Waterfroof pouch (do we need them?)

[TeresaJenkins]

I am going snorkeling for the 1st time 1-1-2005 Majesty WC.

 

Will I need a waterproof pouch? Can anyone offer a place to buy them or a cheaper solution?

 

Thanks a bunch!

TeresaJenkins

[Hilary]

You can use ziplock bags. Use two, put one inside the other for insurance. If you have an old fanny pack, you can put them inside that and wear it while snorkeling. If you have a pocket in your bathing suit, that'll work too.

 

However, if you're snorkeling from a boat, you can pretty much leave your stuff in your bag on the boat and be assured it'll be fine. Take a waterproof camera so you don't have to worry about expensive camera equipment getting wet or stolen. Plus, you'll love the pictures later.

[TeresaJenkins]

Sounds great. I'll do that and save some $ so I can buy other stuff.

 

Thank you!

TeresaJenkins

[w&k]

Hilary is completely right with the double Ziploc trick - use freezer bags if you have them so they will stand up to more opening and closing before they split.

 

Of course, there is always the 'water wallet' - a small plastic case with a rubber O-ring, and they are fairly cheap as well (under 5$). They are also commonly given out as prizes for trivia contests, etc. on-board ship.

 

If you have something that really can't get damp, most large sports stores have waterproof bags that run under 10$.

 

Have a great trip!

 

Wendy

[screagan]

Hilary is completely right with the double Ziploc trick - use freezer bags if you have them so they will stand up to more opening and closing before they split.

 

Of course, there is always the 'water wallet' - a small plastic case with a rubber O-ring, and they are fairly cheap as well (under 5$). They are also commonly given out as prizes for trivia contests, etc. on-board ship.

 

If you have something that really can't get damp, most large sports stores have waterproof bags that run under 10$.

 

Have a great trip!

 

Wendy

Most water wallets I've seen say that they are waterproof up to 15 ft. Anything over seems to cost big bucks :(

[Hilary]

I have a small "Pelican box" that I purchased for $10 at a dive shop. It's good to 100' and basically will hold things the size of credit cards (but about 50 of them). We're going to use this when we dive, but it would be clunky and cumbersome for snorkeling (and a little overkill). The double ziplock bags (definitely freezer ones, thanks!!) work great and most of us already have these in our kitchens.

 

The other thing to consider is perhaps only taking a few bucks on your excursion, rather than all your money and credit cards. Then you can just leave that in your bag on the snorkeling boat. We've never had theft from a dive or snorkel boat, but not wanting to tempt fate, we typically grab our room key and a couple of 10's, and leave everything else on the ship. Before going to town to shop, we like to go back to the ship and shower anyway, so we can grab more cash and credit cards then.

[Hilary]

I was just browsing and noticed that CC has a store feature. They have a "Beach Safe" for $5 that would be perfect for what you're doing. Check it out, likely it's worth the money to buy one.