Snorkel: is cheap OK? ...in the way.. keep in pocket? Gearkeeper?

[lulubelle]

I don't use one.

It is going to do nothing but get in the way or give me a belly full of saltwater when I dive at home. The wave height is such that it isn't going to help me on a surface swim.

I keep one in my dive bag when I am in calmer seas in the event that something cool is going on near the surface.

 

[UnderWaterFlyerGuy]

Thanks again folks. Very helpful

 

[Kilili]

In calmer waters, few seasoned divers ever use, or even carry. If you must, bungee to leg calf, tubing best, two bands.
Cheap, and simple, absolutely ok.
I keep one in dive bag, in case I go snorkeling.