Diving trip shopping list

A diving trip needs more than suits, cylinders and masks. Pack food and drinks for the time before and after the dive, plus dry storage, power and safety items that are easy to overlook. Waterproof phone protection, spare batteries, towels and a cooler often get left until the last minute. Use this list alongside your equipment check and pack each participant’s bag before loading the vehicle.

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What to bring

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

Sports equipment

Diving suitsqty 12
Dive masksqty 12
Snorkelsqty 12
Diving finsqty 12
Flotation vestsqty 12
Diving regulatorsqty 12
Diving cylindersqty 24
Lead beltsqty 12
Lead blocksqty 48
Dive computersqty 12
Surface marker buoysqty 4
Diving buoysqty 2
Dive lightsqty 6
Dive knivesqty 4
Towelsqty 24
Waterproof bagsqty 6

Safety

First aid kit
Emergency blanketqty 12
Flashlightsqty 4
Whistlesqty 12
Waterproof phone casesqty 4

Equipment

Coolersqty 3
Rechargeable power banksqty 4
Extension cordsqty 2

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 3
Folding chairsqty 14

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 30
Platesqty 20
Cutlery setsqty 20

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 2
Chef's knifeqty 2
Frying pansqty 2
Serving spoonsqty 4
Kitchen lighterqty 2

Cleaning

Washing-up basinsqty 4
Reusable cleaning clothsqty 12

Catering

Groceries
- Whole grain bread - 4 loaves
- White rolls - 24 pieces
- Whole wheat wraps - 24 pieces
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilogram
- Back ham - 1 kilogram
- Smoked chicken breast - 1 kilogram
- Hummus - 600 grams
- Cream cheese - 500 grams
- Butter - 500 grams
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Lettuce - 4 heads
- Cucumbers - 6 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilograms
- Bell peppers - 8 pieces
- Red onions - 4 pieces
- Carrots - 2 kilogram
- Apples - 24 pieces
- Bananas - 24 pieces
- Grapes - 2 kilogram
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Nut mix - 1 kilogram
- Muesli bars - 24 pieces
- Cookies - 4 packs
- Pasta - 2 kilograms
- Pasta sauce - 4 jars
- Grated cheese - 600 gram
- Olive oil - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 pack
- Black pepper - 1 jar
- Italian herbs - 1 jar
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Milk - 4 liters
- Spa Blauw - 36 bottles
- Cola - 6 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Sports drink - 24 bottles
- Ice cubes - 6 bags
- Paper napkins - 4 packs
- Aluminum foil - 2 rolls
- Cling film - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 2 bottles
- Disinfectant wipes - 2 packs
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls

Tips

Plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, then add one drink per person for each additional hour. Pack extra water separately from drinks that need to stay cold.
Allow one substantial meal portion and two snack portions per diver. Prepare food before departure so the group is not waiting to cut or assemble it after the dive.
Give every diver a waterproof bag for dry clothing, documents and electronics, and pack at least one towel per person. Keep wet suits and used towels separate from dry bags.
Charge dive computers and rechargeable power banks the day before, not at the meeting point. Bring the charging cables and use extension cords only where the site permits them.
Pack the first aid kit, emergency blanket, flashlights and whistles in one clearly marked, accessible bag. Do not bury safety supplies under cylinders, lead blocks or chairs.

Frequently asked questions

What food and drinks do I need for a diving trip?: Plan two to three drinks per person for the first hour, plus one more per person for every additional hour. Bring one meal portion and two snacks per diver, with extra water for hot weather or a long return journey.
How many towels should I pack for a diving trip?: Pack at least one towel per participant, and two per person if there is no reliable place to dry equipment. Keep clean towels in waterproof bags until the dive is finished.
When should I charge dive computers and power banks?: Charge dive computers and rechargeable power banks the day before the trip. Check batteries again before loading, and pack charging cables and an extension cord if charging on site is allowed.
What safety supplies should be easy to reach during a diving trip?: Keep the first aid kit, emergency blanket, flashlights, whistles and waterproof phone cases together in one accessible bag. Place it where a participant can reach it without moving cylinders or other heavy equipment.

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