What to pack, how to get orgainzied...?!

Okay, a clean T-shirt for dinner each night would be nice, but what else...?

For my first dive trips, I'd just pack all the gear I owned, and some clothes.

As my personal diver shop grew, I started using Divers Direct catlaogs to help me think, making written lists, and including comfort goods.

Now, after 3 years and a dozen trips, I finally have a check list to work with. I'm still grooming it some...

Belize Trip:

Armor Big Bag:
B.C.D. ____
2 Pr Fins ____
Low Booties ____
Weight Belt ___
2 Weight Pouches ____
Gloves & Beanies ____
2 Snorkels ____
Knife & Shears ____
2 Flashlights ____
Caps & Do-Rags ____
2 Sausages ____
Blinkers ____
BC & Wet Suit Hangars ____
Mesh Bag ____
Snorkel Vest____
__________________ ____
___________________ ____
___________________ ____
__________________ ____


Armor Duffel:
Pony Bottle & Reg ____
2 Skins ____
3 mil Wet Suit ____
3 Shorts & 1 Pants ____
7 T-Shirts ____
Skivies ____
Towel ____
CD Player ____
Coffee Maker ____
4 Jugs, K-A Mix____
Coffee & DeCaf ____
Coffee Thermos ____
Clear First Aid Bag ____
Trim weights ____
Deck Shoes ____
Flags ____
Batteries & Tools ____
__________________ ____
__________________ ____
__________________ ____
__________________ ____


* Battery & weight bag placements actually will depend on which bag is heavier after everything else is packed.


Back-Pack:
IDs & Traveler Checks ____
Paperwork ____
Sunglasses ____
Hypochondriac Bag ____
Wrist Computer ____
__________________ ____
__________________ ____
__________________ ____
__________________ ____




Roll-On Bag (locked)
First Day Clothes ____
2 Masks ____
Oct-Reg & Puter _____
Swim Suit ____
Camera & Batt-Chrgr ___
Toilet Bag ____
__________________ ____
__________________ ____
__________________ ____



Info envelopes:

One each For Family Members:

Southwest Aqua Sports: Ph 806-780-2782

Aquamarina Suites, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize

U.S. Office: 1-800-641-2994

Resort: 011-501-226-4675, or 011-501-226-4676

Continental Airlines Itinerary & Ph No: 1+800-525-1700


One each for Jerry, Rachelle, and myself:

Small sheet with Padi Certifications & Numbers

Travelers Check & Credit Card info


In each envelope:

Sheet 1, Front: Passport ID pages - enlarged @ 150%

Sheet 1, Back: Drivers License, Birth certificate - enlarged @ 150%

Next of Kin contact info:

Sheet 2, Front: Trip Insurance

Sheet 2, Back: DAN card, Medical insurance ID - enlarged @ 150%

Don you gotta it down to a science. I like the info envelopes good idea. I usually don't bring a t-shirt for every day. Some of them get used twice. Plus I usually buy one on the trip. I bring 3 torches(lights) and a marker light. I don't want a light ending my night dive.

dear god, where the hell are you going....SATURN???????

SKIVVIES???? who the hell wears underwear on a dive trip?!!

HANGERS????? what....no IRON???????

SNORKEL VEST????? a SNORKEL VEST????

WEIGHTS????? i though you said you were in mensa, fer crissakes!!!

i can ALMOST understand the coffee. ALMOST.

Edited by triggerfish, 08 June 2004 - 09:26 PM.

dear god, where the hell are you going....SATURN???????

SKIVVIES???? who the hell wears underwear on a dive trip?!!

HANGERS????? what....no IRON???????

SNORKEL VEST????? a SNORKEL VEST????

WEIGHTS????? i though you said you were in mensa, fer crissakes!!!

i can ALMOST understand the coffee. ALMOST.

dear god, where the hell are you going....SATURN???????

SKIVVIES????  who the hell wears underwear on a dive trip?!!

HANGERS????? what....no IRON???????

SNORKEL VEST????? a SNORKEL VEST????

WEIGHTS?????  i though you said you were in mensa, fer crissakes!!!

i can ALMOST understand the coffee.  ALMOST. 

Hey don....you forgot to list the credit cards you carry and their numbers. Could you pls update your list??

(and no way am i commenting on the no undies comment....but it sure made
for a nice break here at work !)
rich

and don't forget the expi date and little number on the back of the card for verification.....

(psssst......rich.....while he's struggling to put those bags up on the scale, you start talkin' to him and i'll pinch the personal bag.....)

i wish someone would pinch my personal bag !!! Can I say that????????

believe ya just did, m' man!!!!!!

and i'm proud of ya!!

You did! And I heard it! well...read it! LOL!
Dany Don, I think it's great that you are so organized when you travel. I'm the reason they stock extra toothbrushes and shampoo in the hotels!

toothbrush????


you pack a toothbrush???????

jeez, you guys really insist on creature comforts, doncha!!


(note to self: this could be why you always seem to get the single room....)

Edited by triggerfish, 09 June 2004 - 10:47 AM.

HEY! did you hear me mention a razor?! I like my "creature" comforts, I don't know who else does though...
TF-maybe you and I should share a room next time.

toothbrush????


you pack a toothbrush???????

jeez, you guys really insist on creature comforts, doncha!!


(note to self: this could be why you always seem to get the single room....)

Aha! Now I know the trick!!! Thanks TF!

TF-maybe you and I should share a room next time.

i'm on to your tricks, sugar.

i know you only want to know the secret of the trigger.

but i'd be happy to room with you.

do you snuggle too?

damn..I thought I was fox-like with my slyness....darn you and your blood-sniffing brain cells!
of course I snuggle...we can snuggle together TF...
are you scared yet, are ya?!? Can you handle that which IS the SCUBAHONEY!!!???

Oh girl- you are asking for trouble- I doubt TF knows how to back off of a dare!