Suggestion Scuba Camping

[Shipwreckscanada]

Scuba Camping

I do a lot of local diving. As a result I also do a lot of local camping and I’m not alone. I was wondering if a new category could be introduced on scuba camping. That might even be its title, “Scuba Camping.”

There are a lot of unique challenges when combining the two, real nice adventures as well.

Just a thought

 

[Lakediving]

It would be a great idea especially if the campsites are waterfront. A few campsites I have visited in Maine would be perfect for this.

 

[diversteve]

Need 18 more people to get it considered.

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[drrich2]

'Camping' can entail a pretty diverse range of activities. For some, it might mean driving an RV to a trailer park. Others might think of pitching a tent in a campground area, and building a fire with whatever wooden debris is around (if any). I haven't camped since I was in 3rd grade; my parents moved us to the country & made it redundant.

Are you talking about camping somewhere, and 'diving on the side,' or are you talking about hiking to unofficial dive sites, and camping in order to stay a couple of days? If the latter, I would imagine hauling gear, particularly weights and tanks, would be an issue.

Are you mainly thinking shore diving or boat diving?

Richard.

 

[WarrenZ]

I camp in a gooseneck 3 horse trailer with tanks in the back and living quarters in the front. Works great for us.

 

[tennjay]

Count me in. It's looking like I'm going to start camping again.


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[gcarter]

I'm in. I have camped while diving at Tobermory ON and Gloucester MA. Would love info on where others go.

 

[JohnN]

Scuba Camping

I do a lot of local diving. As a result I also do a lot of local camping and I’m not alone. I was wondering if a new category could be introduced on scuba camping. That might even be its title, “Scuba Camping.”

There are a lot of unique challenges when combining the two, real nice adventures as well.

Just a thought

Camping ?

Like staying at a motel without room service?

 

[Pacediver]

Sounds like a great idea for a forum ,great combination to get out and enjoy both activities

 

[Shipwreckscanada]

I would like to elaborate as to the reasons why I feel this would make a good forum category.

This would be a public forum that will deal with scuba diving while camping. I don’t think the type of camping should be restricted. RV’s, popup’s, tent’s, from the back of a van, no difference. Campgrounds, or hiking into the woods is the same as long as the two, camping and diving are the main events.

I believe the category would attract questions and comments on many different scuba subjects such as follows.

Daily living at a campsite:
How do I wash and dry my gear?
How to be ready for an emergency
Where do I get my cylinders filled?
Will my diving disturb other campers?
What are the camping rules on diving from the campground?
What if the weather turns bad?
What about my non-diving family?
What do I do with my dog?
What other activities could I include, games, parties?

Sharing experiences:
Where you camped and dived?
How you got together with other divers?
What after diving activities you shared such as food and drink around a camp fire?
Why camping is better than a hotel, or vice versa?
Places to visit?
Sharing photos and videos

This forum could be used as a means to organize an outing:
In my experience, I’m never the only diver when I camp at a site known for diving. People come from miles around on long weekend and holidays. We exchange phone numbers but having a forum specific for camping and diving would make it easier to announce and organize a local dive group.

Special equipment, purchased or homemade
It’s surprising the things people think of that makes life easier under these conditions. For instance, how do I get my gear from my campsite to the water front without a vehicle?
What type of camper, tent works best for you?
What type of vehicle do you need to pull your camper?
What about diving from a small boat, canoe or kayak?

Please feel free to contribute your ideas.