rebreathers and airlines

shrty · 3rd December 2008, 12:30

Hey folks, new to the forum. With the first of many (dumb?) questions.
Can you travel on airplanes with rebreathers?
Thanks in advance,
Eric

**wedivebc** · 3rd December 2008, 12:51

Quote: (Originally Posted by shrty)

Hey folks, new to the forum. With the first of many (dumb?) questions.
Can you travel on airplanes with rebreathers?
Thanks in advance,
Eric

I have never had a problem. They have looked funny at my bags of sorb so I carry the MSDS sheet in each ziplock sealed bag that I pack my sorb in. I have actually stopped transporting sorb since it is widely available in most destinations nowadays.

netmage · 3rd December 2008, 14:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by shrty)

Hey folks, new to the forum. With the first of many (dumb?) questions.
Can you travel on airplanes with rebreathers?
Thanks in advance,
Eric

You'll save yourself allot of mental anguish if you can fit it into an overhead bag and carry on....

The only point comes down to cylinders...., remove the valves. If your going to tape of bag over them, carry them on as well, so you can be there to chat w/ the TSA guy if needed. An underwater photo of you in your rig will go a long way in clearing up any questions of what it is.

If bringing sorb, take a MSDS... I successfully took an entire new keg to Bonaire w/o issue. I havn't tried Ziploc's of smaller amounts yet.

Buck-O-Five · 3rd December 2008, 14:54

Check these threads about a recent trip from San Diego - JFK - Puerto Rico with a rEvo, a CK, and 100 pounds of sorb.

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/kiss-...oller-bag.html

http://www.rebreatherworld.com/gener...with-sorb.html

***ScubaDadMiami*** · 3rd December 2008, 15:40

You can also reference a back issue of Advanced Diver Magazine, in the article, "Getting There is Half the Fun." If you are an Optima diver, the travel case also makes flying a breeze.

3rd December 2008, 12:30	#1 (permalink)
shrty RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: alexandria, va Posts: 2	rebreathers and airlines Hey folks, new to the forum. With the first of many (dumb?) questions. Can you travel on airplanes with rebreathers? Thanks in advance, Eric
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3rd December 2008, 12:51	#2 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,699	Re: rebreathers and airlines Quote: (Originally Posted by shrty) Hey folks, new to the forum. With the first of many (dumb?) questions. Can you travel on airplanes with rebreathers? Thanks in advance, Eric I have never had a problem. They have looked funny at my bags of sorb so I carry the MSDS sheet in each ziplock sealed bag that I pack my sorb in. I have actually stopped transporting sorb since it is widely available in most destinations nowadays. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... www.wedivebc.com
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3rd December 2008, 14:13	#3 (permalink)
netmage Tim Owens Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 935	Re: rebreathers and airlines Quote: (Originally Posted by shrty) Hey folks, new to the forum. With the first of many (dumb?) questions. Can you travel on airplanes with rebreathers? Thanks in advance, Eric You'll save yourself allot of mental anguish if you can fit it into an overhead bag and carry on.... The only point comes down to cylinders...., remove the valves. If your going to tape of bag over them, carry them on as well, so you can be there to chat w/ the TSA guy if needed. An underwater photo of you in your rig will go a long way in clearing up any questions of what it is. If bringing sorb, take a MSDS... I successfully took an entire new keg to Bonaire w/o issue. I havn't tried Ziploc's of smaller amounts yet.
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3rd December 2008, 14:54	#4 (permalink)
Buck-O-Five San Diego rEvo Mafia Current Rebreather/s: rEvo Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss rEvo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 599	Re: rebreathers and airlines Check these threads about a recent trip from San Diego - JFK - Puerto Rico with a rEvo, a CK, and 100 pounds of sorb. http://www.rebreatherworld.com/kiss-...oller-bag.html http://www.rebreatherworld.com/gener...with-sorb.html __________________ "The Brandon" www.sdtechdiving.com
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3rd December 2008, 15:40	#5 (permalink)
*ScubaDadMiami* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,421	Re: rebreathers and airlines You can also reference a back issue of Advanced Diver Magazine, in the article, "Getting There is Half the Fun." If you are an Optima diver, the travel case also makes flying a breeze. __________________ Howard Packer IANTD CCR Instructor Miami Beach, Florida CCRDiveTraining.com
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