Quote: (Originally Posted by silent running)
Hi Joe, I was refering to the YBOD as being too big and heavy for carry on, even without cylinders. A stock Prism minus cylinders will fit most airlines dimensional requirements for carry-on while in a small duffel. And if you have the rig with you, there is no chance someone in the baggage area will drop it from a great height and damage the sensitive parts. And small airports in the middle of nowhere are not known for being kind to heavy bags. Even if my luggage gets lost, I can still dive right off the plane, as long as there are cylinders and sorb.-Andy
Actually,
I HAVE had my insp as carry on less the case which went with my luggage and cylinders.. I used to have a very light bracket (it didnt look pretty but it worked)for emergency use that could mount cylinders and the cannister.. I did this once but decided there was other stuff I rather carry with me thats more delicate..
Now that I don't worry about the weight, as long as they dont lose the bag, I go diving.. I dont worry about how far the drop or throw my bag since everything that can get damaged is in a titanium shell...
Now I carry all my electronics and camera gear, the Rebreather is checked..