How to Pack For A Dive Trip: Temperate Water Edition

[@ChrisJenista]

Great video, as always. One concern that you may want to address as a follow-up in your next video, or perhaps a separate Quick Tip video: Your packed case was 49.5 lbs ...DRY. That gives you 8 oz of "wiggle" room, and that's based on YOUR scale, which may be slightly off from the scale at the airport check-in counter. Assuming the scales are close enough, that's well and good for your outbound travel. But I guarantee unless you're spending several days at destination with no diving, your wetsuit, boots and under garments WILL absorb at least 1-2 lbs of water weight that you simply will not be able to wring out no matter what. I'm very sure your case will NOT be under 50 lbs once everything is re-packed for the trip home. So, consider a follow-up video and discuss saving enough weight to account for wet/damp gear on the trip home, or maybe point out what items may need to be re-accommodated in a different bag (carry-on or 2nd check bag) to get that case back under 50 lbs. Thanks as always for all you're doing for the diving community! Cheers!

[@bmac9936]

Prescription divemask here. One goes in my carryon and at least one spare is checked. Not gonna blowout a “trip of a lifetime” because I couldn’t read my tank pressure. Need to checkout the undies. I learned the value of a wool layer years ago when diving a lined Pinnacle divesuit. Better than adding a couple of extra mills of neoprene. Enjoy the wet down south.

[@donr3407]

You took all that time to get suited up just for this video. You're the man, thank you.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

The Pelican 1626 is at the limits of checked baggage allowance. In Europe a maximum of L+W+H of 158 cm is allowed. The Pelican 1626 is 156.2 cm. The 1615 is 157.5 cm but has less volume as you're trading height for length.

[@mikesaffordablescuba8050]

I think a huge addition to this list is a flexible duffle bag. It is my experience your gear will get wet adding weight. It's easy to say let it dry. But it usually doesn't. We usually leave one no dive pre flight day where gear dries. Or you panick about time and just pack it. Wet gear usually adds 10 to 20 pounds. Remember James came in 1 pound over weight. The duffle let's you have a extra bag. Also as a reminder the regs were his carry on. The flexible duffle packs small with minimal weight. Also, I love the filling the gaps point. I learned to pack in the army. If you have ever been in the military you know that they want you to pack 20 lb of stuff in a 5lb bag constantly. So filling in the little gaps and holes is often important. I usually hide my mask in the fin foot pocket. Boots are another good void to fill. Weights. We all know not to pack weights but I once left a 1 pound soft weight in and it got flagged. They called me over the PA (while in count down to board) and they took everything out of my TIGHTLY packed luggage. Then a loooooooong speech about hiding contraband like nuclear material. (DC Airport) needles to say I was sweating bullets on time. So be careful about that because lead shows up as a solid white non transparent blob on xray. I often use gloves and hoods and wetsuits as packing materials. I wrap my flashlight or go pro for example in neoprene. Speaking of electronics. Don't forget chargers. I bring a cord for every item. When you get back you need to charge phones, multiple go pros or redundant lights etc. Lots of plug ins so lots of cables. Otherwise you end up with a dead battery on something. Ebay for bulk cables cheap enough to leave them if you need to. Here is a big tip. When you fly coach it's typically carry on of 1 50 pound bag. Plus a baggage fee around $75 ish. If you upgrade to first class, typically there is unlimited bags (no fees but still 50 pounds each.) So if you have wet gear on your return you can pack your wet bcd in the soft duffle. I have experienced throwing away shoes, underwater, socks and old shirts to make weight. I have also experienced ubering to 4 stores to find a suitcase to load 20 pounds over of gear. (BTW it was the last suit case at dollar general for $65 not budgeted at the end of a expensive trip) so long story $300 extra for first class and no baggage fees plus unlimited 50 pound bags. Because of this you can pack your dive buddies gear and he doesn't pay baggage. Now he is on the hook for your drinks at dinner. Smile 😃 These are a few extra travel tips. Hope they help.

[@MikeS309]

why not just pay the overweight bag fee, rather than going through all that trouble?

