Anyone ever mount pockets on your tank?

[DevonDiver]

That certainly is an option, although most people prefer the simplicity and steamlining of a glued/sewn pocket.

I've seen divers attack those 'clip-on' pockets with knives...to remove the straps and then glued them to their wetsuits anyway...

 

[bruehlt]

From that site, you will see that most of the 'usual' safety gear is attached conventionally to the configuration....

Agreed - exactly my plan.

The 'specialist 'survival' gear is attached to the camband...

However....this is pretty extreme gear for the average scuba diver. Unless the conditions were exceptionally severe (extreme current, remote location) then it would be complete over-kill.

You would be far better served just practising how to deploy your DSMB before ascent - allowing your boat to track you if drifting from the dive site. Perfect your navigation. Choose only dive operators you trust to maintain adequate surface cover and vigilance during your dive..... Then you wouldn't get lost in the first place.

I have to disagree with this whole statement. No one expects to be in an emergency - it just happens. Planning for the unexpected is exactly what I am aiming for. A wise person once said "most people don't plan to fail, they just fail to plan."

You never know when you might need a strobe, fresh water, etc. My idea is similar to the whole "Palieu pack" concept, except I am looking for a more streamlined approach.