effectively locking them. If the TSA folks want to examine the contents, they can break the cable ties and will replace them with TSA-branded cable ties. That way, you are reasonably confident that your bag hasn't been messed with prior to departing the airport.
If you collect your bag and the cable tie is missing, go directly to the airline representative and open the bag in front of them. This is the best way to start claim action to get your stuff back or replaced.
Leave clothes in checked baggage. If the clothes get routed to Detroit and you are in Cancun, it doesn't take much to buy swimsuits and a couple of tee-shirts.
Just my thoughts.
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