CASPER-2
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been wanting to do this for awhile - for any newbies or veterans that have never ventured abroad
wanted to do a vid - but easier to explain with pics
okay
I use a hard case Samsonite - its around 15 yrs old - has served me well - its got plenty of battle scares - but holds up fine
one of the best things Ive ever bought for my hobby
I will put a beach blanket down first - then my RTG travel scoop - upper rods for my machine (used to carry them on -but because of the
pistol grip - on xray it started looking like a gun when flipped and some countries (usually woman inspector ) would panic
so took it out of the equation ...then my wet boots
next
I will put a few pairs of my warm water gloves inside my scoop
(I wear gloves most of the time now - to protect from man-o-war/jellyfish and other living things that sometimes end up in my scoop
and from when Ive had to use my hand to churn up thick sediments that would not easily sift)
next
I will pack finds pouch (I own like 4-5 varieties) -one will be packed -other will go in carry on
will pack a mask or 2 - another will be packed in carry on
I will put in a hand scoop or short handled travel scoop as a back up - some ritzy hotels - I don't like whipping out the big boy
-don't want them getting upset or up set swimmers on some smaller beaches they may have
I put in a mesh bag with tools = small hammer, screw drivers, plyers, jack knife and items for repairs for unexpected breaks etc = zip ties, duck tape, silicon gel for water proofing
-usually some super glue - flashlight/headlamp, dive knife and always extra batteries
(batteries can be very some times very very expensive on some of the islands - try and pack enough)
next
new water proof pinpointer I will tuck in scoop with gloves to protect it - will fit mask, pouch and mesh bag in for comfortable fit
next
I now pack this is a large dive bag - it can easily fit my machine and my long handled scoop (broken in to) - my mask and other necessities
for when I visit other hotels (on day passes) or even regular beaches where I do not want to draw attention - I will get a chair nearest the water
and covertly put everything together and slide into the water with as little fan fair as possible
My gal usually has me pack small beach bags for her and a towel or 2 - this will help to stop rattle and movement in the case
I will top off with my SURRENDER THE BOOTY blanket
next
my carry on - I use a sports equipment bag - mainly used for baseball/softball
it has a zippered compartment for cleats/sneakers = I put 2nd pair of dive boots here
it has zippered compartment for a glove = will put my main mask & snorkel in here
I will rap one of my water shirts and swim trunks around coils for protection - I will usually wrap a towel around the boxes
or in some cases my light dive jacket or water sweat shirts I wear in the water (not needed in Caribbean waters)
I add 2nd finds pouch -
belt has my chest/waist mount - if suitcase gets lost or delayed - and has my upper rods in it = I can still hunt by just making a make shift one
if necessary - or I could still do shallows with lower rod in hand
with what I got here I could still find a way to hunt if all other equipment is lost - I would have to fan - but that's not a prob
finally my personal item/carryon
I bring $100 in ones - $100 in fives and $100 in tens usually - 1's and 5's mostly for tipping
will bring passport - license - and usually only 1 credit card (if going out side the country - notify your card co.)
extra batteries - sunglasses - small flashlight - meds - digital cameras - underwater watch, loupes, phone
cords for cameras and phone, underwater vid ( gonna try again) - snacks/candy - I usually like to bring a bag
of pistachios (gives me something to do if bored), sometimes some cheese and crackers and some sort of candy - believe me - you get stranded on the
runway coming or going and you'll wish you had something - specially with most airlines having less and less to eat
for snacks - specially on the smaller planes - also if you like a candy bar now and then in your travels - airports ask double or triple sometimes
and prices on islands can be up there - if they even have what you want
will bring own head phones for music or movie if they have it
I pack this small stuff into a small travel bag/satchel
if I travel alone - I will have to take second suit case for clothes - 75% of the time my girlfriend (of 18yrs) goes with me
100% of time if its south of Fla.
hope this might help some - always here to help or answer any questions if I can
wanted to do a vid - but easier to explain with pics
okay
I use a hard case Samsonite - its around 15 yrs old - has served me well - its got plenty of battle scares - but holds up fine
one of the best things Ive ever bought for my hobby
I will put a beach blanket down first - then my RTG travel scoop - upper rods for my machine (used to carry them on -but because of the
pistol grip - on xray it started looking like a gun when flipped and some countries (usually woman inspector ) would panic
so took it out of the equation ...then my wet boots
next
I will put a few pairs of my warm water gloves inside my scoop
(I wear gloves most of the time now - to protect from man-o-war/jellyfish and other living things that sometimes end up in my scoop
and from when Ive had to use my hand to churn up thick sediments that would not easily sift)
next
I will pack finds pouch (I own like 4-5 varieties) -one will be packed -other will go in carry on
will pack a mask or 2 - another will be packed in carry on
I will put in a hand scoop or short handled travel scoop as a back up - some ritzy hotels - I don't like whipping out the big boy
-don't want them getting upset or up set swimmers on some smaller beaches they may have
I put in a mesh bag with tools = small hammer, screw drivers, plyers, jack knife and items for repairs for unexpected breaks etc = zip ties, duck tape, silicon gel for water proofing
-usually some super glue - flashlight/headlamp, dive knife and always extra batteries
(batteries can be very some times very very expensive on some of the islands - try and pack enough)
next
new water proof pinpointer I will tuck in scoop with gloves to protect it - will fit mask, pouch and mesh bag in for comfortable fit
next
I now pack this is a large dive bag - it can easily fit my machine and my long handled scoop (broken in to) - my mask and other necessities
for when I visit other hotels (on day passes) or even regular beaches where I do not want to draw attention - I will get a chair nearest the water
and covertly put everything together and slide into the water with as little fan fair as possible
My gal usually has me pack small beach bags for her and a towel or 2 - this will help to stop rattle and movement in the case
I will top off with my SURRENDER THE BOOTY blanket
next
my carry on - I use a sports equipment bag - mainly used for baseball/softball
it has a zippered compartment for cleats/sneakers = I put 2nd pair of dive boots here
it has zippered compartment for a glove = will put my main mask & snorkel in here
I will rap one of my water shirts and swim trunks around coils for protection - I will usually wrap a towel around the boxes
or in some cases my light dive jacket or water sweat shirts I wear in the water (not needed in Caribbean waters)
I add 2nd finds pouch -
belt has my chest/waist mount - if suitcase gets lost or delayed - and has my upper rods in it = I can still hunt by just making a make shift one
if necessary - or I could still do shallows with lower rod in hand
with what I got here I could still find a way to hunt if all other equipment is lost - I would have to fan - but that's not a prob
finally my personal item/carryon
I bring $100 in ones - $100 in fives and $100 in tens usually - 1's and 5's mostly for tipping
will bring passport - license - and usually only 1 credit card (if going out side the country - notify your card co.)
extra batteries - sunglasses - small flashlight - meds - digital cameras - underwater watch, loupes, phone
cords for cameras and phone, underwater vid ( gonna try again) - snacks/candy - I usually like to bring a bag
of pistachios (gives me something to do if bored), sometimes some cheese and crackers and some sort of candy - believe me - you get stranded on the
runway coming or going and you'll wish you had something - specially with most airlines having less and less to eat
for snacks - specially on the smaller planes - also if you like a candy bar now and then in your travels - airports ask double or triple sometimes
and prices on islands can be up there - if they even have what you want
will bring own head phones for music or movie if they have it
I pack this small stuff into a small travel bag/satchel
if I travel alone - I will have to take second suit case for clothes - 75% of the time my girlfriend (of 18yrs) goes with me
100% of time if its south of Fla.
hope this might help some - always here to help or answer any questions if I can
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