My current dive kit:
- XDEEP Ghost Deluxe with both back cargo pockets (one for backup mask, other for SMB+line)
- Apeks XTX50 with DIN DST and yoke converter for travel (at the moment, I’m diving with pretty standard length hoses, but may move to long hose in the future) I use a bungee necklace for my octo, so take a bit of a hybrid approach.
- Shearwater Perdix with AI sensor
- I have an old Oceanic watch dove computer as a backup
- Cressi Digi 2 as an in-line backup to my dive computer as well. I’m not afraid to have my pressure be digital. If that ever breaks, then I may change my mind. It’s nice to have the digital depth as well in case my dive computer ever malfunctions.
- Backup ScubaPro compass
- Fins are not pictured, but currently using Folding Fins. I really like them except the way that the boot holder clips into the base feel like a bit of a point of failure. Have been exploring travel fins, but they all appear to be positively buoyant, which I’m not sure about.
- My masks are both Hollis M-1. Highly recommended for comfort and visibility.
- Sola Wrist Light
- DiveRite CX2 as my backup light
- I carry standard line scissors and a Zeagle Line Cutter
- Camera is not pictured, but is a DJI Action 2 in a waterproof case with a handle. If I use the double case, it will last two hour-long dives. If I use the single case, it’s about 1.5 dives. It really varies though based upon resolution and whether I keep it on the whole time.
- I have an XDeep bolt snap on my primary second stage reg and the one with the larger hoop on my Digi 2 pressure gauge. The octo uses the bungee bolt snap system in case I want to clip it off instead of using the necklace. I’m doing PADI Rescue Diver soon and they don’t teach using a necklace, so I’m forced to do it their way for that course, then will go back to necklace.
- Wetsuit is 3 mil Henderson
- ScubaPro booties, hood, and gloves
- I found that a roll-up tool bag works nice for a save-a-dive kit.
- Additionally, I alway pack some o-ring lube because I hate having a hissing connection with the yoke.
Thoughts?
Is this a tech dive trip or a recreational dive trip? If it was recreational I prefer to pack light. 1 mask, 1 primary light, 1 computer, etc… If my mask breaks I’ll stop by and buy one from the many shops.
To me it’s not worth the Hassle to bring a ton of spare/redundant equipment.
Technical diving trip… You’re gonna need more gear 😉