[@michaelmccoy6852]

@@MikeS309 I didn't make the video. But my opinion is you can. But you have to pay it at least twice. If you are showing up (responsible or. Not most people don't know the cost of baggage fees.) Paying $75 at American for on the way there and $75 on the way back. I've been overweight as little as 2 pounds. Then had to travel wearing a extra t shirt and a pair of shoes in my pockets. Or pay the fee. I don't know about you. But $75 for 2 pounds seems crazy to me. Or throw away your brand new $120 hey dudes and sweet "I dove dahab and all I got was this Tshirt" shirt. What if you get really cheap tickets where you change airlines? Then it's 4 luggage fees, plus over weight fees! But $225 for all those baggage fees could go to a premium or first class seat. If you bring all your own gear, except weights for me I'm usually right on the line within 5 pounds. When I come back and my gear is still wet, I'm not 10 or 15 pounds over. Now I'm definitely paying overweight luggage fees. And let's be honest. Even sitting in the Mexico sun it never gets fully dry. Not to mention we may not have to bring much. But I like to travel with one nice outfit. One full clothing outfit. Shorts n t shirts. Then swim trunks. Then souvenirs and stuff I buy. Now two bags are over weight. But even with unlimited weight with my first class tickets the bags can only weigh so much. I did try to ship stuff home once. It cost $400! Plus my luggage. Just my opinion. My experiences.

[@LodgeMan2011]

One of my favorite videos thus far. Great video, James. Always producing solid quality content. Dive on! 👌🏻

[@mavisroadanimalclinic1375]

Hi James, nice video. There are a few things I would like to mention. The weight of the case has all items 100% dry, that will not likely be the case coming home. Your suite case may also be non-standard size and this too can add lots of costs to your trip both ways. You said battery was in the flashlight- that is NOT ALLOWED on any flights I have been on. I carry all batteries in a bag as carry-on. I also bring battery chargers (not listed). I carry a weight scale as it helps me redistribute my luggage by weight. I carry very little cloths and buy dive t-shirts when I can and bring back home. The camera/camera gear to remember the dives needs space (GoPro3s). I would put the 2 fins opposite direction from each other, but maybe thats my OCD. I only carry my dive computers, cameras, batteries and diver certification cards/logbook and computer as carry ons. The gear loss is covered under home insurance (strange right?) and air travel insurance coverage is a joke. I often carry my own pony bottle (Top taken off and wrapped separately- as no compressed gas can be taken on flight). About 50% of time I see a customs inspection note in my luggage once I arrive saying they inspected it. If luggage lost, I can till dive with rentals if I have my C-card, my dive computers (that I am familiar with), my expensive prescription mask (so I can see the dive) and my credit cards for all the rental gear. So far I have been lucky. I hope you took a day or 2 extra before/after dives so that delayed flights/transfers do not screw up your itinerary. I tend to do live-aboard trips, and the dive boat will not wait for you. PS- the snorkel that I always carry and never use is a collapsible type so fits in the BCD or in my case my dive fanny pack.

[@DiversReady]

Thanks for sharing your packing approach. Dive safe.

[@SgtToastieYT]

A great way to get similar protection to a pelican without the brand recognition is rolling tool boxes. Rigid, weather sealed, large wheels. They're not as bomb proof as the pelican but I don't regret using them. Mine are husky brand from home depot.

[@Teampegleg]

I like the Samsonite hard cases, not as protective as a Pelican, but looks like normal luggage. Mine has been around the world a couple of times. Tool boxers have the same issue as Pelican cases, you know it probably contains something expensive. Samsonite hard cases there are probably dozens that pass the same bag thrower everyday, and most of them just contain dirty underwear.

[@jameswalker7059]

I travel with electrical safety gear and use a husky case as well! It works great. I highly recommend putting some luggage straps over the latches as they are a little on the flimsy side!

[@raymondclark1785]

Be careful with hard cases if you are going on a liveaboard, do they have a place to store it?

[@Th3St0rm]

ive subscribed after watching this vid. Love the 'lets sticker it!' comment. Been a fan of your vids for some time now.

[@DiversReady]

THanks for the support

[@nilotubes]

Great video James, just wanted to react to your light in the fin tip. Never have batteries in tour checked luggage, it’s first off not allowed, second don’t know what happens with your luggage if they find out, and third, forbidden for a reason (fire hazzard in an unattended space of the aircraft)

[@codyknutson4665]

Thanks for the packing video lesson. I also tend to bring reg, computer, and mask in carry-on as well as an extra set of clothes since I've been left short of my checked luggage for a day or two when it ended up going somewhere else for some reason. Another possible consideration is either a strong, but soft duffle for the bendy stuff or a lesser known, but still as robust hard case. I have some Seahorse cases that are every bit as strong as Pelican, but a fraction of the price and nobody pays them any attention since they don't carry that big beacon of a name saying there's expensive stuff inside. Never had an issue with people going through my non-descript cases.

