Airline travel these days can be quite the hassle with airline regulations on baggage weight restrictions getting more and more stringent. Packing for Scuba diving trips in particular can be tricky especially if you’re a diver who’s particular about using your own dive gear, but really don’t want to pay excess baggage fees every time you travel. Lucky for you, Scuba equipment manufacturers are now aware of the need for a lightweight, compact and easy to carry scuba gear and are designing for the scuba traveler.
Here’s a closer look at some travel friendly gear options you might want to consider investing in for your scuba travels-
BCDs/ Buoyancy Compensators
Perhaps the bulkiest piece of Scuba Diving equipment you would travel with is your BCD which can sometimes take up half your luggage space as well as half your weight limit.
Seaquest Passport BC: The lightest in the range of SeaQuest’s weighing only 2.62kg (5.12 lbs) the Passport BC comes with an integrated storage mesh bag that stays folded into the lower back pad providing lumbar support. It’s equipped with two side pockets and 4 plastic D-rings and features a quick-release integrated weight system that holds up to 20 pounds of weight.
The Seaquest Passport BC is available at Leisurepro.com
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Cressi Travelight BCD: The Travelight is ultra-light (Size Medium weighs only 5.5 lbs.) but is fully weight integrated, employing Cressi’s Lock-Aid weight system and includes all the features for an optimum performance. But what makes great for travel is the fact that it can be folded up to size of a small pillow in just a few seconds and it fits into an ultra-compact travel bag which is included when you buy it making it ideal to stow away easily.
Cressi Travelight BCD is available at LeisurePro.com
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Fins
Although not as heavy as BC’s, traditional scuba fins can be quite bulky to pack for a trip.
Mares X-Stream Open Heel Fins: This lightweight fin, rated the lightest in it’s group is said to be one of the faster fins in terms of speed and it’s successful design shows as it generates a lot of power for not a lot of effort. The Mares X-stream is an award winning design for comfortable, lightweight fin that delivers both stability and a lot of snap.
The Mares X-Stream Open Heel Fins are available at LeisurePro.com
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Travel Gear Bags
AquaLung Traveler Regulator Bag: A regulator that isn’t stored properly or protected during travel can prove to be more of a detriment than an asset once it reaches the water. A great way to protect your regulator when traveling is the Traveler regulator bag from Aqualung.
The AquaLung Traveler Regulator Bag is available at LeisurePro.com
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Innovative Dive Flag Mask Bag: Your mask and snorkel are some of the most important pieces of equipment in your dive gear bag. A broken lens or cracked buckle can ruin your diving trip. With this bag built to hold a Mask, Snorkel, and a bottle of defog you can protect your mask and know right where your defogger is when you need it.
The Innovative Dive Flag Mask Bag is available at LeisurePro.com
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I would consither the Scubapro Geo for a great lightweight easy-to-pack BCD!