What comes to mind when you think of the word "travel"? I think of words like fun, vacation, diving, oh and of course...stress. Let's be honest, as much fun as making a dive trip is, there is still a certain amount of planning and preparing that goes into it. No one enjoys that part! Truth is, if you prepare properly though your dive trip is memorable and not one of those hilarious stories you tell the guys down at the dive shop about everything that went wrong. Here's some advice from a guy who has traveled all over the place seeking out those spectacular dive spots, getting into some trouble along the way...he's been everywhere and he's kind of cool...oh...did I mention that it's me?
First and foremost, a word about packing...It amazes me that people will pack the most ridiculous stuff on a dive trip. Really guys... you're going to be on a boat, or hanging out at the beach, or chilling in the lounge after a hard day diving...do you really need more than a pair of shorts, a good pair of tennys, a bathing suit and some loud beach shirts? I have seen guys unpack three weeks' worth of clothes on dive trips and then look up at you and say, oh, I forgot my fins. Really? All you really need is on a warm dive is your gear, a bathing suit and a good pair of shoes or sandals. Let's face it, once you are on the boat, or even near the water, it really doesn't matter much what you brought in the way of travel clothes. If you are like me, I'd rather be in my dive suit above all else. I do recommend a sweatshirt for cool evenings and a pair of jeans just in case you come across a great restaurant that doesn't allow shorts. Your bag should be your carry on, so, as a rule, take what will fit into one of those.
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