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Something simple as an old mask box with a few o-rings and zip ties or a big pelican case with everything from O2 lube to power bars. A good kit can be the difference between memories for life, or just sitting on the boat and fantasizing about the dive you could be doing.

Not all diving in the world is run through big dive resorts and centres. Small dive clubs or just heading out with your buddy is how most of the diving in Europe is being conducted. During the short summer months that I spend in Sweden nearly all the diving I do is with 2 buddys and a small RIB. On every trip we bring our communal save a dive kit. So far it have saved us a couple of times and has in my eyes already paid for itself.

A good start can be:

O-rings, zip ties, mask strap, fin strap, mouth piece, spare batteries, bolt snaps, port plugs, hoses, BCD inflator head, multi tool, hex wrenches, adjustable wrenches, dental picks, wire cutters, lighter, cave line, duct tape, silicone grease, zipper wax, dry suit repair kit.

All you have to do is to buy a nice dry box, put whatever small bits and pieces you already have laying around. And then over time you will have your very own Save A Dive Kit.