Extra gear

[tedshark]

What extra gear should you allwais have on a trip not in your suit pockets

 

[CheddarChick]

save a dive kit...

 

[orangelion03]

Dental floss. Oral hygene is very important.

 

[underwatergirl1979]

LMAO Robert...could to know you think of your teeth often!!! OP, I always have two sets of gloves, 2 masks, extra weight (variety), my drysuit zipper wax, bottled water, and a save a dive kit make sure it has extra O rings, extra straps...etc.(most do). Batteries for your light. Like I dive HID Cannon and the batteries can die very quickly, so good have extras. I also always have my first aid kit in my car...this stuff is small so it can easily fit into a dive bag. Oh ya don't forget your floss guess we got a dentist diver!!!

Cheers Annette

 

[ekremer]

drinking water, There is never a guarantee there will be any left when you surface so I bring my own.

 

[Rainer]

A towel, gloves and a hat (it's freezing here in MA), tools (has saved a few dives), and a standard save-a-dive kit (put one together yourself based on what you could need for your diving and gear).

 

[So Cal Shaggy]

Go to Wal-Mart or any sporting goods store and pick up a small to med small tackle box that will help keep everything organized. Keep extra fin straps, mask straps, snorkel keepers, reg mouthpieces, O rings in different sizes, weight belt, adjustable wrench, asst screwdrivers, pliers, a few extra dollars in quarters (I use an old film container) and a small first aid kit.

 

[LAJim]

First thing is to simplify your gear as much as possible to eliminate failure points that require back up. Spring straps are the best purchase you will make - and they will keep you from needing bulky extra fin straps. A lot of So Cal divers don't use snorkels. If stuff is always breaking on the land it can also break in the water. Fewer O-ring failures with DIN vs. yoke.

Shaggy's right about a tackle box - I need to get one to keep the odds and ends organized. Since I change reg configs a lot between single and double tanks, DS, etc. keeping HP and LP plugs is important. A scuba multitool is nice. I carry a tube of non-drowsy dramamine as well. You will go through lots of quarters.

 

[Empty V]

Every dive trip I ALWAYS and I mean ALWAYS have with me these items.

*large tube of naval jelly
*printer cartidges
*nose hair trimmers
*midget in a dinosaur costume
*fake vomit
*real vomit
*forklift tire
*carpenters level
*mini pool table
*48" flourescent light tubes
*bathtub full of pepto bismal

These items should get you by in any emergency!

Billy

 

[orangelion03]

I every dive trip I ALWAYS and I mean ALWAYS have with me these items.

*large tube of naval jelly
*printer cartidges
*nose hair trimmers
*midget in a dinosaur costume
*fake vomit
*real vomit
*forklift tire
*carpenters level
*mini pool table
*48" flourescent light tubes
*bathtub full of pepto bismal

These items should get you by in any emergency!

Billy

The lack of dental floss on your list explains your sea lion breath.