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#240135 - 01/26/12 08:03 PM Re: Cruise ship EDC...? [Re: GarlyDog]
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Originally Posted By: GarlyDog
Kracken-Be-Gone. Now available in a convenient spray


The perfect accessory for your " Moose bashin' shovel 3,000"

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#240279 - 01/30/12 06:07 PM Re: Cruise ship EDC...? [Re: unimogbert]
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Originally Posted By: unimogbert
Originally Posted By: Burncycle
This may sound dumb, but would swimming goggles help with avoiding getting smoke in the eyes (which would hinder navigation through smoke filled rooms)?


A smoke hood is more to protect your lungs from toxic smoke.
Seeing your way clear is nice but if you can't breathe to get there it won't matter much.

Then again, it's easier for most folks to hold their breath than to hold their sight for a couple of minutes.

Yes, the goggles are a good idea, if they fit snuggly. They are also good for submersion and gasses.
"Field expedient" smoke filters can be made easier than "field expedient" airtight eyewear.

Lightwetght "hobby" type gloves which have a protective palm and fingers but that don't retain water may be handy too.

Cell phones may work on the ship, you may also want to contact your provider for international coverage prior to departure. If your phone goes through the ship's service, you may pay as much/> as for a satellite phone... (as in $750 for 3 nights with a teenager that doesn't listen...)

Laser flares are small and powerful (green ones are amazing) and can be used as a type of flashlight, too, if you are used to it.

Whatever you carry, it should be able to work when wet. Plan to get wet, then if you stay dry, it's a plus.

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#240306 - 01/30/12 10:31 PM Re: Cruise ship EDC...? [Re: ]
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In looking through the pics of the divers working on Costa Concordia I saw what looked like a UW Kinetics Q40 attached to one of the dive helmets. 2-watt LED running 4 AA lithium batteries and waterproof to 500 ft. That should be deep enough on a cruise ship. wink

I've got an older (less lumen/more run-time) version of the UK4AA eLED as one of the lights in my aviation survival vest. Not a dive light, but I don't expect to be very deep. (if I get deeper than 10 ft I have bigger problems than a light not working)
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#240313 - 01/31/12 12:01 AM Re: Cruise ship EDC...? [Re: ]
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If I was diving on submerged ships, wrecks or anywhere underwater I'd go to a dive shop for gear. But for cruising on a cruise ship, good lights that are waterproof enough can easily be found on the internet. To buy UW Kinetic lights I'd start HERE.
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#240356 - 01/31/12 10:08 PM Re: Cruise ship EDC...? [Re: TeacherRO]
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the googles may protect your eyes from smoke, but you won't be able to see through smoke. 22 years and 100's of fires I've yet to see through smoke,under it sure but then thats because I'm under the smoke line....

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#243570 - 03/21/12 09:47 PM Re: Cruise ship EDC...? [Re: TeacherRO]
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...Was in the sub-basement of a very large building last week and was very thankful for a tiny Faux-ton. Many twisty passages, each like the next...

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#244542 - 04/06/12 03:38 PM Re: Cruise ship EDC...? [Re: TeacherRO]
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There are several " what to pack on a cruise" type videos on youtube, mostly comfort items, but useful to watch for ideas and suggestions.

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#244553 - 04/06/12 05:34 PM Re: Cruise ship EDC...? [Re: bacpacjac]
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Were they ALP Combat Sandals Jac? They have been worn in combat and even skydiving.


Edited by Snake_Doctor (04/06/12 05:34 PM)

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