What's in your Save-a-Dive kit?

[Tangfish]

O-ring lube is good to have around.

Also, Talc or KY Jelly for getting through the seals.

Water bottle.

[sparky]

I have a spare SPG and a spare low preasure hose not sure how I come to have a spare low preasure hose but I do.

as I use contacts to see I keep a spare set of contacts and my old glasses with me while diving as well

I would have to get it out and rummage through it to see what else has made its home in my Save A Dive kit

if your going to be diving Dry dont forget some Zipper Wax I had some inmine even though I dive wet and guess what all my dive buds used it up So I gather im not to farr off the mark with that one.

I also keep a small bottle of TriFlow I find it is a good Idea to coat my dive knives with it from time to time helps keep the blades clean and sharp

Just to name a few

keep my posted on your progress now im wondering what you decide is important enough to keep a spare

Sparky

[Zen Diver v1]

So far, this is what I've got (I'm putting a small tackle box in my big roller tupperware):

Tools - alan wrenches, screw drivers, what else?

Also a crescent wrench, for removing hoses from the reg and swapping around.

I keep spare batteries for my computers/lights, Aquaseal, a variety of clips and 'biners, zip ties in various sizes, fin/mask straps, bungee cord, O rings (various sizes, viton and regular), plugs for reg ports.

I also carry a camera SADK, with a lint-free cloth, spare charged bateries, spare O ring, silicone grease etc.

Good thread!

[BASSMAN]

I have a Bicycle tire/Tube repair kit. works on the dry suit and the neck/wrist seals.

Works great, allready had to use it a couple of times.

I also have a spare mask.


I need to get some duct tape into mine as well. Fixes most everything!

[Zen Diver v1]

I think I'm going to add a tank-sherpa to mine too... now, getting the little guy here is going to be a trick.

I prefer the Dive Butler to Tank-Sherpa. The DB would also be there to assist you out of the water, adjust gear prior to entering, and take of things in general (including post-dive gear cleaning).

:smt038

-Valerie

[Zen Diver v1]

I think I'm going to add a tank-sherpa to mine too... now, getting the little guy here is going to be a trick.

I prefer the Dive Butler to Tank-Sherpa. The DB would also be there to assist you out of the water, adjust gear prior to entering, and take of things in general (including post-dive gear cleaning).

:smt038

-Valerie

[BASSMAN]

HeyZen?
You could go into a business with an idea like that!

What your going rate for a 4 hour rental of one of your DB's?
:naka:

$$$!

[BASSMAN]

Tank valve converts (K-2-DIN)
Tools - alan wrenches, screw drivers, what else?
Zip Ties
Mask Strap
de-fog spray
o-rings
new mouth piece
fin straps
extra harness webbing?
O-ring Lube
Talc or KY Jelly
Duct Tape
Water Bottle
Tri Flow
Zipper Wax
Spare Contacs or Glasses
Spare SPG / LP Hose
Spare Camera Accessories
Crescent Wrench
Spare Batteries
Plugs For Reg ports
Aquaseal
Variety of Clips and Biners
Spare Mask
Bicycle Tube repair kit

[RSdancey]

I keep emergency supplies in my SAD kit too.

* Chemical lights
* Bottle of vinegar
* Bag of latex gloves
* First Aid Kit
* Pocket mask
* Slate with emergency responder questionaire
* Slate with neuro exam questionaire

I also usually keep a printout of my dive plan, my emergency action plan with phone numbers, etc.

I keep a 100% O2 bottle with reg in the car when we dive as well; it's not as good as a DAN bottle with demand reg (which I have but have not yet gotten filled) but in a pinch it will do; especially with a conscious, but bent diver awaiting transport.

Ryan

[BASSMAN]

Tank valve converts (K-2-DIN)
Tools - alan wrenches, screw drivers, what else?
Zip Ties
Mask Strap
de-fog spray
o-rings
new mouth piece
fin straps
extra harness webbing?
O-ring Lube
Talc or KY Jelly
Duct Tape
Water Bottle
Tri Flow
Zipper Wax
Spare Contacs or Glasses
Spare SPG / LP Hose
Spare Camera Accessories
Crescent Wrench
Spare Batteries
Plugs For Reg ports
Aquaseal
Variety of Clips and Biners
Spare Mask
Bicycle Tube repair kit
-Emergency Kit-
*Copy of Dive Plan
* Chemical lights
* Bottle of vinegar
* Bag of latex gloves
* First Aid Kit
* Pocket mask
* Slate with emergency responder questionaire
* Slate with neuro exam questionaire
* Emergency Plans & contact #'s
*DAN Kit (O2 Bottle, Mouth to Mouth Gaurd/Mask)

[Zen Diver v1]

I really like the idea... Dive Butler. Would they have lunch prepared, cold drinks, and a warm towel waiting for me too?

But of course!

