How to pack for travel?

[Scubar]

I roll my wet suit like a sleeping bag. In the hotel room I usually drap my wetsuit over the shower curtin rod in the hotel room. I have a regulator bag which I use for my reg and dive computer and I carry that on. I don't check-in those items.

 

[mayastig]

silly question, but do you fold the arms in a cross over way and roll it in as well?

 

[Rick Murchison]

silly question, but do you fold the arms in a cross over way and roll it in as well?

I fold the arms down the front of the suit - in the position they'd be in if you were wearing it and clasped your hands together in front of you with your arms straight down.
Then roll it around something.
Rick

 

[Seppy]

Glad I read this post, i'm new to diving and never thought about the ramifications of leaving my wet suit rolled up.

Thanks!

 

[ScubaFishee]

silly question, but do you fold the arms in a cross over way and roll it in as well?

I leave the arms out, roll the suit, then fold the arms across the roll and stuff the lower end of one sleeve inside the other to hold the roll together.

 

[papps953]

How many people pack their regulator/computer and how many carry it on the plane?

Bill B.

 

[Vtdiver2]

newbie here...just got my first wetsuit and i was browsing about the creases/dents on neoprene and the concerns for this on the wetsuit...so how would you go about packing a wetsuit for travel? i doubt everyone brings them on hangers

I roll mine, but not around other things. I roll it as you would a sleeping bag. Less chance of creases that way. Once the crease are there, enjoy them, they are there for the life of the wetsuit.
C-Dawg

 

[Chivas]

Mine, a Henderson Hyperstretch, has been stuffed in duffle bags, dive bags and back packs. I bought it 4 years ago and have used it in pools, fresh and salt water on about 125 dives. Well used but not abused. As good as new.

 

[markfm]

How many people pack their regulator/computer and how many carry it on the plane?

Bill B.

Definite carry-on. A small reg bag, goes into a daypack. Waay too portable, pricey, and that's equipment I really don't want to be missing. (Mask goes carry-on, too)

As to the suit question, just wear it onboard. A great conversation starter, probably get you "special" treatment at check-in, and you know how some planes are a bit cold

 

[Nomad]

How many people pack their regulator/computer and how many carry it on the plane?
Bill B.

There was a good discussion recently regarding the general topic of traveling with gear. You may find this helpful:
http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=117216

BTW, I always carry-on my reg and my dive computer.