No more suitcase chaos: how to pack your diving gear in a space-saving and clever way

You’ve probably experienced it before: your diving gear easily takes up 15 kg of your baggage allowance – and then you still have to fit clothes, toiletries and other items into your suitcase? No wonder many divers break out in a sweat when packing. But with a few simple tricks and a real game changer – packing cubes – your luggage will finally be as organised as your buoyancy underwater: perfectly balanced.

Diving luggage and free baggage allowance: How to make the most of every kilo

A complete regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, boots – that quickly adds up to over 15 kg, without even considering a toothbrush or T-shirts.

Our tip: Use your free baggage allowance strategically. When travelling with Lagona Travel, you benefit from 2x 23 kg free baggage allowance with Turkish Airlines, for example – enough for your equipment and personal items. Corendon (from Nuremberg, Hanover and Düsseldorf) also offers a generous 30 kg baggage allowance for Lagona Travel diving trips.

If you are travelling with an airline that has stricter weight restrictions, you can save weight by buying shampoo, sun cream and other toiletries locally or using the hotel amenities.

What are packing cubes – and why should you, as a diver, not be without them?

Whether you’re going on a diving holiday to Dahab or Hamata, packing cubes are the ideal travel companions. They help you keep your suitcase tidy, quickly access what you need and distribute the weight optimally. No more T-shirts flying around between regulators and logbooks!

Many divers say: Once you’ve travelled with packing cubes, you’ll never want to travel without them again.

You should be aware of these variants

✅ Packing-Cubes im Set

Ideal for clothing, underwear, electronic accessories, toiletries and more. Particularly practical: a separate compartment for dirty laundry – useful if you can’t wash everything immediately after diving.

🥾 Waterproof shoe bags

After diving, shoes and boots are not only wet, but often sandy too. Special shoe bags provide reliable protection for your clothing – look for washable, quick-drying and waterproof material.

🔄 Compressible packing cubes

This variant helps to squeeze air out of the packed items – perfect for creating more space for your ABC equipment. Ideal for clothing made of flexible materials such as Lycra or microfibre.

💨 Vacuum bags

For winter diving with a dry suit? Vacuum bags drastically reduce the volume of your clothing. Simply remove the air with a vacuum cleaner – done.

Pro tips for packing for your diving holiday

• Rolling clothes instead of folding them: saves space and prevents creases.
• Fragrance tip: Place dryer sheets between your clothes – this will ensure a fresh scent when you open your suitcase.
• Weight distribution: Heavy items such as fins, soft lead (if necessary) or sun cream should be placed at the very bottom – ideally in the area with the reels.

Conclusion: More order, less stress – even when diving

With packing cubes, you can keep your luggage under control – and focus on what matters: fantastic dives in the Red Sea.

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