Author Topic: How do you pack when travelling? (Read 1550 times)

superkingkong · « **on:** May 19, 2007, 09:54:15 AM »

do u bring most of the important stuff on your carry-on?
normally,
what do u carry with you? (
what do u check in? hard case or soft case... (in general will do

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if u checked it in, have u ever worried that your expensive wing, reg or fins will get lost? ... or delayed, thus u r not able to use your equipment for that dive?

just wanna get an idea only

btw guys.. any of u guys travel with your own tank? :o

GOD · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2007, 10:13:13 AM »

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do u bring most of the important stuff on your carry-on?

have u ever worried that your expensive wing or fins will get lost? ... or delayed, thus u r not able to use your equipment for that dive?

just wanna get an idea only

btw guys.. any of u guys travel with your own tank? :o

Important stuff ...I carry with me.

No... not worried at all, if lost it or delay .... just get a new one or dont dive....Insurance can deal with this.

Own Cylinder ..... Nope, unless when I travel with my eCCR.

;D

superkingkong · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2007, 10:50:17 AM »

thanks for the reply snafu

missed soem questions

what do u bring it with you?

currently, i bring only my reg and my dive comp

.. would need some suggestion/opinion/idea from u all

wing0112 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2007, 11:39:01 AM »

urm i bring on my own gears... unless wetsuits, booties or less expensive item lah;.. but normally all my gears in a bag and i carry on flight with me....

unless u got hard case bag so u better check in.. if not... those cargo fella will just dump ur bag like tossing an egg....

HoleMaster · « **Reply #4 on:** May 19, 2007, 11:52:27 AM »

In flights, equipments that i checked in a hard case dive bag (with locks) are all other things except for my regulator. Important equipment like regulator i carry as hand luggage.

superkingkong · « **Reply #5 on:** May 19, 2007, 12:43:59 PM »

do u guys buy all those real dive bags?? .. like.. bag outside saying "mares" or "tusa" or "akona" ...etc?

to me... hmm.. it's like telling ppl that inside are all dive gears.. come and steal me

deepblu · « **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2007, 12:45:16 PM »

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In flights, equipments that i checked in a hard case dive bag (with locks) are all other things except for my regulator. Important equipment like regulator i carry as hand luggage.

Hard case is an interesting option, bro. But aren't they heavy? Even my current bag sometimes weigh in above what Tony Fernandez has set on his AA flights.

To answer SKK's Q, i pack everything (except my regs) in one of those big a*s scuba backpacks when i go on the rare trips "abroad" - locked of course.

Not to mention together with some clothes, neatly (haha) rolled into a drybag.

Local trips, i just dump them into a mesh bag.

Photo stuff like camera, UW casing, strobe and (sometimes) laptop, i hand carry wif me.

SeaDemon · « **Reply #7 on:** May 19, 2007, 01:19:51 PM »

I dump my dive gear into my dive bag...which really is a mesh bag...but my wing is wrapped by my wetsuit.

I hand-carry my regulator(s). I wear my dive computer because I don't wear my watch on a dive trip. I wear both my dive computer and my watch if I'm going for a technical dive trip, with my dive computer in gauge mode and the watch as a back-up bottom timer.

[size=9]Notice me wearing wristwatch and dive computer in this pic[/size]

As for dive bag, it is now a mesh duffle bag..AKONA. It is my first dive bag. In between I was using one of those Petaling Street POLO(ng) bag with wheels. The wheels have since spoilt and I have no time to take the bag to Lim Tyre.

As for tanks, back in the 90s, I used to bring a tank plus dive gear at the back of my battle wagon, the Proton Saga, because I'd jump into anything with water.

Now, only if I have to, I'll bring the tanks with me.

HoleMaster · « **Reply #8 on:** May 19, 2007, 05:25:16 PM »

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In flights, equipments that i checked in a hard case dive bag (with locks) are all other things except for my regulator. Important equipment like regulator i carry as hand luggage.

Hard case is an interesting option, bro. But aren't they heavy? Even my current bag sometimes weigh in above what Tony Fernandez has set on his AA flights.

To answer SKK's Q, i pack everything (except my regs) in one of those big a*s scuba backpacks when i go on the rare trips "abroad" - locked of course.

Not to mention together with some clothes, neatly (haha) rolled into a drybag.

Local trips, i just dump them into a mesh bag.

Photo stuff like camera, UW casing, strobe and (sometimes) laptop, i hand carry wif me.

So far no problems with excess baggage with AirAsia. With my skimpy BC and all other equipments it weighs just nice. Clothes and toiletries all dump into my backpack ;D

HoleMaster · « **Reply #9 on:** May 19, 2007, 05:27:15 PM »

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In flights, equipments that i checked in a hard case dive bag (with locks) are all other things except for my regulator. Important equipment like regulator i carry as hand luggage.

Hard case is an interesting option, bro. But aren't they heavy? Even my current bag sometimes weigh in above what Tony Fernandez has set on his AA flights.

To answer SKK's Q, i pack everything (except my regs) in one of those big a*s scuba backpacks when i go on the rare trips "abroad" - locked of course.