-Valerie

[Grateful Diver]

My save-a-dive kit masquerades as a Honda Element ... if you can break it or lose it, I can fix it or replace it ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

[sparky]

My save-a-dive kit masquerades as a Honda Element ... if you can break it or lose it, I can fix it or replace it ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

I tried keeping GD inmy save a dive kit but he didnot fit in the box so I had to let him go.


hell if GD cant fix your dive gear its n ot broken you just dont know how to use it is all

have him give you a class


I also keep Rolaids and ibuprophen in mine as well
I suffer from Headaces and heart burn from time to time after diving

so I try to keep a suply on hand

Sparky

[BASSMAN]

Tank valve converts (K-2-DIN)
Tools - alan wrenches, screw drivers, what else?
Zip Ties
Mask Strap
de-fog spray
o-rings
new mouth piece
fin straps
extra harness webbing?
O-ring Lube
Talc or KY Jelly
Duct Tape
Water Bottle
Tri Flow
Zipper Wax
Spare Contacs or Glasses
Spare SPG / LP Hose
Spare Camera Accessories
Crescent Wrench
Spare Batteries
Plugs For Reg ports
Aquaseal
Variety of Clips and Biners
Spare Mask
Bicycle Tube repair kit
Ibuprophen / Rolaids / Dramamine / Sudafed / ect...
Greatful Divers Phone # or Honda Element
-Emergency Kit-
*Copy of Dive Plan
* Chemical lights
* Bottle of vinegar
* Bag of latex gloves
* First Aid Kit
* Pocket mask
* Slate with emergency responder questionaire
* Slate with neuro exam questionaire
* Emergency Plans & contact #'s
*DAN Kit (O2 Bottle, Mouth to Mouth Gaurd/Mask)

[BASSMAN]

Dive table? I keep one in my Logbook.
DAN Card? In my wallet
DAN #'s? On the card
Cell phone #? Who's calling? And how dose that Save My Dive?

Just keeping things in perspective here.

But we do have a great list going here!
Thank's for this thread Sounder! Good Idea!

[Zen Diver v1]

While not in my true SADK, in the fall and winter I carry a fleece hat and gloves in my dry bag for wearing on the surface interval, to keep warm. In my first aid kit (Save-a-Dive, Save-a-Life) kit I carry the usual meds (pseudephed, tylenol, naproxen, Zantac, Tums, Bendryl) plus pocket mask, ace wraps, bandaging materials, splinting materials, vinegar, DAN emergency slate, neuro slate etc. If I'm traveling away from the Seattle area (ie, larger metropolitan area) I also carry my Remo kit, to extend my O2 supply if needed.

-Valerie
PS: Duct tape also makes an excellent bandage material!

[Zen Diver v1]

yep, 'cuz you never know how you're going to react. I'd hate to find out I was allergic to something and not be able to treat it right away.

-Valerie

[ppiecuch]

Tie-wraps ( in several attractive colors )
Spare mouthpiece
O-Rings (Teflon, Viton and rubber)
Wrenches (box and crescent)
Wrenches (hex for Pro-K valve insert removal)
Fin strap
Mask strap
Zipper wax
Drysuit talc
Small toothbrush ( for cleaning zippers, etc.)
Spare mask
Small flashlight
Granola bar

[sparky]

Granola bar ?

how will this save your dive?

LOL


Im one to talk I actuly carry a M. R.E
My son is a Army Reservist and he brings me some from time to time
I usually have more then one but umm I got hungry during a surface interval and decided I needed a snack

LOL 'Sparky

[BASSMAN]

Actually as a last minute thing, I added a roll of Black Electrical Tape. And Scissors.
And it was used by someone for a neck seal repair. Older seal, had a pin hole.
Pin hole can become a big hole if not addressed! huh?
They cut a small circle and applied it over the pin hole.
I also threw in some Chem-Lights

A few Protien bars could work

Okay Sounder, your turn, Put together a new list of what the ultimate Save-A-Dive kit should have.

[Tom Nic]

Glad you and the crabs are OK!

Well, actually, the crabs WERE OK, but aren't any more...

Unless you're talking about their taste, or... ](*,) Ouch, my head!

[Tom Nic]

The best part was that my father-in-law took care of everything and cleaned up afterward!

Many of our non-diving buddies would do all kinds of things for crab or other sea food ....a fact that many a wise diver has used to their advantage!

[BASSMAN]

New item added to mySave -a-Dive kit...Amonia Stick & Vinigar.

[BASSMAN]

I got the vinigar from a nearby restaurant, It did not help with the stinging/ pain as much as the amonia did.
I have been told the vinigar will kill any of the stingers from continuing to Fire / sting.

[Tom Nic]

Vinegar neutralizes any further (warning, here comes a technical term) "jelly fish stinging thingies", and keeps it from getting worse by rubbing and inadvertently getting stung again.

Ammonia seems to stop or greatly reduce the itching, discomfort, etc., although as Bassman noted, as SOON as you go back in the salt water they start again! (Not sure why.)

Dousing the area around your lips and face with ammonia is kind of like sticking your head in a diaper pail (for those who are old enough to remember such things), and I beleive the ammonia perscription is the reason folks mention peeing on it to take the sting away. Many over the counter anti itch sticks have ammonia as their active ingredient.