Multi Destination Trip - gear question

[RussR]

I am in the very early planning stage of a multi destintion trip to Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines (subject to change but that is the idea)). It is to be for approx two months and i was wondering what gear, if any, i should bring.

it is not going to be a dive trip, per se, but there will be alot of diving. So I figured I would bring at the least my Regulator, mask and of course camera. I think this is reasonable amount of gear and wont add much to the load. A buddy of mine thinks i am crazy to bring any gear at all.

We will be travelling on a budget so there will be public transportation (buses, ferries etc) so i guess security is an issue...

So am i crazy to want to drag gear all ove the place or does it make perfect sense to have the extra security of my own gear?

Thanks!

 

[Bali Diver]

Dont think you are crazy at all,your trip sounds like a lot of travelling back packing kind of trip but you will be doing quite a bit of diving.

If it was me for sure i would bring

Regs,mask/snorkel,weight belt,camera,tank bagger and somehow fit in my small set of fins if i could as imagine be doing some snorkelling as well as diving and there is nothing better than a good spare of fins but only if i had the room for them.

Of course hiring a BCB each time i would be giving it a good check over.

Space is a issue,well instead of 8 t-shirts,would of only take 4 etc... you just have to cut down on all areas of your baggage.

Have a cool trip

 

[Chel]

I would take the gear – especially mask, snorkel, reg, computer and camera.
The cost of renting – both money and safety factors – my gear would be my first priority.

I would carry on the regs, computer and camera whenever possible.

Buy a lightweight canvas duffel with shoulder straps and throw a few days worth of clothes and some basic first aid supplies in the duffel, and you should be in good shape.

Sounds like an incredible itinerary – hope you post a trip report when you get back!