14 Items Our Editors Pack for Every Single Dive Trip

At 5.7 ounces and just more than 6 inches in length, the Amazon Kindle e-reader delivers countless hours of entertainment and fits in your pocket. Plus, the glare-free screen reads like paper, giving you a break on long flights after watching the tiny TV screen for hours. - Andy Zunz, Senior Editor

These headphones are perfect for when you want to travel in peace or drown out the hums of the plane and crying babies. This is my never-leave-the-house-without-it accessory. - Becca Hurley, Digital Editor

We're amazed whenever we see anybody traveling with a full-size shampoo these days — what? Time to join the travel-mini nation. Especially if you are a traveler who likes to have familiar lotions and potions on hand, making your own travel size portions is essential to save weight and space. - Mary Frances Emmons, Editor-in-Chief

It always feels better knowing your luggage meets the weight requirements before showing up to the airport. And that same luggage always seems to gain weight on the way home, so buy a battery-free luggage scale that you can pack and use to weigh your luggage before heading home. - Andy Zunz, Senior Editor

Some of the best diving happens in exotic and remote locations. I want to make sure I am still feeling 100 percent myself upon arrival, which can be tough if a different time zone is involved and I just spent 14 hours on a germ-filled plane. I make it a point to always travel with Emergen-C and take it during every layover in transit to my final destination. - Becca Hurley, Digital Editor

Because there's enough plastic in the oceans already, this is one simple way to reduce your plastic footprint while always staying hydrated on the road. It also pairs nicely with 8 ounces of water and a packet of Emergen-C. Just make sure to empty your bottle before going through any security stops at the airport to avoid a delay. - Becca Hurley, Digital Editor

The Paralenz’s compact size and durable construction make it easy to travel with and its three-hour battery is good for long days in the water. The one-button operation and vibrating feedback make it easy to use when it’s mounted to a mask strap so it can accompany me on every dive, even when I don’t feel like holding it. Its automated depth-dependent color correction makes it easy to get good looking footage. - Robby Myers, Associate Gear Editor

You can't always get a decent cup o' joe on the road, but you can usually find a cup of hot water. Starbucks Vias come in a great-for-travel small paper cylinder — just rip it open, dump and go. Perfect for a quick pick-me-up anytime. (And buying in bulk packages saves a ton of money.) - Mary Frances Emmons, Editor-in-Chief

This weather-proof, lightweight jacket packs into its own right pocket, where it doubles as a small travel pillow. Excellent on boats, or any environment where you're not sure how wet or cool you might be. - Mary Frances Emmons, Editor-in-Chief

This portable charger is handy for keeping your phone and other devices charged while traveling between land, sea, and air. The built-in solar panels allow you to stay plugged in, even in remote areas. - Robby Myers, Associate Gear Editor

Was Dog Rocks the first dive and Pillar Wall the second – or vice-versa? If I write it down when I'm still wet it's easier to remember. - Roger Roy, ScubaLab Director

If you’ve ever taken a rescue diver course, you know how handy these resuscitation masks can be in administering in-water rescue breaths to an unconscious, non-breathing diver. Whether I’m shore diving with close friends or out at sea with a high-quality operator, I always toss mine in my bag. I’ve (thankfully) never need to use it, but it never hurts to be prepared. - Robby Myers, Assistant Editor

Rather than take my chances with dive-boat defog, I always pack my old reliable (formerly known as McNett). - Roger Roy, ScubaLab Director

You never know when that layover is going to double — or triple — in length, so it pays to be ready for just about anything. Always carry a light change of clothes in your carry-on, along with a pack of eco-friendly baby wipes so you can freshen up and try to make that layover as enjoyable as possible. - Andy Zunz, Senior Editor