Not to mention together with some clothes, neatly (haha) rolled into a drybag.

Local trips, i just dump them into a mesh bag.

Photo stuff like camera, UW casing, strobe and (sometimes) laptop, i hand carry wif me.

GOD · « **Reply #10 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:53:29 PM »

All my dive equipment will go in a black bin bag(trash bag) & tie-wrap .... then I will put it in my Mash Bag, lock the mash bag .... nobody can see what is inside.

I protect my regulator by putting it inside my wetsuit.... this is stored in my mash bag.

Even if it rains ..... my equipment will remain dry

My camera housing & lens will go in my Pelican Case...check-in, make sure the housing O-ring are removed & case pressure released screw remove.

I will have with me.... 2 swimming trunk, 1 face towel, 2 t-shirt, 2 boxer, 1 short, tooth brush & camera in my backpac - hand carry.... this is good for 2 days - 30 days trip.

Other then that... shampoo, soap, sun block, tooth paste...etc can borrow from fellow divers

Face towel can use for body towel ... heheheheheheeheeee

;D

pink-fins · « **Reply #11 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:56:48 PM »

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I dump my dive gear into my dive bag...which really is a mesh bag...but my wing is wrapped by my wetsuit.

I hand-carry my regulator(s). I wear my dive computer because I don't wear my watch on a dive trip. I wear both my dive computer and my watch if I'm going for a technical dive trip, with my dive computer in gauge mode and the watch as a back-up bottom timer.

[size=9]Notice me wearing wristwatch and dive computer in this pic[/size]

As for dive bag, it is now a mesh duffle bag..AKONA. It is my first dive bag. In between I was using one of those Petaling Street POLO(ng) bag with wheels. The wheels have since spoilt and I have no time to take the bag to Lim Tyre.

As for tanks, back in the 90s, I used to bring a tank plus dive gear at the back of my battle wagon, the Proton Saga, because I'd jump into anything with water.

Now, only if I have to, I'll bring the tanks with me.

Heeheheheehee - Note the Mat Tido' in red.. hee hee hee ;D

swong · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:11:53 PM »

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do u guys buy all those real dive bags?? .. like.. bag outside saying "mares" or "tusa" or "akona" ...etc?

to me... hmm.. it's like telling ppl that inside are all dive gears.. come and steal me

I have the same perception as you.

I use a regular soft luggage for all my dive gears except regulator and dive comp in my carry-on.

wing0112 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:12:10 PM »

urm,...... yeah i didnt buy all those dive bag... but ony those dive bag are big lah.. so no choice.... anyhow might get a hard case 1 lah but reg must carry coz too sensitive sometimes lah...

adik · « **Reply #14 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:19:38 PM »

When la airlines want to give us allowance for dive gears????? :'( :'( :'(

Always kena extra charge for the luggage.

But normally, I will bodek the guy at the check in counter.. end up no need to pay.

pink-fins · « **Reply #15 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:21:28 PM »

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When la airlines want to give us allowance for dive gears????? :'( :'( :'(

Always kena extra charge for the luggage.

But normally, I will bodek the guy at the check in counter.. end up no need to pay.

Go and convert Abang Tony into a diver laaa... :

adik · « **Reply #16 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:30:01 PM »

new Air Asia's tagline

Now Everybody Can Dive ;D ;D ;D ;D

superkingkong · « **Reply #17 on:** May 19, 2007, 09:52:18 PM »

hmmm,.. currently i'l travelling with cathay pacific.. so, i checked their website on dive gear...

they said, max 32kg exception.. sporting goods

... which means can be heavier 8-)

superkingkong · « **Reply #18 on:** May 19, 2007, 10:02:00 PM »

hmmm... just checked on the T&C for AA ... it's max 15kg...

and under their excess fees... there is a column for golf set.. extra RM25 .. but dont have scuba set

... probably he plays golf .. must drag him [smiley=evil.gif]

mocha · « **Reply #19 on:** May 19, 2007, 10:23:28 PM »

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When la airlines want to give us allowance for dive gears????? :'( :'( :'(

Always kena extra charge for the luggage.

But normally, I will bodek the guy at the check in counter.. end up no need to pay.

Go and convert Abang Tony into a diver laaa... :

like he care... haha... and after getting certified and he knows bout diving, he will think of ways to make even more.... eg... more than one mask, extra charge, extra fins, extra charge...

:

superkingkong · « **Reply #20 on:** May 19, 2007, 11:53:37 PM »

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All my dive equipment will go in a black bin bag(trash bag) & tie-wrap .... then I will put it in my Mash Bag, lock the mash bag .... nobody can see what is inside.

I protect my regulator by putting it inside my wetsuit.... this is stored in my mash bag.

Even if it rains ..... my equipment will remain dry

My camera housing & lens will go in my Pelican Case...check-in, make sure the housing O-ring are removed & case pressure released screw remove.

I will have with me.... 2 swimming trunk, 1 face towel, 2 t-shirt, 2 boxer, 1 short, tooth brush & camera in my backpac - hand carry.... this is good for 2 days - 30 days trip.

