Packing for long-term travel with scuba gear
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scrane
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Now you're up to 120 kilo? Or does she fly Economy Basic?
russ805
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Nice flex!I always fly first class and get two free 30kg checked bags. Never had any excess baggage fees.
johanmark112
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Traveling long-term with scuba gear while staying on a budget can be tricky, but there are definitely ways to minimize luggage fees and make packing easier.
First, consider wearing or carrying your bulkiest items—such as your wetsuit or BCD—on travel days. Some airlines don’t count a jacket or vest as part of your carry-on allowance, so you might get away with wearing your wetsuit as an extra layer.
Second, try packing your regulator and mask in your carry-on to protect them from potential damage in checked luggage. These are also relatively compact and lightweight.
For checked luggage, using a mesh dive bag inside a lightweight duffel rather than a hard-shell case can help reduce weight. Some divers also pack their gear in a regular backpack or non-branded bag to avoid being flagged for sports equipment fees.
If you’re flying frequently, look into airlines that allow sports gear as part of regular luggage or those with generous baggage policies, such as Southwest (if traveling in the US) or some international airlines that permit extra baggage for sports equipment. Signing up for an airline loyalty program or travel credit card with baggage perks could also save you money in the long run.
Since you’ll be on a budget, have you considered renting gear for certain dives rather than carrying everything with you at all times? It might be worth comparing rental costs in different destinations versus the extra baggage fees.
Safe travels and happy diving! Would love to hear how you end up packing everything.
First, consider wearing or carrying your bulkiest items—such as your wetsuit or BCD—on travel days. Some airlines don’t count a jacket or vest as part of your carry-on allowance, so you might get away with wearing your wetsuit as an extra layer.
Second, try packing your regulator and mask in your carry-on to protect them from potential damage in checked luggage. These are also relatively compact and lightweight.
For checked luggage, using a mesh dive bag inside a lightweight duffel rather than a hard-shell case can help reduce weight. Some divers also pack their gear in a regular backpack or non-branded bag to avoid being flagged for sports equipment fees.
If you’re flying frequently, look into airlines that allow sports gear as part of regular luggage or those with generous baggage policies, such as Southwest (if traveling in the US) or some international airlines that permit extra baggage for sports equipment. Signing up for an airline loyalty program or travel credit card with baggage perks could also save you money in the long run.
Since you’ll be on a budget, have you considered renting gear for certain dives rather than carrying everything with you at all times? It might be worth comparing rental costs in different destinations versus the extra baggage fees.
Safe travels and happy diving! Would love to hear how you end up packing everything.
johanmark112
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clavell
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As mentioned, some countries, including the Philippines, for example will not allow entry without an onward or return ticket. The way around this is to purchase a cheap onward ticket that is refundable, then cancel it after you are in the country. Even if you are allowed one free checkin bag, be careful of the weight limitations, and if you cannot possible meet the limitations, it saves money, when booking a ticket with a foreign airline to purchase “extra baggage weight allowance” when you purchase your ticket. It is much much cheaper than paying for the extra weight at the checkin counter at the airport where the penalty is based on each kilogram of weight over the allowable limit.
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