[@jamesaurich501]

Great tips. Could you please do a packing video for liveaboards , they do not offer much in storage for luggage. Thanks and keep up the great info.

[@JaeEmZee]

This was one of my first thoughts - especially when you whipped out the Pelican case.

[@pimkevnkids]

Pro-tip from a long-time Pelican: the acrylic card on the side can be removed, add your contact info in case it is lost or list the type of kit if you have several Pelicans. Also this card can be moved from the handle side to the end, so it can be seen when stacked lengthwise on the shelf. Great video- I use the 1615 for blue water dives.

[@pimkevnkids]

Oh- and the Pelican case makes a great tub for rinsing all your gear :)

[@DaveMovold]

Kevin, I’m planning on going with pelican too, for my first travel bag. For all the reasons you mentioned. Cheers from Canada.

[@DaveMovold]

Kevin with the 1615 only being 9 inch in depth, have you had any issues packing all your dive? I’m thinking of going with 1626 it has 14” of depth. Thanks

[@pimkevnkids]

@@DaveMovold It's snug, but I get the following into the 1615: Aqualung large BCD, octo w dive computer, Tusa fins and size 12 dive boots, mask & snorkel, light, SMB, etc. No wetsuit. I like the 1615 because it is the max check-in size without extra charge. Not sure about the 1626.

[@roymcelwee9334]

Great info and amazing set of equipment.

[@DoAqua]

Cool aquarium you got in the back James ;) Also can't wait to see all the content from your trip, I hope that the sardine run exceeds your expectations!

[@kalm421]

Awesome video. Hope you enjoyed it. Was kak cold here in RSA I trust this translated into excellent dives and views.

[@dragog2867]

Love your videos keep them coming. Which pelican case is the one you used for this video?

[@rodneyhanbaum697]

Great job! Very helpful! thank you!

[@troop1026]

Defog in the mask box is key. 500psi defog that I recommend. Great video.

[@loribaker6068]

Ty. I’m headed to Bonaire July 31.

[@phlarris]

Hope you had a fantastic time on ‘the run’. It truly is a fantastic experience, although you may find that you spent most of your time snorkelling rather than diving! Looking forward to some great vids of baitballs and charging humpbacks.

[@Etimos1]

Very informative!! Thanks James!!

[@bignickdigga1]

I’m glad to see that I’m not the only one with sticker ocd.

[@JaeEmZee]

If it was OCD, they would be on straight! 😬😂

[@kevindavison6019]

Got a couple of Surf Fur Water Parkas on your Recomendation and My wife and I really love them Diving in Maine USA we need to stay warm before and in between dives. Regarding packing, sizing the case to what will be in it is also important I bought one of those dive branded suitcases and I can hold two people's gear but it weighs in way too much for any airline. I also fly Allegiant where their limit is 10 lbs less than others so I need to sacrifice some other clothing items in order to split up my dive gear I haven't had to travel with my 7 mm yet but that one is heavy.

[@raymondclark1785]

I had a dive buddy who packed everything for a trip to Coz and Holbox in a backpack using her exercise bands to bungy her fins to the outside of the bag. No carry-on and she loaned clothes to another woman whose carry-on got lost by the airline for a week.

[@DoctorWessamAtif]

This is wonderful but i was waiting for your underwater camera gear? Maybe send us the link if u made another video for that. Thanks!

[@DiversReady]

Head to our website, you will find the list under Digital Resources. Dive safe!

[@lukem2889]

Great video! Thanks for the tips, I'm unsure what the exo wear is for, I assume under your 7mm? You could have gotten some B-Roll footage out of that shoot (a la Joshua Weissman), lots of nice gear from Dive Rite! Thanks again James for all the content!

[@rickdeckard7926]

Great video. Thanks

[@stuartgreen8]

Great video. For me, it’s not what you pack, it’s what you wear!

