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Oh nice. I had noticed that the square grouper bags appeared to be discontinued, but didn't know that Kraken stepped in to basically make the exact same bag as the larger CB80 square grouper bag that I bought. That's pretty cool. They're great bags, I love mine. Keeps my rig nice and safe...

For my camera body/lenses/laptop/accessories (not housings) I use this: PRVKE: The Award-Winning Travel Camera Backpack & Bag | WANDRD. They make a variety of very nice photography oriented bags, though not sure if they have a roller option. I'm sure they could probably be adapted to carry...

Talk to the operator, they probably have a good idea of how it might impact them, if at all (they're probably running boats there now). If they think they can operate close to normal, I don't see any reason not to go. Hopefully you have travel insurance.

Yeah I meant the compressor at the resort or wherever they are doing their fills, typically owned by the dive op.

Yeah I consider liveaboards and shore operators to both share a lot of the same problems caused by extremely low market value, cost cutting, lack of oversight, corruption, etc... With liveaboards obviously you might have more exposure since you're on the boat full time for like a week, but I...

Yes you can often find shorter stay packages, or they can usually price one out for you if you contact them and ask (though the cost per night may be higher). But there's diminishing returns because of travel time/expense and time you can't dive at the end of your stay before your flight out...

+1 for liveaboards, assuming it's a quality operator and a destination with dives within your ability comfort zone (eg. probably not Galapagos, Palau, Komodo, etc...). It's the most pampered diving experience you can get in terms of not having to lug gear around or walk long distances or...

Looking at my computer data from late June 2022 when I was there, min temp on every single dive was 82F. For comparison, in early January 2024 min water temp was 84F on most dives. I wear a 3mm full, mostly for sting/scrape/burn protection not warmth, but most divers were in rash guards or 3mm...

Are you using any new sunscreen or anything on your arms? Could be allergic to something that you're applying. I agree it's a weird one. Doesn't sound like no-see-um's/sand fleas, and doesn't really have the hallmarks of insect bites either.

We like our Kraken lights. My partner uses the NR-1500Z (now replaced by NR-1800Z) and I use a Hydra 1500 WSR as my camera rig aiming light on night dives. If you want more power they also have options at 2500 lumens and greater, but I've found the 1500 is adequate for warm/clear water. Good...

I've never experienced no-see-ums in Fiji, and also you normally get those mostly on lower legs from standing/sitting on or near the beach. Are these just on your arms, or your entire body? If entire body, bedbugs also a possibility. I second the guess of an allergic reaction of some sort...

I think you can tell a lot about a place like Egypt just based on the economic conditions. Nobody should be surprised that safety is left by the wayside someplace where liveaboards have to price well under $2000 USD for week long trips to be competitive in the market. Combine that with a lot...

My guess is that it's mostly for being immersed in water. Water conducts heat far better than air, so immersing your computer in 95-100+ degree water for long periods while the computer is being heavily taxed could potentially cause it to overheat and shut down to cool off. So yeah you can...

Looks Like the options are only the R105, though I found one place offering the R195 (which isn't much different). R105 will be fine as a secondary for the type of diving I do (recreational). I'm set to order a pair from one of our business sponsors here, 2x DIN Mk17 Evo2 / S620Ti / R105...

Yeah I looked briefly at going via Bali on that flight, but decided on Jakarta because there were just more backup flight options from there to Sorong on the off chance that something crazy happened and I needed to rebook.

I've been eyeing the sales going on now with Scubapro throwing in a free octo with the purchase of a Mk17 Evo2 package. Considering maybe two Mk17 Evo2 DIN S620Ti sets. (for me and my buddy) Any more feedback on that from anyone in this thread recently? How does it perform, and how is the...

For reference, the only current North American cities served nonstop by Singapore Air are EWR (Newark), JFK, LAX, SFO, and SEA. I think Air Canada may also fly there out of Vancouver. Just so all the options are out there.

For ideas, we're staying at The Clan Hotel Singapore just east of chinatown not far from the raffles, clarkes/boat quays, marina bay, etc... Sort of right in the middle of everything and right on transit as well. Plenty of great food, bars, and sights within a few minutes walk. I would concur...

Yup, 24+ hours of travel each direction is pretty standard for getting out into the remote Pacific from North America. My only advice is to just accept that going in, and make that time as comfortable and stress free as possible. Like you're doing planning the overnight in Singapore rather...

Yeah I'm going to Indonesia for the first time from the US (west coast), and I'll echo the Singapore recommendation. We elected to fly nonstop from Seattle to Singapore and spend a night and most of the next day hanging out there, on each end of the trip. For a few reasons: Singapore Air is...