Taking My Drager to Egypt...

[jar_uk1]

Getting ready to go to Egypt on Friday, i thought I should see whether I could fit it all in my suitcase, I wanted to use a Gear Gulper, but it weighs a lot more than a Selsey hardshell suitcase.

Well it all fits, Drager with backplate adaptor, loop with 90degree tecme angles, a 55lb Agir wing, spool, smb, 3mm full length wetsuit, mask boots and ancient yellow mares fins.

Best of all I weighed it, 23.5 kilos, and I have some space left, so i CAN take some clothes with me (we have 30k allowance with XL)

The reg assembly, vr3 and bailout reg go in carry on (and come in at EXACTLY 5k)

I was slightly relieved that I dont have to wear the same clothes ALL week...

John R

[tootricky]

Originally Posted by jar_uk1

I was slightly relieved that I dont have to wear the same clothes ALL week...

But I'm sure you will anyway

[jar_uk1]

Actually I have FIVE club T shirts! you just THINK i am always wearing the same one

[broady]

Funnily enough I've just worked out how much weight we have available for our 10 days in Jordan next month.

After our dive kit the upshot is we have only 5 kg for clothes and Mrs Broady is not very happy !!!!
I expect some of my weight will be sacrificed for the greater good !!

Graham

[tootricky]

Originally Posted by jar_uk1

Actually I have FIVE club T shirts! you just THINK i am always wearing the same one

But it looks like you are wearing all 5 at once

[Freeflow]

Will they let regs in the cabin? Or a dive computer?

I have an idea, why not have a weight allowance that is combined person and luggage? Why should Mr Lardy who weighs twice as much as me have the same luggage allowance?

[big_si]

Originally Posted by Freeflow

Why should Mr Lardy who weighs twice as much as me have the same luggage allowance?

Shouldn't I... erm... I mean he... get twice as much as his clothes are twice as big / twice as heavy?

[jar_uk1]

Originally Posted by Freeflow

Why should Mr Lardy who weighs twice as much as me have the same luggage allowance?

Ahem - I resemble that remark...

John R

[nigelH]

Originally Posted by jar_uk1

Getting ready to go to Egypt on Friday, i thought I should see whether I could fit it all in my suitcase, I wanted to use a Gear Gulper, but it weighs a lot more than a Selsey hardshell suitcase.

Well phone the airline and get a price for excess baggage.

I'm flying to the Red Sea Tomorrow and it's £49 for 10 Kilos. Don't mess your holiday up for a few quid more.

[jar_uk1]

Originally Posted by nigelH

Well phone the airline and get a price for excess baggage.

I'm flying to the Red Sea Tomorrow and it's £49 for 10 Kilos. Don't mess your holiday up for a few quid more.

I managed to get it all in and under weight, so I should be OK.

I will be checking about hand luggage, but as far as I can make out regs and computers are now OK in the cabin (as long as you keep it in the recommended size).

John R