Water water everywhere but....

[aquacat8]

When I read about divers being unfortunately adrift in the ocean for a while I can’t help but thinking they must get thirsty. Does anyone take water with them as part of their emergency kit or even just to avoid dehydration on an ordinary dive, and if so how?

 

[northernone]

When I read about divers being unfortunately adrift in the ocean for a while I can’t help but thinking they must get thirsty. Does anyone take water with them as part of their emergency kit or even just to avoid dehydration on an ordinary dive, and if so how?

On longer dives I carry a water bladder (with water in it, not to be confused with my SM bcd) some other's use water bottles in pockets. Drinking underwater feels odd, blowing into the container adds air which displaces the liquid into your mouth. Doable in both hard or soft containers. (Note buoyancy shift)

That said, I'm not prepared for long term being lost at sea as part of my dive planning given my environment. If I was a little more concerned I'd love up on radio/satphone/cellphone.

 

[JamesBon92007]

If I was going to dive someplace where I thought it might be a possibility then yes, I would bring a bottle of water. If my boat somehow forgot me at Cozumel, for example, I'd just hitch a ride with one of the 20 other boats

 

[aquacat8]

I was thinking when shore diving with a flag it might be nice to just clip a water bottle to the float. I am concerned with getting swept along by a shore current, or surfacing farther out than expected, maybe having a long swim back, but it’s one more thing to schlep. Usually I just guzzle water before diving, with predictable results LOL.

 

[aquacat8]

On longer dives I carry a water bladder (with water in it, not to be confused with my SM bcd) some other's use water bottles in pockets. Drinking underwater feels odd, blowing into the container adds air which displaces the liquid into your mouth. Doable in both hard or soft containers. (Note buoyancy shift)

That said, I'm not prepared for long term being lost at sea as part of my dive planning given my environment. If I was a little more concerned I'd love up on radio/satphone/cellphone.

Gotta try drinking underwater! Do you use a camelback or a DSS bladder? Does it need to be a “scuba” bladder?

 

[CWK]

If you are with a buddy, you may have unexpected resources.
Is it a good idea to drink urine when water is scarce?

 

[aquacat8]

If you are with a buddy, you may have unexpected resources.
Is it a good idea to drink urine when water is scarce?

Eew...

 

[aquacat8]

When Stranded at Sea for 16 Months, You Can Survive on Turtle Blood, Apparently
Turtle blood has worked, but not very environmentally correct!

 

[JamesBon92007]

Instead of just using a float you could use an inner tube which could be adapted to include a solar distiller so you could drink the sea water. You could also cook some fish in it so naturally you'd need to bring along some line and hooks too. A 3-Pack of waterproof flares might be good too. And when you get tired of swimming you could float around on the inner tube. A flashlight would be good for signaling it you hear a boat or plane at night. This might require a very large inner tube

As for currents and such, that's why it's a good idea to ask the locals about the conditions before heading out.

 

[aquacat8]

I like the way you think @JamesBon92007 — It sounds like your “inner tube” would even have room for triscuits and cheddar.