ID on dive gear

[johnny sea ranger]

What can I use to mark by stuff? I almost ended up with one L and one M fin last trip. One dive shop thought my neoprene cap belonged to them. I want to mark boots, cap, mask, fins

 

[Doubler]

I use plastic colored tape. Example all my gear is identified by a two inch strip of blue tape with a one inch strip of red in the center. Where tape can't be used, colored markers with same color pattern is used. Makes for easy ID.

 

[TONY CHANEY]

I use a silver Sharpie. You can use any color and it is perfect for items that are flexable. IMHO, tape does not do as well.

 

[RJP]

Silver Sharpie is good for some things. White fabric marker (from Michael's) also good. I use White Out on many things.

 

[JamesK]

Silver sharpies for most stuff. Tanks get reflective mail box lettering.

 

[Doubler]

I used tape before the invention of the Sharpie, properly applied it last years and is removable.

 

[TONY CHANEY]

Sludge from CDF uses a label maker for all his hard gear...best I have ever seen.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

I just keep an eye on my stuff and don't walk away from it where people can get sticky fingers. The few items I do have marked were done with a sharpie or paint pen tha twe use at work to mark sheets of material (metals).

 

[tstormdiver]

Black marker for lighter colored stuff & a white or silver marker for darker stuff.

Jim, when our shop goes on a trip, a lot of people have nearly the same equipment. Get 30- 40 people in a group like that & it can get confusing of who's stuff is who's. Marking is the best way.

 

[Bratface]

Paint pen. My initials are on my wetsuits, fins, mask strap (it's neoprene), dive lights, etc. I went to the pet store and made a tag for my computer with my name and phone number. My name is written on the label inside of my BC and I wrote my first name on my weight pockets. I also traveled with people having similar gear, avoids mix ups.