Couple of newbie questions

[WW2]

I’m going on a couple of boat dives this summer and I have couple of questions I was hoping to get some advice on:

1. Since I haven't purchased a wetsuit, bc, or regulator, I am still renting. What's the best way to carry and store this gear on a boat without causing the crew or other divers too much hassle and without having to go out and buy an expensive bag?

2. I've heard people store their save-a-dive kit in an old (but clean!) peanut butter jar. It makes sense, but do a lot of people really do this? Or is this one of those things for newbies, like the mask in the freezer thing?

Thanks in advance,

 

[The Kraken]

1: I don't know what your definition of "expensive" is, but, in my opinion, the best bag for a dive boat is a mesh bag. Very good ones can be had for $60 and the price goes down from there according to the size and quality of bag.

2: I have my save-a-dive kit in a plastic tool box. But, then again, it's hard to fit an L/P hose, H/P hose, back up 1st and 2nd stage regs, etc., in a peanut butter jar.

the K

 

[Doc]

Make sure you use a PLASTIC pb jar.

They are quite water resistant.

 

[Damselfish]

Lots of things work for save a dive kits - toolboxes (though not overly waterproof,) dryboxes, tupperware, whatever. Nothing wrong with a PB jar for small stuff, though you'll probably start to want things that won't fit in one. Maybe giant PB from BJs.

 

[RICHinNC]

Def dont use glass for a save kit container.

And, whatever you use...make sure it is in the shape to accomodate what you decide to put in there. Dont be surprised if you change a couple of times too.

 

[TSandM]

When I started, I kept my save-a-dive kit in a zip lock bag. It had mask and fin straps, o-rings, zipties, and a tiny toolkit. But it outgrew that container and now lives in a lovely multi-compartmented tool box that cost me $9 at Home Depot.

My mentor has a large, well-stocked save-a-dive kit that masquerades on the outside as a Honda Element . . .

 

[Michael Schlink]

I use "ziplock" bags for just about everything. I have a toolbox and dryboxes but I don't haul these onto a boat with limited space. I'll borrow tools from the boat crew. If you can tote your gear in a small bin or tub and it won't get in the way that works nicley, you might want to ask before showing up. The net bags work extremely well, but you might want two, One for regs mask etc., the other for BC and wetsuit. Also a plastic hangar or two can come in handy.

 

[J75]

You can get a cheap mesh bag with a paded shoulder strap for around $25. Just make sure you don't get a huge bag that's going to take up lots of room. Space is a precious commodity on most dive boats.

As for a save-a-dive kit, any type of waterproof container will work fine: pb, dog treats, etc.

 

[rescue teen]

usaully the place that ur renting ur gear from will have a rental bag 4 u

a ziplock works quite nice

 

[scubabob1989]

cool