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The Halcyon External Pouch does offer protection and keeps the Raft folded in a nice tight package; however, IMO it's a rip-off at $39
http://hollywoodivers.com/mm5/merch...=H&Product_Code=14-050-010&Category_Code=HALA
Suggest finding a simple men's zippered shave/toiletry bag that can do the job for less than 1/4 the cost of the Halcyon Pouch, or perhaps cheaply enough --a large zip-lock storage bag (the kind you use to put leftover foods in) might do. Then just cut a small hole in the bag and feed through the Raft's bolt-snap retaining leash. . .
http://hollywoodivers.com/mm5/merch...=H&Product_Code=14-050-010&Category_Code=HALASuggest finding a simple men's zippered shave/toiletry bag that can do the job for less than 1/4 the cost of the Halcyon Pouch, or perhaps cheaply enough --a large zip-lock storage bag (the kind you use to put leftover foods in) might do. Then just cut a small hole in the bag and feed through the Raft's bolt-snap retaining leash. . .
) Having an inflated and visible SMB is important, items like the safety streamer are very easy to spot from a helicopter, signal mirror flashes have been seen for 3 miles, dye packs draw attention if the glare isn't too intense, and some sort of strobe or HID flashlight can be seen for miles across the ocean after dark. If you're drifting for while, some sort of raft might be nice - there's a recent thread about a diver who drifted off New Zealand for three days or so. Bet he wished he could get up out of the ocean... Again, its a question of how much you want to carry. Here's an article you may find interesting, somewhat dated, but appropriate. The experiences at the end of it are especially informative:
