We are leaving for Bonaire in just five weeks! So excited.
We'll just be snorkeling, but need reccomendations on what type of waterproof case or whatever you call it we should buy to keep our keys, drivers license, a little money in?
We plan to be drivng around the island and snorkeling like crazy everywhere.
Thanks so much.
Jenn
Jenn,
If keys, drivers license and a little money are all you are concerned about, I suggest:
1) Leave the driver's license in your room - assuming you'll be driving a rental car/truck, you driver's license info is recorded on the rental papers, which you would have in the truck (probably the glove box). If you really did need your driver's license, you could always go get it. I have never carried my license when diving. This does mean that you can't cash traveler's checks and such on the way to/from dives. Not a big problem for me.
2) The keys and cash don't need to be kept waterproof - at least all the trucks I've rented on Bonaire. I simply clip them off in my pocket. I also carry a $20 bill in my pocket. It spends just fine when wet. Again, this limits you from shopping on the way to/from the dive sites, but again, I never found this a problem.
I found a used used-to-be waterproof glasses container that I carry in my other pocket for my prescription glasses. Again, it is no longer waterproof, but it is crush-proof. I don't like leaving my prescription glasses in the truck...nothing of any value should be left in the trucks.
On the other hand, if you are considering taking electronics (cell phone, MP3 player, etc.) or a camera that isn't already waterproof (they make some that are waterproof to 10-15 feet or so), then you do need a waterproof container. I'm not sure where you would put a container that large, unless you have huge pockets, or wear a fanny/back pack. I'd look into one of the less expensive waterproof cameras (that are waterproof without an additional housing) which are small enough to put in a pocket, and easy to use while snorkeling. I would also have some sort of lanyard attached to the box and camera that I could attach to my clothing as a safety leash. Maybe a large safety pin or diaper pin in you don't have a loop to clip a bolt snap.
Another suggestion is to sew a plastic clip onto your swimsuit/wetsuit that would allow you to clip on the keyring and your leash if you go that route.
