Dive Travel Tip
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Travel Safe
Carry the minimum number of valuables, and plan places to conceal them. Your passport, cash and credit cards are most secure when locked in a hotel safe. When you have to carry them on your person, you may wish to put them in various places rather than all in one wallet or pouch.
A McNett® Security Wallet is a must for all trips – domestic and abroad – and even for large events at home. The money belt model allows you to be more discrete while the neck wallet model is ideal for quick access.
Pack your security wallet with the following: passport, driver’s license/photo ID, airline tickets, immunization records, itinerary, traveler’s checks and large sums of cash. Pack all valuables, medications and toiletries in your carry-on. It is also a good idea to carry-on these key pieces of dive gear: mask, regulator, dive computers and camera.
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Keep your luggage and gear bag secure with Travel Sentry Certified McNett®TSA Locks. These can be opened and re-locked by TSA Officers. Make photo copies of your passport, ID, travel documents and credit cards and carry separately from the originals to make obtaining replacements easier if need be.
Place a small identifying sticker on the outside of your passport to help distinguish it when traveling in groups. Put your name, address and telephone numbers inside and outside of each piece of luggage. Use covered luggage tags to avoid casual observation of your identity or nationality.
Find more great tips like these in our Repair Guide
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Dry Suit zippers are tough to operate and expensive to replace. To ease opening and maximize zipper life, remove dirt and gunk with Zip Care™ Liquid Zipper Cleaner & Lubricant. For heavy duty lubrication use Zip Tech™ Stick Lubricant.
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Before you leave, lay out all your dive gear and position items in relation to how you will wear them. Starting with the last item you will need, begin packing your bag. Wrap your fins in a towel and pack flat on the bottom or side of your bag. Always pack your mask, regulator, dive computer and other sensitive equipment in their protective cases.