Travel Luggage Bags on Dive Boats? Are You Crazy?

[bikefox]

The *****ers look pretty sheepish when they need an o ring or a wrench or extra hose that they damaged because their mesh bag is getting stomped on, and I have one that I am happy to give, or lend.

And the reason bags are being stepped on is because there is no room on the boat. Honestly I think its a question of judgement. I have dove on small pangas were three or four people bring on huge roller bags. Ridiculous!!

 

[DandyDon]

I don't think anyone can use the excuse "noone told me". So far I have only went out diving a few times, each on a different boat, and everytime you hear or see the same things.

I've been guilty. I really don't think anyone told me, and I didn't figure it out on my own at first. Now, I'll fly with a non-collapsible bag, but board with a large mesh backpack.

Ok, as much as I board with, it's still a lot, but at least I don't take the huge bag that won't collapse, in addition to all the stuff I do take. Travel group leaders and charter boats both need to advise people in advance on this, as many do. :14:

Originally Posted by rapidiver
This is an awesome container for equipment:

STANLEY BOX

May need to special order the mesh version

I have seen such on a boat, allowed by the captain as there was enough room for a very few of them...

 

[tlawler]

This is an awesome container for equipment:

STANLEY BOX

May need to special order the mesh version

If someone showed up on the boat I was on with one of those, they'd be packed inside, well weighted, then float tested.

I used to be guilty of the big rolly bag transgression, but as I did more and more boat dives, I've been able to whittle down the amount of gear needed (the stuff packed in a bag, anyway) to a mesh bag with fins, mask, wetsuit, booties, gloves and weightbelt. My bp/w is assembled with regs and other misc. accessories already attached. I find it easier to rinse stuff off at the end of the dive with a mesh bag and with a minimum of things to get ready, I'm already at the back of the boat ready to hit the water as soon as the captain declares the pool open.

 

[HowardE]

And the reason bags are being stepped on is because there is no room on the boat. Honestly I think its a question of judgement. I have dove on small pangas were three or four people bring on huge roller bags. Ridiculous!!

So... it really isn't about the size of the bag... it's more about the person wielding the bag. If the person who has a large bag is considerate, then they will pay attention to how much space they "hog" - if the person is inconsiderate, then they will ignore other people's needs, and do as they wish.

If the stuff fits on the boat... who really cares if it's hard, soft, semi-soft, Louis Vitton, rubber-maid, or other. REALLY?

 

[wardric]

divers with meshbags who let their gear everywhere on the boat are more inconsiderate than the ones with a reasonable sized hard container who put all their gear in it as soon as they dont need it.

 

[GIFCo147]

Dive Boat Gear Storage

Here is what I take on Boats...View attachment 30112


I like to be ready for anything!

 

[DiveMaven]

I agree, I think this is more about folks who are inconsiderate of others with their gear. If the captain will let the big bag or box onboard and there's somewhere to stash it where it isn't in the way, then who really cares?

 

[Damselfish]

Different things are clearly appropriate on different boats and in different environments. People shouldn't get hung up on mesh or whatever, its just a common example of something that works well in some situations, especially the warm water dayboat thing. If your bag or container fits your space and you aren't doing the yard sale thing it's fine. The problem is when people simply aren't aware of the issue or don't care. If someone is new and hasn't figured it out yet that's cool but it's good for someone to clue them in. If someone is just rude/oblivious with no excuse that's another matter.

 

[Cacia]

I take the big roller Scubapro Bag to from the car to the boat. If it looks too crowded, I would unload and leave it in the car, dock, or shop. (gear shed at Sam's) but 99% of the time it gets stowed below, out of the way. People who get upset about all this are making grief for themselves. I need my roller bag because I bungee the camera on top and it is the only possible way I can handle my gear. I am not going to kill myself because some grouchy person thinks my bag is too big...people like that should just buy a boat.

Aloha,

 

[dbg40]

I also dive with my own tanks! I stow the tanks, place my bag on the seat, open it and assemble my BPW and regs, and hang my mask. Then place the bag under the seat, and pull out my suit. After putting it on, I remove my computer, fins and wt belt and place them on the seat. The light, and camera are the last to come out after I suit up. Nothing is strewn about, and I use only my own space. On the other hand, I have seen the mesh bags. with all the gear jumbled up, spread all over the place while the offender seeks somthing that may, or may not be there. Consideration and common sence, please.