Packing List: Scuba Diving in Mexico
Every year I go diving in one of my favorite countries. For the fourth time I’m flying over to Mexico for Christmas to dive in Yucatán. But what to pack for a diving trip to Mexico? Here’s my packing list:
Diving equipment | Packing list Diving Mexico
Sometimes it is super cheap to borrow equipment in Mexico. I did that for years. This year I’ve finally gotten my own dive gear, which was coming to Mexico with me:
- BCD
- regulator
- dive computer
- dive compass
- dive mask
- Dive boots
- fins
- 3 mm wetsuit
- lycra shirt that doubles as sunscreen
- biodegradable sunscreen (like stream2sea)
- underwater flashlight
- Camera + housing + batteries + charger
- Bag for (wet) diving equipment to transport
- Dive insurance – mine is from DAN Europe
Clothes | Packing list Diving Mexico
Temperatures between 28-35°C all year round. But you should also not underestimate the humidity and take airy clothes with you to let the wind cool you down a bit. However, as the Mexicans in their buses and indoors always like to set the air conditioning to Ice Age mode, take with them some warmer things too:
- 1x long pants (for the flight)
- 2x shorts
- 2x summer dresses
- 1x skirt
- 2x airy blouses
- 6x shirts
- 1x thin sweater for fresh nights or indoors
- 1x softshell jacket
- 1x scarf (doubles also as sun protector)
- 7x underwear
- 7 pairs of socks
- Flip Flops
- Running shoes (for sports or for long trips)
- comfortable normal shoes
Many times I take some older clothes that I only bring to Mexico and leave them there.
Toiletries | Packing list Diving Mexico
I usually bring small product samples and then buy all things I need once I’m there. That way I save a lot of space on my way there and won’t have problems with the weight limit of the airlines.
- Toothbrush + toothpaste
- hairbrush
- Shampoo + Conditioner
- shower gel
- First aid kit with helpful items such as Tiger Balm and charcoal tablets
- hair ties
Miscellaneous | Packing list Diving Mexico
- daypack
- 2x towels (1x for saltwater, 1x for freshwater)
- Kindle
- hat
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Travel insurance (sometimes you are covered by your credit card)
- Credit card
- debit card
- camera
Download: Packing List Scuba Diving Mexico
I’ve also put together the packing list as a file for you to download – you won’t forget anything now!
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