[@johnrand9799]

I guess at the beginning when you said this was not a sponsored video you meant this is a sponsored video. Free dive gear - dive rite, wet suits - bare and outerwear - surf fur...are you take anything that you actually paid for? I'm sure as the organizer of the trip you got a couple of spots on the boat for free too. Free stuff and free diving are wonderful things.

[@markwithington646]

I agree, great content and I’ve learned a lot from this site, but I feel it’s losing its way a little. Just grab your choice of any of the luggage boxes on offer (over £900 a box), Chuck in plenty of free stuff (everything you could need and even stuff you don’t) leave out camera equipment and actual luggage and you are good to go. So what did I learn? How to pack a wet box for a days diving🙄 Keep it going James but the channel is just becoming a “look at what I get free”. Thank you

[@ExpeditedProductions]

Well done, James! Hope your trip is going as well as your packing did! Great tip on not checking your reps!

[@bradallen5571]

Great video and once again very timely. Very interested in your review of the Dive Rite regs as well. PS your dive luggage looks a lot like my musical road gear. If it’s worth putting valuable gear in, it’s worth covering in stickers.

[@kevyneuro]

Excellent video

[@jacobooi6500]

Enjoy the sardine run mate .. we're still high n dry here running in circles ...

[@borjabarrero9314]

Yes your right diving equipment is LFE, but…take your regulator in your onboard travel luggage and use your wetsuit to roll your bcd around the breakable parts, and the rest of the clothes around the rest. Dont think you really need to take a peli air, eventhough have one, i normally use a 1535 air on board for cameras, regulators and other stuff. Nice vid!

[@genarofernaosantos8628]

Getting lean there, James! nice!

[@jw_023]

Do you have any videos on how to properly fold a wetsuit? I’ve never traveled with or even folded mine at all for fear of damaging the neoprene.

[@johannel1895]

I roll my wetsuit, I think the stress is less on the neoprene. Start rolling from the legs up to the shoulders, then you fold the sleeves around the roll.

[@Robert_H_Diver]

Roll it

[@miss_lisa]

Forgot your save a dive kit?

[@damoddiver]

I know a few people who have not been allowed to board with regulators in their carry on luggage. A workaround is to remove the second stage and carry it on while checking the first stage, hoses and gauges.

[@Chogogo717]

I’ve been thinking about picking up a pelican partly for the fact it makes soaking gear easier if I don’t have a good spot to do it where I’m staying. Having spent years abusing those cases that are filled with aircraft tooling and parts I can vouch they are nearly indestructible.

[@MikiBrett]

If you are traveling to durban or to the neaighbourhood of durban for the sardine run, that area is currently a warzone

[@Pedde]

You should try a apnea/spearfishing suit(open cell inside) . They are warmer so you can have a thinner one less lead :) and you dont need a separate hoodie 👌i scuba dive with a 7mm wetsuit here in Norway in sommer 11-15c avg. Also they are so much more flexible/ comfortable. aslo test a sportube you can fit all your gear ;)

[@shoreangler3383]

For what it's worth, having a bunch of easily identifiable stickers makes it stand out. That's the opposite of what someone trying to casually walk off with your bag will choose. Plus, it's easier to follow with security cameras, in airports. Add that it just looks heavy, it's a bad choice for the snatch grab type run away thrives. If it's plain black, with a fuzzy ca.era picture, it would look like all the other luggage. :)

[@johnjob9523]

Sardine run is on! Hope you share the experience with us! Keep safe down there!

[@timmcevoy539]

My giant neck chokes me out in my bare as well… would love to see what’s the adjustment you were going to make! Good luck in Africa!

[@mikesaffordablescuba8050]

Scissors. Cut a notch out for easy breathing.

[@billkirksey4866]

James.... love the packing video. Hope your TSA & customs experience is without hassle. You are one brave diver..... diving with an all new kit without an equipment check out & trim adjustment dive before leaving. A video on how to properly do a check out dive would be interesting subject to cover! I have the same DR weight pockets, so I am really interested in seeing how you carry lead, considering how much will be required. Weight belt too?? I also have the 7mm Bare Reactive suit which I’ve really been happy with. One more thing.... how are you going to fit exowear under the Reactive suit..... never happen with my suit. Vest over suit is your plan, better for leak prevention? I’m looking forward to your future videos..... as normal!!

