What to do with "stuff" when diving...

[shoredivr]

Now, you're just showing off... lol

It's a statement of fact. I tech dive, and will be on a 200ft wreck dive this weekend, with that same flashlight body containing my keys. It's worked for me for a couple of years, why not share it?
And how does sharing a fact equate to showing off?

 

[dmaziuk]

The OP's concern seems to be eyeglasses. For something like that, I would suggest a hard case, if not a canister-type solution. Unlike boxes, with their odd shapes and gaskets, a canister's cylindrical shape inherently resists pressure, and the circular o-ring may be more secure.

Get a cheap pair and stick them under the other 2 tanks in the back: "they don't take tanks" and so probably won't look under there. I also wonder if they'd actually get crushed at depth.

 

[Lorenzoid]

Get a cheap pair and stick them under the other 2 tanks in the back: "they don't take tanks" and so probably won't look under there. I also wonder if they'd actually get crushed at depth.

That's a fine option. Have a couple of cheap ($60?) pairs made at Walmart or Costco or somewhere like that, and leave the expensive pair at home. I do suspect that fragile wire frames in a plastic bag that can't be completely evacuated of air might get bent up as the bag compresses or if the diver is careless with the bag.

 

[Snoweman]

Those dry bags/sacks are not all that reliable, and will not keep your stuff from getting crushed at depth. I know some people have used them successfully for things as relatively fragile and susceptible to water damage as cell phones, but I wouldn't rely on them. The OP's concern seems to be eyeglasses. For something like that, I would suggest a hard case, if not a canister-type solution. Unlike boxes, with their odd shapes and gaskets, a canister's cylindrical shape inherently resists pressure, and the circular o-ring may be more secure.

I agree that it would be bad to drag a dry bag under the surface. My spool has about 80' of line, after I took off about 20' to fit my hook. I haven't done it, but I would think 80 of line would be enough depth for a shore dive. Keep plenty of air in the dry bag and let it act as an SMB while diving. Just a thought...

 

[Plashb199]

dry bag on the boat.. that always does the job

 

[Lorenzoid]

dry bag on the boat.. that always does the job

Always, except what the OP asked about.

 

[Dan]

Is it a good idea when you are 80' deep with your dry bag floating on a string attached to your BCD? I'm thinking of a boat passing by & get the string tangled on the boat bottom rudder or wrapped around the propeller shaft then you get dragged to the surface so fast & got bent.

 

[dmaziuk]

Is it a good idea when you are 80' deep with your dry bag floating on a string attached to your BCD? I'm thinking of a boat passing by & get the string tangled on the boat bottom rudder or wrapped around the propeller shaft then you get dragged to the surface so fast & got bent.

Yeah, I wonder about dragging the flag on a buoy, too, but somehow in many places with boat traffic they want you to do it.

ISAGN: a buoy with a built-in dry bag compartment.

 

[Doctorfish]

This thread is getting silly. Easiest solution is: Leave credit card, cell phone and wallet in the safe at hotel.10 dollars in a plastic bag in BC pocket with car key. 10 dollar sunglasses hidden in the truck.

Buoys and reels would be a real encumbrance on Bonaire.
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[Lorenzoid]

This thread is getting silly. Easiest solution is: Leave credit card, cell phone and wallet in the safe at hotel.10 dollars in a plastic bag in BC pocket with car key. 10 dollar sunglasses hidden in the truck.

What would you recommend doing with a pair of prescription eyeglasses? I believe it was revealed somewhere in this thread that that was one of the OP's major concerns.