A list of items to bring on a dive that may seem trivial or unnecessary, but they can help make your dive more comfortable and safer.
Never leave the dock without it.
When packing your gear bag, your checklist should include one of these kits with regular and emergency gear, a mask, fins, regulator, and some extra o-rings, neoprene patches, and a regulator mouthpiece. It may contain Here are a few items you should have in your gear bag to make your dives more comfortable, confident, and safe.
Citrus beverages
Once on the surface, the first thing you want to do is taste the taste of the sea. I love the smell of the sea and the salty air, but it doesn't excite me when it sticks on my tongue. The water is refreshing, but even with a few liters of bottled water, you can still taste the wreckage of the sea in your mouth.
Better ones include acidic juices such as pineapple and grapefruit.
Juice has another purpose: hydration. It seems counterintuitive that being in water for an hour can make you dehydrated, but it's true. The air inside the tank is very dry. This is because the water in the tank rusts from the inside. Breathing that dry air for an hour can quietly dehydrate you. A glass of water on your way back to the boat will help you avoid dehydration symptoms such as headaches, nausea, and dizziness.
Long-sleeved rashgard or cotton shirt
Did you know that chemicals in sunscreens are toxic to reef-dwelling marine life? You need to protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV rays, but you don't want to apply SPF lotion before diving. Cover it the old-fashioned way with a cotton shirt or long-sleeved rash guard.
Laminated Dive Table Chart
Are you dependent on your computer? Come back and review our certification training and learn how to calculate residual nitrogen using a spreadsheet. Computers are great tools, but all divers need to remember how to manage their nitrogen levels without gimmicks.
A Dry bag
Dry bags don't have to be flashy. Inexpensive bags with resealable flaps are available at most camping and marine supply stores. I keep it in my boat gear bag, so it doesn't need to be 100 foot water resistant. My favorite is the bright yellow rubber pouch with a lid that can be folded three times and easily closed watertight. Many divers on a budget use a variety of disposable resealable freezer bags.
In my backpack, I keep:
Tissues: a must-have. Rinse the mask a few times and your sinuses will become rebellious.
Cotton swabs:be careful not to get water in your ears.
A copy of your identification and passport: just in case
Band-aids: sometimes you'll stub your toes on the boat.
Everything I had in my pocket: Before the wetsuit, a stuff sack (because it locks) was a good choice for storing things like cell phones, cameras, wallets, jewelry, and car keys.
Tell someone where you are going and who you are with. Let's make it a habit not to panic in case of an emergency.
First, make sure your dive operator knows who you are, where you are and who to contact in an emergency. If you are injured while diving, the dive operator may take you directly to the nearest hospital, clinic, or decompression chamber. Medical care can be more difficult if medical staff cannot verify your identity.
Second, tell people who aren't diving with you where you're going. This could be a call to someone else in your party, your hotel concierge, or a relative at home. Inform them of your dive shop's name, destination, departure time, and estimated return time for your dive trip. Please provide the name of the boat, captain, and divemaster. If you are diving solo or in a group, please write down the information and submit it to the hotel office.
The above things can help make your dive more comfortable and safer.
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