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splicer · 01-25-2008, 07:36 PM

How many of you check your regs/computer and how many carry them on? Which is the safest way?

Damselfish · 01-25-2008, 07:51 PM

Either is ok. You would naturally want to be careful how you pack them in checked luggage because of the baggage gorillas, this is less of a concern in your carry on. If you have it in carryon it increases the chances TSA will want to search your bag, but that's not a big deal or problem.

I put mine in carry on, as I think most (not all) people do, because I want it if they lose my bags (which has happened.) And so I don't have to worry about the baggage gorillas. It also gets several pounds out of my checked bag.

medic001918 · 01-25-2008, 07:53 PM

I always pack our computers and regs in our carry ons. It's far too easy for someone to take them out of your luggage. And if they're with me, I know they're safe. Not to mention that if I could only pick one piece of gear to travel with...as much as I love my backplate and wing, I would prefer to have my own regulators.

Shane

cutter77 · 01-25-2008, 10:04 PM

They go in the backpack....that and a rolling carry-on are all I travel with. (Of course I'm not a photographer so it's possible to get it all in the 2 bags.) The secret is to travel with someone who IS a photographer, heh, heh.

SkuaSeptember · 01-26-2008, 06:05 AM

They go in the carry on to save weight and keep them safe. If you use one,you would also want to take a presciption mask with you in your carry on.

edl · 01-26-2008, 07:16 AM

I carry all my gear on except fins just use the largest regulation carry-on and all fits very well

SarahBella · 01-26-2008, 08:35 AM

I carry on the regs and computer as well as the mask(Rx)...the rest of the gear is an easy rental should it get lost.

hicole · 01-26-2008, 09:42 AM

I carry on (in a rolling bag) octo, computer, mask, meds and dive log/c-cards. The rest gets put in a non-descript rolling duffel. I am not a photographer, so my carry on has lots of room for other stuff. That way if my duffel gets "lost" or pilfered, I can rent what I need, but I like my mouthpiece (custom fitted) and mask (prescription). Hope that helps.

wheelman · 01-26-2008, 09:49 AM

I always carry my regs and computer with me... no exceptions even on a return trip.

ianr33 · 01-26-2008, 09:50 AM

Regs,computers,mask,lights I carry on. Everything else gets checked.I dont trust baggage handlers with expensive,delicate gear.

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