[@stefanw1686]

Great video, love the pelican cases myself. Would be great to get a tec dive packing video(drysuit, rebreather, camera gear), how many cases it would take and what sizes.

[@BAMFSQUAD]

I agree 1000% on bringing your regulator on your carry-on .

[@scmsean]

Some planes won't let you.

[@BAMFSQUAD]

@@scmsean I be never been on a plane that I can have my backpack. But I’ve also never been on small planes either 🤯 that’s interesting to know thanks

[@scmsean]

@@BAMFSQUAD I don't do much check in. I bring a backpack that has my laptop, ipad, passport, etc in. Everything else I check in. It isn't the size that is an issue. It is sometimes they think it could be used as a weapon.

[@BAMFSQUAD]

@@scmsean right on. My bcd and reg fit in my backpack with my iPad everything else I check in 🙌

[@scmsean]

@@BAMFSQUAD I bring a 14 pound steel backplate on vacation, but I always bring 2 bags. I used to bring my dive computers as carry on. Now I just put 1 in each of my bags.

[@davidressler9316]

You might try using a coffee can, preferably plastic to slide the neck opening of the hood over to stretch it out. You don't need something very large just enough to help relax the neck opening

[@samisaacs100]

Agoolass current 😂 thanks for the unique pronunciation

[@Jones_Jonathan]

Fantastic video! This will be coming in handy for my upcoming Galápagos trip. Is there anything you have in your “normal” kit that you wouldn’t pack? Backup mask? Backup light? Tools?

[@theshaky]

Another great tip, if you´re having issues with luggage weight, is to wear as much of your gear as possible on the flight. ;-)

[@stephentoumi]

As always great video. Question #askdiversready Started dive master training this last weekend and ended up using my rescue skills to assist in bringing an unconscious female up from 20'. A student, she didn't look well early on with mask troubles (fogged) and issues cleaning, but made it up from the first dive with little problem. The DM I was working with had moved her down the line in anticipation of a CESA skill check, but she failed to responded moments later when the OK sign was given. She then started to sway back and forth. We brought her to the surface, she was towed to shore and CPR started. Thankfully later that day we got word she will be okay, but I am still struggling with the the entire situation. I felt fortunate to be trained, but honestly....NEVER expected to use those skills learned in a rescue course.

[@DiversReady]

Hi Stephen, congratulations on the successful rescue. Scary situation, indeed. What was your question?

[@danielyork3406]

Hi James! Thanks for the video, I have one quick question, do you also take a “save a dive” kit when on a trip?

[@raymondclark1785]

Save a dive kit on trips should include stuff for your kit like if you are using something like a combo that wouldn't be rented at a destination. On one trip a divers hoseless computer failed. He didn't have an SPG so he couldn't even use tables

[@moodbeast]

Have a great time James! Wait, where did the Dive Ready stickers come from?

[@grene1955]

Another excellent video! One thing...do you only carry one dive light? I always carry two, even in warm water diving in Hawaii. A main light and a backup. I want to be sure I can signal if the batteries die in my main light...

[@DiversReady]

I always carry one, usually carry two...

[@frankea2]

What are the dimensions of your pelican box?

[@raymondclark1785]

I'm jealous, the sardine run was always on my wish list but I've gotten to old to be climbing into a RIB :( The problem with hard cases is they weigh too much and would put me over the airline weigh limit and on liveaboards there may be no place to store them.

[@erikgarcia3152]

Which Pelican case model are you using to put the gear in?

[@vasuc8031]

Hope to hear it too

[@christophercarder1828]

He linked it in the comments of the video. Amazon, about 350 USD

[@nov2choi]

Which brand of the beanie? Looks so cool

[@nicktromboukis3842]

A great way to ensure your light won't turn on accidentally is to flip the battery around. Most dive lights are not rated to be on for long periods above water. It would be a bummer to have a battery run out of juice, and a bigger bummer when you find out after charging your battery that your LED is burned out. Dive lights can also become fire hazards if left on and unattended.

[@JaeEmZee]

Possibly better/safer solutions - insert an insulating disk to prevent the battery from making a circuit (reversing the battery seems likely a recipe for something damaging, short, etc.). Another idea is to pack the flashlight but keep the battery in your carry on.

[@torsandmountains]

Very disappointed about there not being a KERNOW sticker on that case!!!

