Finally figured out how much diving gear can fit into a Miata!

[bamamedic]

One AL40
One AL80
One set of LP85 doubles
Two regulator bags (single tank, and double tank/deco)
One large duffel bag for double tank setup (BP/W, etc, etc)
One large duffel bag for single tank setup (BP/W, STA, wetsuit, weightbelt, etc)
Small tackle box for save-a-dive kit
Drysuit bag, undies, etc
Pelican case for can light
Overnight bag
Collapsible hand cart
8x10 tarp
Foldable chair

Pictures to follow tomorrow

There's still a bit of room behind the driver's seat, and I could cram some stuff behind the headrest (as long as I don't need to retract the top)...

You know what the scary part is? While bored earlier today, I read the placard on the side of the door..."Maximum weight capacity: 350 lbs". Yipes!

All that crap crammed into the car, and I still got 32 MPG

 

[LIVES4SHARKS]

Where there is a will there is a way, more so in the dive world!

Carolyn:shark2:

 

[K9Pig]

I can't wait to see the scuba gear on wheels photo.

 

[ZenDiver.3D]

Clown car coming. So, did you fit in there too? Or is it just the gear? Are y ou holding a tank on your lap like a crunchy air bag? Pictures!!!

 

[mike_s]

All that crap crammed into the car, and I still got 32 MPG

All that gear and 32mpg as fast as you drive? wow!

 

[snepdiver]

You should have seen the car SuPrBuGmAn and Shagman wrer sporting around in at Vortoberfest. I know they had:
Inflatable boat
fuel tank for said boat
motor for boat
double 130's
2-single steel tanks of some size
2 BP/W
all other gear like lights,weights,cameras,Wetsuits.

You should have seen that thing. I wish I would have taken a picture.

 

[bamamedic]

bigken462 shudders every time he sees my loaded-down car, 'cause the only way I can fit the doubles in the car (and be able to lift them in and out of my car by myself) is to strap them into the passenger seat with the seatbelt. Not the safest thing to do, probably, but it works! Plus, it garners really odd looks as I pass people on the interstate!

As soon as I wake up a bit more, I'll post some pics...

 

[mwhities]

bigken462 shudders every time he sees my loaded-down car, 'cause the only way I can fit the doubles in the car (and be able to lift them in and out of my car by myself) is to strap them into the passenger seat with the seatbelt. Not the safest thing to do, probably, but it works! Plus, it garners really odd looks as I pass people on the interstate!

As soon as I wake up a bit more, I'll post some pics...

:worthless:

I NEED to see that. I was wondering how you had your 100s? 120's? and all of your other gear in there when we met up. I can't imagine seeing this!

Michael

 

[mike_s]

bigken462 shudders every time he sees my loaded-down car, 'cause the only way I can fit the doubles in the car (and be able to lift them in and out of my car by myself) is to strap them into the passenger seat with the seatbelt. Not the safest thing to do, probably, but it works! Plus, it garners really odd looks as I pass people on the interstate!

As soon as I wake up a bit more, I'll post some pics...

You should fashion some head on it and put a ball cap on it...

 

[bamamedic]

Hopefully, they turned out OK...

The first pic shows everything out of the car but the cylinders...

Second pic is just the cylinders (I have to pack my car in layers LOL)

Third pic is the cylinders, regulator bags, drysuit bag, Pelican case, and first duffel bag

Fourth pic is the trunk...first layer involves my folding chair, tarp, and collapsible hand cart

In the fifth pic, I've got my second duffel and overnight bag crammed on top (yes, I can close the trunk!)

I can still see my mirrors! (sixth pic)

The last two pics demonstrate that there is indeed still extra space inside the car...behind the driver's side seat (I could fit an additional AL40 or two back there) and the area behind the seats, where the top collapses into...as long as the top isn't down, there's a ton of space right there.