Dive computer in carry on bag?

[DandyDon]

Whatever is broken, do file claims. It's worth a try, altho some damages are excluded... :11:

 

[RonDawg]

Actually, printed on my ticket (and on the Continental website) is the exclusions on the type of damage to suitcases that they will pay for:

Damage to wheels, feet, extending handles, over-packed bag and items of fragile or perishable nature
Loss of external locks, pull straps or security straps
Manufacturer's defects.

http://www.continental.com/travel/policies/baggage/damaged.asp?SID=FC2012E24AD44337B53FBD310A0C0471

I needed a new suitcase anyway.

 

[DiveMaven]

Computer, regs, and camera w/housing all go into carry-on. Masks and flashlights get tucked into the wetsuits in the checked dive bag. Our carry-on gets unpacked at the security gate about 75% of the time at the airport. We just get to the airport about 30 min. earlier than normal to make sure we have plenty of time at security if we need it.

Oh yeah, and take your batteries OUT of your flashlights before packing. Leaving them in is one sure way to have your checked luggage searched by TSA.

 

[Rafael]

Hey I checked them out but they said they were all full, apparently there was a big demand on their servers ever since you posted their link on ScubaBoard.

I pack ALL of my most important and expensive dive equipment in a carry on roller bag, even my BC is in it. Sorry about the kidding, but do have fun in Cancun.

Thanks man i will and no worries i din't mean it in a bad way i really have fun reading some of your stuff, remember the naked diving one. o man if i had fun.

 

[DandyDon]

Let me emphasize...

Oh yeah, and take your batteries OUT of your flashlights before packing. Leaving them in is one sure way to have your checked luggage searched by TSA.

Leaving batteries in dive lights is a fire risk, as well as more likely to damage the lights. TSA watches for them, and returning into the US - hand inspecting luggage takes so much longer if you leave the batteries in.

One poster above said he wrapped his mask in his wet suit. Put in in the roll-on, well padded, as you really want to wear you own even if checked luggage is delayed. At my age, of course, I have bifocal masks.

Thanks man i will and no worries i din't mean it in a bad way i really have fun reading some of your stuff, remember the naked diving one. o man if i had fun.

That one is still running and looks like it's really going to be a SB Classic. Surprised it wasn't listed on the newsletter.

 

[JacobK]

I will be taking a fly in my next vacation, and i will like to know if it is save for my Dive computer to run in to the airport scanners?, i have a Cobra comp.

Should i place the computer in a carry on bag and bring it with me?

Thank you on advance.

Computers, Laptops, digital camera, etc will not be affected by xray machines at security check points. So, you can bring them on in your carry on bags

They will be affected by magnetic fileds, such as the metal detectors.

FYI.. do not but film in your checked baggage. The new bomb sniffing scanners at the airports ruins the film