essential extra scuba items... (don't leave home without em)

[simbrooks]

$2 gets you one from a camping store that is a little smaller - about 1.5"x2" rather than CD sized. I also wouldnt want to use any of my CD's, besides the point.

I also carry a mini 1st aid kit and a spare mask just in case as well as the usual zip ties, string, multi-tools, o-rings, hoses and the like. I still havent taken out old straps that i used to use with my old fins - now pretty much useless with the spring straps - but at least someone else can use them if needed.

 

[android]

$2 gets you one from a camping store that is a little smaller - about 1.5"x2" rather than CD sized. I also wouldnt want to use any of my CD's, besides the point.

A CD is not going to really work when you need it. You can't really aim it at anything more than a few hundred yards away. Most of the $2 camping mirrors will flood.

A good signal mirror will have a retroreflective bead fabric in the sight hole that allows you to aim it at a target far away (several miles) and it needs to be waterproof so the material doesn't flood. If it floods, it won't aim.

Rescue Reflectors or Starflash make some good quality mirrors that fill the bill in either 2x3" or 3x5".

The record for a signal mirror rescue at sea is over 100 miles.

 

[asmith5]

...use a cheap BIC pen so that you can unlock bikes while you are at it)...

Wristshot

ROTFL!

 

[Boat]

If it were me, I'd apply the old faithful "KISS" theory. There's a lot to be said for traveling "lite". That being said, I'd only bring the bare essentials. I'm sure there are dive shops in Phucket with sufficient supplies to cover any unforseen circumstances. Might not hurt to call ahead and check. I would find out if it would benefit to get a small translation book from Eng to Thai. Learn to convert Thai $ to English $ so you "really" know how much your paying. Oh, I'm not sure what their voltage is there...but I'd be willing to bet it's not 110. That's all I could think of. Good luck!

 

[crpntr133]

One thing that I haven't seen is extra $$$. I put it in an empty film container. Works great for many reasons.

 

[String]

Duct tape and cable ties.

With those you can fix everything from small dive gear to the dive boat itself.

 

[Dave in PA]

Something I consider an essential everytime I not only travel abroad, but travel anywhere, is simple over the counter medicines: Tylenol/Advil; motion sickness medication; anti diarrhea and mild laxative medicines; an antacid can help, too. Nothing ruins a nice trip quicker than feeling miserable.

 

[jkennedy]

Wire ties..........

 

[Allison Finch]

duct tape.

YES!! Duct tape. In PNG it sells for rediculous prices. Leave it with your boat when you leave and they'll thank you forever.

 

[simbrooks]

A CD is not going to really work when you need it. You can't really aim it at anything more than a few hundred yards away. Most of the $2 camping mirrors will flood.

A good signal mirror will have a retroreflective bead fabric in the sight hole that allows you to aim it at a target far away (several miles) and it needs to be waterproof so the material doesn't flood. If it floods, it won't aim.

Rescue Reflectors or Starflash make some good quality mirrors that fill the bill in either 2x3" or 3x5".

The record for a signal mirror rescue at sea is over 100 miles.

How do you flood a mirror - a piece of glass essentially, its not got any air pockets or anything like that??? The mirror i am talking about is essentially the same thing you describe, with a little sight hole and would be used backpacking - costs about $2 from the places around here and is nice and compact.