How to pack for travel?

[MoonWrasse]

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

Bill B.

I carry on regs, cameras, dive computer, dive compass and pack the other stuff in split bags (in case of loss I only need to rent 1/3 to 1/3 set).

Every now and then the baggage screener's eyes pop out and they become awake when they scan my carry-on with the reg hoses coiled along with the dense first stage and dive computer.

This last happened last week in Tokyo, on the way back, and I was trying to mime scuba diver to explain what it was to them

 

[ScubaFishee]

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

I carry them on.

 

[SStrecker]

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

Bill B.

I pack my regular, wireless dive computer, detachable integrated safe second and prescription mask in a (specially configured) standard reg bag, for airline carry-on luggage. All other gear, including a rolled up shortie go in my Tilos dive suitcase, which is checked baggage for the cago hold. Standard practice is to personally carry your high value, small, critical components.

 

[Vtdiver2]

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

Bill B.

My carry-on bag that I take on dive trips has my regulator, mask, dive computer, camera equipment, 1 change of clothes and toiletries. If the rest of my luggage doesn't make it on time, I can survive, rent what dive gear I need and dive til it does with what I have. I have an LL Bean backpack that holds it all.
C-Dawg

 

[Charlie99]

My carry-on bag that I take on dive trips has my regulator, mask, dive computer, camera equipment, 1 change of clothes and toiletries. If the rest of my luggage doesn't make it on time, I can survive, rent what dive gear I need and dive til it does with what I have.

If I check any bags (which is most of the time), the I'll just pack everything and carryon the minimum -- cert card and credit card. eyebrow

Renting a reg isn't the end of the world.

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.

I take reasonable care of my gear, but don't obsess about it. Like yours, my wetsuits have no noticeable wear or damage from being packed many, many times.

 

[Coldblue]

I used to check everything, not anymore after this whole issue about airport security, Unfortunately I am one of the victims with a missing reg after airport security checked my bags in order to "protect me". Sure i made it safe to my destination, but i believe i don't have to give $600 + of my equipment to an airport security guy everytime they want to check my bags.
I asked the airline if it was possible to get U$ 4 from each passenger who enjoyed a safe flight on my expense to get my reg replaced ... my idea didn't fly long and the airline didin't recognize a penny either.

Wetsuit...i place it over a beach towel and roll both together like a sleeping bag. I once had the wrists of a wetsuit stick to the hips after a trip (perhaps i rolled too tight and/or luggage was left in the sun/high temperatures for a long period of time). the towel layer has worked just fine ever since.

My carry on bag is exactly as described by VTDiver2. Works perfect.

 

[KingViper]

Should I pack everything besides my reg and comp into a regular suitcase?

 

[H2Andy]

i bought one of those hardened roller cases built specifically for scuba. i just
like the hard shell.

mine is somethign like this:

http://www.diverssupplyusa.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=15989

i pack everything in there but my computer and log book (that way if the bag
gest lost in the way, i can rent and go diving)

 

[Code Monkey]

We're a diving family of 3 and we pack our gear as follows:

Eagle Creek Tanker Trunk (largish rolling duffel):
* fins in the bottom, fin tips toward the center, heels toward the ends
* rolled-up wetsuits (rolled as tightly as I can)
* gigantic save-a-dive
* often, 1 of the mesh bags from duffel 2, below
* dive lights and batteries

Tanker Trunk #2
* 3 BCs, all on their backs
* mesh bags with mask, etc., stuffed inside the BCs

Carry-on:
* 3 regs
* pack-towels (between the regs)
* dive logs & wallet with C-cards
* 5 empty garbage bags (we put our wet gear in them to keep the bags from being mildewed)

We've got it down to almost exactly 50 lbs per duffel (the no-extra-charge limit on several airlines).