Dive Gear
_____  Mask, Fins, Snorkel
_____  Extra mask if prescription
_____  Mask cleaner/defogger
_____  Weight Belt
_____  BC Vest
_____  Regulator w/pressure/depth gauge
_____  Dive Log
_____  Light Wetsuit or dive skin
_____  Beenie hood
_____  Reef Gloves
_____  Boots
_____  Certification Card
_____  Dive Computer or Dive Tables

Optional Dive Gear
_____  Lycra skin
_____  Compass
_____  Dive Watch
_____  Dive Knife
_____  Underwater slate and pencil
_____  Gear bag
_____  Dive light for night dives
_____  Dive beacon (i.e. cylume stick) for night dives
_____  Fish identification book/cards
_____  Extra batteries for lights and dive computers
_____  Safety devices (mirror, safety sausage, whistle)
_____  Save-A-Dive Kit with extra straps, mouthpiece,O-rings, etc.
_____   Mesh bag
_____  Waterproof box
_____  Equipment marker
_____  Wetsuit shampoo

First Aid Kit
_____  Swimmer's Ear
_____  Decongestant (Sudafed)
_____  Pepto-Bismol or similar
_____  Aspirin or substitute
_____  Motion sickness pills/ sea bands
_____  Sunscreen (Bull Frog)
_____  Sunburn treatment/Aloe
_____  Bug repellant
_____  Anti-bacterial cream
_____  Prescription medication
_____  Personal Hygiene Items

Clothes
_____  Shorts
_____  T-shirts
_____  Swim suits
_____  Long pants
_____  Sweatshirt or long sleeve shirt
_____  Windbreaker
_____  Lightweight raincoat
_____  Comfortable shoes you don't mind getting wet
_____  Hat

Last Minute Check List
_____  Proof of Citizenship
_____  Travelers Checks
_____  Cash (small bills for tips)
_____  Credit card
_____  Luggage identified inside and out
_____  Important phone numbers
_____  Plastic bags, various sizes to keep items
on the boat dry.
_____  Sun glasses, extra glasses
_____  Wet suit Hangers
_____  Good book to read
_____  Equipment manuals
_____  Water bottle
_____  Beach towel
_____  Snacks

Camera Gear
_____  Camera and housing
_____  Camera manuals
_____  Wide angle lens, telephoto lens
_____  Lens cleaning fluid and tissue
_____  Filters
_____  Strobe and charger
_____  Lots of film/ high & low speed
_____  Spare batteries, bulbs
_____  Q-tips


Digital Underwater Photographers  Pack Extras!
A few extra items should be added to your check list when shooting  with digital cameras.  According to Mike Mesgleski and Mike Haber who teach photo courses on the Aggressor Fleet,  here are a few tips  to assure a successful dive vacation.

1. Batteries.  You can never have enough batteries.  Today's digital camera equipment thrive on battery power.  Pack at least one additional battery or set of batteries for each piece of equipment.  And, if your camera requires a special, hard-to-find battery then it is best to bring at least three of those.  Ideally, during the week you should always have a set of batteries charging for each piece of equipment  Check with the manufacturer on any special care or storage requirements for your batteries.  Although batteries are rechargeable, remember they will not last forever.
   

2. Memory.  Enough memory is good and more is better.  Take along at least two high-capacity memory cards for your camera.   Mark each with your name and a unique color or label like "A" "B" "C" to keep track of your cards.  It's a good idea to swap cards between dives even if they are not full.  This way your camera is ready to go at a moments notice just in case a whale shark swims by.
   

2. High-speed card readers.  High-speed card reader transfer images and stores them.  This is much easier than  connecting the camera directly to a computer.  Re-format the card vs. erasing individual images is preferred.  According to some card manufactures, erasing individual images instead of formatting the card may leave behind some data that could corrupt a new image file.