what to pack? carry on -vs- checked bags

[Mark Y]

Dive gear I carry onto the plane:
* Computer(s)
* Regulators(s)
* Camera(s) & Film

Check-In gear:
*the rest

I've never had any issue with checking my dive knife. Do check any tools you may bring, they won't let you bring it on (you cannot bring an allen wrench, but you can bring metal knitting needles... go figure!).

If you're bring cylinders along, you should check out the TSA guidelines (they've been posted in this forum before, but their rules seem to change often).

Enjoy your trip!