By marge karalis (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #608) on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 12:01 pm: |
How do you transport your dive gear to Bonaire. We've always put our regs, computers in our carry-on. Hubby wants to pack it. Is that a safe way to bring it down. Lots of hot and cold temperatures.
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By Brian Back in March (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3485) on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 12:40 pm: |
We always pack our in the Dive Bag between the fins and BCDs - Never had a problem so far.
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By Angie Ohlson (BonaireTalker - Post #67) on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 12:44 pm: |
I pack reg wrapped around the BC then add a bit of air in BC for some cushion from the airport gorillas. Good thing, AJ ruined my bag on trip in Dec. smashed/ripped) and of course no compensation. My computer I generally put in carry on with my camera gear and lap top.
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By Lydia S. Segal (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #260) on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 1:47 pm: |
In one rolling carryon, my computer/reg tucked inside my BC, with fins and dive suit. Mask in my day back with toys and snacks. Good to go when they misplace the luggage. We do this independent of which airline we fly. On the way home, we still carry the reg/computer in the carry on.. way too expensive to replace. I know it is a bit 'paranoid' but no worries.
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By marge karalis (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #610) on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 2:17 pm: |
Thanks everyone. It's going in the carry-on!
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By pat murphy (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1327) on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 2:20 pm: |
marge, we always used to pack the regs, padded with bc's, wetsuits, etc. mary's reg is home now, had it overhauled after our last trip so we'll be taking it with us. we're having the same discussion. she wants it in the carry-on, i think it's fine in checked luggage. when we see you in four weeks i'll let you know what we did.
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By Debbie Babcock (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6579) on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 4:11 pm: |
We pack our regs, computers in our carry-on, B/C in checked.
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By Reza Gorji (BonaireTalker - Post #30) on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 5:13 pm: |
Reg/computer and mask go into my carryon.
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By Debbie Babcock (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6585) on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 5:31 pm: |
Oh yeah, thanks, Reza, mask is in carry on too! Guess I am spoiled as I have most of my stuff on island most of the time. Had to really think when I always had to pack it all.
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By **Tom** (BonaireTalk Deity - Post #5916) on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 5:33 pm: |
I don't use other people's life support, wetsuit and without my prescription masks I might as well sit at a beach bar. Have had trips where luggage did not arrive for half of the vacation, so mine go in my carry on.
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By pat murphy (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1331) on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 7:48 pm: |
tom, you're talking about sitting at a beach bar like it's a bad thing. we always took mary's prescription mask in our carry-on but checked everything else.
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By marge karalis (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #613) on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 9:33 pm: |
What time do arrive Debbie? Are you on the red -eye?
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By Debbie Babcock (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6588) on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 10:03 pm: |
Marge, not this time around, did the red-eye last two trips, but flying AA due to time of year, wasn't quite ready to do the Newark red-eye in winter yet, knowing how much Newark closes at the drop of a snowflake etc. I know, the red-eye spoils you, we are in for a long layover in San Juan, but that's o.k., Bonaire is worth it.
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By marge karalis (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #614) on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 10:06 pm: |
Well, If I got to do two trips or more a year, I wouldn't mind doing the layover either. You're a lucky lady. How about that Grandchild. When is he/she due to arrive?
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By Debbie Babcock (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #6590) on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 11:11 pm: |
April 10th, I can't wait! Hope to see you on island~
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By Deborah Bennett (Experienced BonaireTalker - Post #106) on Sunday, January 13, 2008 - 1:32 am: |
After being without my checked baggage for 5 days in Bonaire in Dec 2006, I carry the whole diving outfit in a carry-on. (and strap the fins on the outside!). Clothes and accessories in the checked luggage, I don't care as much if they are late. Sometimes I gamble with the fins and check them...
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By gregg nixon (New BonaireTalk Poster - Post #10) on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 - 12:57 pm: |
On previous trips, with connecting flights, my preference was to carry my reg/computer & mask (with prescription lenses). Everything else was checked since I wasn't worried about finding replacements for less "personal" items should my luggage go missing.
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By seb (Supreme BonaireTalker - Post #3269) on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 - 11:02 am: |
I'd carry that mask! I do.
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By pat murphy (Extraordinary BonaireTalker - Post #1466) on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 - 11:07 am: |
we have mary's reg and dive computer in my carry-on..mostly because we had to eliminate some weight from one of our suitcases....that stuff adds up. so...regardless of what we planned to do, it'll be in the carry-on.
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