[@gregropp1003]

I'm with you on Bare wet suits love'em but why not a one of their semi drys? I've used them in Monterey Bay and they great.

[@jamesjardinella7440]

I think the pelican case is overkill--there is not much that could really happen if you pack neoprene in a rolling duffel (or even a regular duffel). I think the risk of theft or the box being left for another flight outweighs the minimal increase in protection. (Would not say the same for the camera gear) . Also as a fellow multiple XX-er I also try to carry on as much "on the body" gear as possible--it is pretty easy to carry on everything but fins--so hard to fit + expensive gear is on my person. BP & wings take up no room at all especially broken down. Would suck to get there and not be able to fit into a bc or wetsuit/drysuit--you can typically rent the rest. Same with mask--a crappy leaky mask is terrible. Also 49.X pounds dry going could easily be 52 pounds wet coming home--always leave space. To that end we also usually pack a few contractor bags just in case we need to make a liner to take back some wet/nasty that hasn't dried in the 1000% humid locations we go.

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

It was an infomercial. He didn't have a regulator to be used? Or a BCD? Oh a 65 degree piece of equipment like a mask can't be used in 55 degrees. He might have gotten paid for every sticker he put on his case. Surprised he didn't mention the maker of his underwear.

[@mxcmead6]

Question - what about packing for 2 people. Better to put all dive gear in one large pelican and incur overweight charges or 2 smaller pelicans?

[@johannel1895]

Johan from South Africa; The natives have decided to go honkers again, wtf, but I'm sure you are safe. Hope you have spectacular dives! If you really want to test that 7mm suit come to Cape Town :) we have beautiful kelp forests, would be great to join you. Be safe, have fun!!

[@Ajala_da_diver_Waka]

Hey James, How's ur dive trip going. Thanks for answering my question regarding the ditching the weight belt. How the heck do I get all those luvly dive stickers on ur case mate?.... I'm soo jealous... I've got the Nanuk 955 with just two DAN stickers..and I've pretty much bought/got gears from most the stickers you've got.... Hook a brovah up.. Haha. Dele from Luxembourg 🇱🇺

[@BazzyTX]

I'm stroking out bc of the how crooked your Union Jack sticker is.... 😆

[@mrjlbarrett5556]

The dibe shop i dive out of sell Scubapro I've used scubapro for 50 year i am 70 years old in my commercial diving application i used Kirby Morgan equipment

[@DiversReady]

Thanks for sharing!

[@thomasw5430]

Nice story James. One question, has there ever been a time when you traveled that you took tanks with you? Not talking short trips, but trips where you had to travel by plane?? If so, what did you do in those cases??

[@Teampegleg]

I’ve taken an AL19 pony bottle with me a couple of times. Valve off, and hope the operator on the other side isn’t a pain in the rear. Outside of something small like that, just rent at the destination.

[@mikewebb3260]

Should have titled this what to buy from dive right

[@DiversReady]

Cool.

[@frankea2]

James, I noticed that you didn’t pack your save a dive kit. Why?

[@ACAVedian]

Dimensions of your Pelican case would have been nice 😉 Enjoy the Run!

[@ethanphipps3938]

hi James enjoy south Africa would the bare thermal protecti0on be okay for the uk as in hoods and gloves

[@saharkhalili8627]

I hope you took the battery out of the dive light and out it in your carry-on. Most airports don't allow batteries in checked-in luggage.

[@chrism1190]

I choked on the video at a $600 wetsuit.

[@anthonylebel1089]

When it comes to the Bare thermal protection how do you feel about the full exowear dive suit vs the individual pieces?

[@bernardhny]

What do you bring all the gear in for the boat? Do you use that hard pelican case on the boat or pack it in a mesh bag of some sort to make it easier?

[@DiversReady]

I take a mesh bag.

[@bernardhny]

@@DiversReady do you have a favorite?

[@harrodharrod5239]

Lights with integrated battery are not allowed in checked baggage btw.

[@vnoockthebrain]

9:41 OMG!! A GIANT BAT!!

[@tristanread1]

There is a weight allowance per bag though correct even though at a cost you can increase baggage. So how does a bag with that weight get accepted by the airlines. Doyou pay extra for the excessive weight.

[@lmlmd2714]

I so need to organise my sh*t..... also, have fun! Enjoy SA :)

[@ryanpatrickusmc]

@askdiversready James, you packed a DIN reg setup for this trip, what went into that decision and do you recommend having a DIN setup in your collection for particular occasions?