Other then that... shampoo, soap, sun block, tooth paste...etc can borrow from fellow divers

Face towel can use for body towel ... heheheheheheeheeee

;D

thanks for the detailed responce.. it really gives me some idea

so, next time garbage back will be in my bag

superkingkong · « **Reply #21 on:** May 20, 2007, 12:01:20 AM »

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When la airlines want to give us allowance for dive gears????? :'( :'( :'(

Always kena extra charge for the luggage.

But normally, I will bodek the guy at the check in counter.. end up no need to pay.

Go and convert Abang Tony into a diver laaa... :

like he care... haha... and after getting certified and he knows bout diving, he will think of ways to make even more.... eg... more than one mask, extra charge, extra fins, extra charge... :

;D

SeaDemon · « **Reply #22 on:** May 20, 2007, 12:14:58 PM »

For each kilogram of added weight, the aircraft will burn more fuel. Sometimes more than what it needs for the airline to make money out of that one trip if it doesn't charge for the extra kg. We have to understand the airline's predicament. I have yet to take an Air Asia flight to go diving...but if Air Asia was to allow the same load factor as Malaysia Airlines does, then we will be paying for the same price of flight ticket as that charged by Malaysia Airlines.

bubble · « **Reply #23 on:** May 20, 2007, 12:41:59 PM »

make a checklist to prevent misout something important , such as underwear.

Quero · « **Reply #24 on:** May 20, 2007, 04:31:21 PM »

I do a lot of dive travel and my gear bag ususlly weighs in at about 30 kg! I have "real" dive gear bag because I like the side pockets for fins, and because I like the wheels. Pockets keep the fins from getting damaged and wheels keep Q from getting damaged, LOL. Here's what I take:

--wetsuit, rashguard and any other neoprene stuff I need (hood, core warmer) for the water temps I'll be diving in
--BCD, and wrapped in the BCD in their own carry bag for added protection, my regs
--save-a-dive kit, booties, torches and batteries/chargers, SMB + spool
--mask and spare mask, camera housing, camera/housing supplies (battery chargers, silicone grease, spare o-rings)
--fins

I put a lot of these things in a mesh bag I can use for daily hauling of gear when I'm doing land-based trips, and then put the mesh bag inside the regular gear bag.

If I'm doing LOB diving, I try to take only the mesh bag aboard the boat and leave the big bag in the office of the dive op. Also for an LOB, I often take a small pillow and little blanket for sleeping on the deck (sometimes, if I'm staff, I don't get a berth) and clothespins to clip things to the rails.

In carry on, I take my camera, strobe, dive computer, laptop, c-cards, toiletries, and clothing. If I'm teaching, I take a satchel with all the stuff I need for the course.

It's a shedload of stuff!

BTW, most airlines have a free allowance for golf bags. I know some divers who put all their gear in golf bags to get this allowance. Only a few airlines have extended this to dive gear, and those airlines usually serve dive destinations. (Just like some airlines in the US and Europe let you take skis at no extra charge.)

Quero · « **Reply #25 on:** May 20, 2007, 04:34:26 PM »

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make a checklist to prevent misout something important , such as underwear.

Nah, just go "commando".

SeaDemon · « **Reply #26 on:** May 20, 2007, 07:07:42 PM »

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make a checklist to prevent misout something important , such as underwear.

Why would one want to use underwear on an island for? It's hard work for them gals!

wing0112 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 21, 2007, 08:39:42 AM »

er.. yeah.. if 1 something to protect.. g-string might be nice...

superkingkong · « **Reply #28 on:** May 21, 2007, 09:33:44 AM »

hmm.. in few threads about g-string i've seen u talking..

looks like g-string a lot u love ...aren't you?
wearing g-string everyday? handphone also g-string as wallpaper? ;D

deepblu · « **Reply #29 on:** May 21, 2007, 12:11:51 PM »

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BTW, most airlines have a free allowance for golf bags. I know some divers who put all their gear in golf bags to get this allowance. Only a few airlines have extended this to dive gear, and those airlines usually serve dive destinations. (Just like some airlines in the US and Europe let you take skis at no extra charge.)

Interesting option, Q

but how is this done?

My experience so far in having to pay excess baggage fees for my dive gear is when i depart from Msia.

Coming back however, was a different story.

What normally happens upon checking in (on my return filight), the girl at the check-in counter would simply ask me (most of the time in a Thai accent) "Scuba?".

And i would flash back my sweetest of smiles and reply : "yeah". Afterwhich, she would then wrap my gear bag in those red, 'fragile' tape and check me in. Of course, after returning my sacharinely sweet smile.

I remember once upon a time when AA gave access baggage allowance for scuba divers - being a new airline, they were probly pressured to participate in Visit Malaysia Year thingy, coz it was never offered again.

Those were the days...

Author Topic: How do you pack when travelling? (Read 1550 times)

superkingkong

GOD

superkingkong

wing0112

HoleMaster

superkingkong

deepblu

SeaDemon

HoleMaster

HoleMaster

GOD

pink-fins

swong

wing0112

adik

pink-fins

adik

superkingkong

superkingkong

mocha

superkingkong

superkingkong

SeaDemon

bubble

Quero

Quero

SeaDemon

wing0112

superkingkong

deepblu