What to Bring and Buy for a Diving Camp

A diving camp combines two checklists: equipment for safe dives and gear for several nights outdoors. Plan one sleeping setup per person, plus shared items for cooking, storage, lighting and first aid. Confirm which diving sets, cylinders and safety equipment are supplied before buying anything, especially when the camp or dive operator provides rental gear. Keep participant numbers, diving experience, medical information and dietary requirements next to your shopping list so quantities match the group.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 30
Beer tablesqty 4
Storage cabinetsqty 3

Camping

Tents for 4 peopleqty 8
Sleeping matsqty 28
Sleeping bagsqty 28
Cushionsqty 28
Camping lampsqty 10
Tent hammersqty 4
Herringqty 80
Ground tarpsqty 8

Diving equipment

Diving cylindersqty 30
Diving gogglesqty 28
Snorkelsqty 28
Diving suitsqty 28
Flotation vestsqty 28
Vending machinesqty 28
Lead beltsqty 28
Lead blocksqty 140
Diving finsqty 28
Dive computersqty 28
Diving buoysqty 8
Dive lightsqty 12
Surface markingsqty 6
Supply binsqty 12

Safety

Oxygen kit
First aid kitqty 2
Life ringsqty 2
Walkie-talkiesqty 8
Whistlesqty 8
Reflective vestsqty 8
Flashlightsqty 10
Waterproof phone casesqty 6

Kitchen

Gas burnersqty 3
Gas cylindersqty 4
Cooking potsqty 4
Frying pansqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knifeqty 4
Serving spoonsqty 6
Coolersqty 6
Water jugsqty 6

Tableware

Platesqty 32
Bowlsqty 32
Mugsqty 32
Drinking glassesqty 32
Cutlery setsqty 32

Lighting

String lightsqty 4

Equipment

Bluetooth speaker
Extension cordsqty 4
Power stripsqty 4
Power banksqty 8

Organization

Name badgesqty 32
Wristbandsqty 32
Clipboardsqty 6
Pensqty 24
Waterproof notebooksqty 12

Cleaning

Washing-up tubsqty 3
Spongesqty 12
Microfiber clothsqty 12
Hand broomsqty 3
Trash binsqty 6

Catering

Groceries
- Whole wheat bread - 12 loaves
- White rolls - 36 pieces
- Wholegrain rolls - 36 pieces
- Croissants - 36 pieces
- Butter - 4 packs
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Aged cheese - 2 kilo
- Back ham - 2 kilos
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Peanut butter - 4 jars
- Strawberry jam - 4 jars
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Bacon strips - 3 kilos
- Chicken breast - 5 kilos
- Ground beef - 4 kilo
- Vegetarian burgers - 24 pieces
- Vegetarian sausages - 24 units
- Pasta - 5 kilos
- Rice - 4 kilos
- Potatoes - 8 kilos
- Tortilla wraps - 48 pieces
- Diced tomatoes - 16 cans
- Tomato paste - 8 cans
- Pasta sauce - 8 jars
- Coconut milk - 8 cans
- Kidney beans - 8 cans
- Chickpeas - 8 cans
- Corn - 8 cans
- Vegetable stock - 2 boxes
- Chicken broth - 2 boxes
- Onions - 4 kilos
- Garlic - 6 bulbs
- Carrots - 4 kilo
- Bell peppers - 24 pieces
- Zucchini - 12 pieces
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 4 kilos
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Broccoli - 8 heads
- Spinach - 2 kilo
- Mushrooms - 2 kilos
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Oranges - 30 pieces
- Yogurt - 8 liter
- Muesli - 4 kilos
- Oatmeal - 3 kilo
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Snacks - 6 bags
- Muesli bars - 48 pieces
- Nut mix - 2 kilo
- Chocolate bars - 36 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 3 jars
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Satay sauce - 3 jars
- Olive oil - 3 bottles
- Cooking oil - 3 bottles
- Salt - 2 packs
- Black pepper - 2 jars
- Paprika powder - 2 jars
- Curry powder - 2 jars
- Italian herbs - 2 jars
- Coffee - 6 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Milk - 16 liters
- Oat milk - 8 liters
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Water - 120 liters
- Sparkling water - 36 bottles
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Apple juice - 8 cartons
- Orange juice - 8 packs
- Lemons - 20 pieces
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- Hand soap - 6 dispensers
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Trash bags - 60 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Baking paper - 4 rolls
- Freezer bags - 2 boxes

Tips

Pack one tent space, sleeping mat, sleeping bag and cushion for each participant. A four-person tent should only be counted for four people when everyone has enough room for their sleeping gear.
Check every diving set before departure and arrange filled cylinders before the camp starts. Do not assume rented cylinders or suits will be available without a reservation.
Bring one first aid kit and oxygen kit for the group, with life rings, surface markings and diving buoys ready at the dive site. Keep this safety equipment accessible rather than buried in storage.
Take at least one walkie-talkie for each key coordination point, such as the shore, transport and instructor team. Test them before the first dive instead of discovering missing batteries or poor range on site.
Fill coolers after the shopping trip and separate food from diving equipment. Use supply bins or storage cabinets for small items such as goggles, snorkels, lights and lead belts so nothing is left loose between dives.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a diving camp?: Plan for diving goggles, snorkels, suits, fins, flotation vests, dive computers, cylinders, lead belts and lead blocks for each assigned diver where these are not supplied. Shared safety items include an oxygen kit, first aid kit, life rings, diving buoys, surface markings and walkie-talkies.
How many tents do I need for a diving camp?: Count one four-person tent for every four participants, rounding up for the final group. Add one sleeping mat, sleeping bag and cushion per person, and check whether instructors or separate room assignments require extra space.
When should diving cylinders be filled?: Arrange cylinder filling before the camp and confirm the collection or delivery time with the dive provider. The final quantity depends on the number of divers, planned dives and cylinder size, so match it to the diving program rather than buying a fixed number.
What safety equipment should a diving camp have?: Keep one oxygen kit and one first aid kit immediately available, plus life rings, diving buoys, surface markings and walkie-talkies. Confirm the exact setup with the instructors and dive location before the first dive, and prepare a clear alternative site if weather changes.

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