[@DiversReady]

Great question! Answer coming in this month's channel update video!

[@jhkleinberg2]

Love my pelican case. Anyone who says it's to heavy is clueless to the positive benefits of having it. Great video but the dive right plugs was getting annoying to be honest.

[@AndrewR74]

Are you wearing the exo wear stuff between dives in the boat?

[@johnporter9752]

Which model pelican air did you use for this video

[@mrjlbarrett5556]

Me i am a Scuba pro diving equipment diver

[@DiversReady]

Dive safe.

[@KnightsMultiMediaCapeTown]

hello from Cape Town, grab me a sardine while you here LoL

[@nikosman78]

what pelican case you used in this video what model

[@Willsimp4tacos]

How are you dealing with the sonar ping off the garmin mk2i?

[@TheRedbaron11]

How often do you find trouble with airport security with the carry on stuff? I had to open my bag when I only had the mask in it. No trouble after that but I imagine it'll be more for some pipes and metal things.

[@DontScareTheFish]

I've taken my regs in my carry on multiple times on international flights, never had an issue, just make sure you don't have your knife on a hose.

[@patricks4067]

What is your save the dive kit for this trip? I didn't see it get packed.

[@christophercarder1828]

Rookie question but i didnt see any mention of dive knife. Is it an issue to pack dive knife in checked luggage?

[@DiversReady]

I have a line cutter mounted on my BCD. Dive knives are fine to travel with as long as they are in your checked luggage.

[@christophercarder1828]

@Divers Ready thanks DR, appreciated as always

[@ketsuno4914]

You truly are a warm water diver.

[@MrNeobuxer]

Hmmmm... you would not use a branded dive bag because it screams dive gear, but then you would put a million stickers on the trunk indicating dive gear :D

[@jacobkrause1913]

A tip I got from a friend is put a small firearm, 1-2lbs, and then take it to the TSA supervised firearm check area. Then they get supervised by you and you get to check all your gear without fear of tampering after it leaves your hands.

[@ScubaSEAsons]

Hi James, gotta ask about something I have been struggling with for Dive trip packing, OK so if Regs are carry on, what do you do with Cameras? I would really like to know what from your camera rig gets checked and what is carry on. I ask because most of the Asian carried limit you to 7kg carry on and its brutal for camera and regs

[@albertbell7120]

Carry on regs aren’t allowed going through Istanbul … I think it’s just the tossers checking your gear … but beware

[@DontScareTheFish]

Most airlines allow 2 carry-on bags (They just don't tell people about it) for international flights they expect people to have both a bag (as carry on) AND a bag of duty free, that duty free is the second bag allowance.

[@brandonbuell3519]

Which Pelican case is that? Is it a 1646?

[@dman6377]

I'm a subscriber and I look forward to your newest video releases. However in this case I found it a little unrealistic as, no one I dive with has the ability to contact any manufacturer for all new trip specific gear. Glad you do and I look forward to your trip videos. But felt that unless your sponsored or rich this video was of little assistance to the average diver. Enjoy your trip James.

[@Teampegleg]

Other than being new, most of that gear is pretty normal gear. If you are going on a once in a lifetime trip, you splurge a little. I bought a third set of base layer undergarments for the trip I am returning from today.

[@dman6377]

@Team Peg Leg splurge a little sure, but did you go out and get a complete new set of gear for your trip? If you did congratulations, however as I previously stated I don't, nor does anyone I dive with have that ability. The point here is that every video I've watched that James has made was relevant to the majority of divers, and I don't believe this was. I'm heading to Neptune Island in Australia in Dec for a once in a lifetime Great White dive and apart from the pelican case or hard case the video was not very relevant. Most divers i know have if they are lucky two wet suits, some only one, certainly not a room full, and one of everything else. You are correct that if this was solely to demonstrated how to pack sure, however, I like to believe most people could figure that out on their own, however nothing wrong with some help. My point is that I'm not sure what James point was in telling us he called a manufacturer and received all new gear for his trip. This helps us become better divers how? Again I like James videos and I'll continue to watch, just think he missed the mark on this one.

[@javierfranzoni4684]

#askdiversready what is the size of this pelican air case?

[@DiversReady]

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