- Certification card
- Mask
- Snorkel
- Fins
- BCD
- Regulator
- Depth gauge
- Pressure gauge
- Compass
- Gauge clips as required
- Dive computer and extra batteries
- Tank and weights (if not supplied and not air travel)
- Wetsuit/skin
- Booties
- Dive watch
- Dive log and pen
- Defog for mask
- Dive bag for equipment
- Flash lights and tank light, extra batteries
- Signaling device/ safety sausage
- Dry bag (optional)
- Hood (optional)
- Gloves (optional)
- Dive slate (optional)
- Dive knife, scissors (optional)
- Save-a-dive kit: extra mask strap, fin strap, o-rings
- Swim suits
- Towel
- Sun screen (bio-degradable)
- Hat
- Tie wraps
- Duct tape
- Zip-lock bags
- Extra plugs for first stage
- Tool kit
- Change of clothes, shoes, rain/wind outer wear, sunglasses
- Water, refreshments
Note: Check with your dive operator about supplying weights, tanks, and air
- Camera, lenses, batteries and chargers
- Housing, ports, arms, strobes, sync cords
- Diffusers (if applicable)
- O-ring grease and extra o-rings
- Batteries (bring extra)
- Charger and backup
- Drying towel, Q-tip
- Blower, lense paper
- Toolkit
- Power strip with surge protector
- Memory cards and spares
- Portable drives
- Focus light
- Adaptor plug
- Passport, Visa (if required)
- Other ID
- Airline tickets (receipts)
- Photocopy of passport and tickets
- Extra passport photos
- Vaccinations (as required for destination)
- Money belt
- Cash, credit cards, traveler checks – bring plenty of crisp $1 bills
- Emergency contact numbers
- Medical/travel insurance
- Medications (in original labeled container)
- First aid kit
- Ear and eye drops
- Cortisone cream
- Rubbing alcohol, vinegar