Equipment you can't dive without :
Mask Snorkel & keeper Fins Wet suit Boots Weight belt with weights Buoyancy compensator Tank First stage regulator Second stage regulator Alternate air source ( often an occy ) Pressure gauge Timing device ( or dive computer ) Depth gauge ( or dive computer )Equipment you should have:
Swimmers Gloves Compass Knife Whistle Torch Dive tables Log book Certification card Spare parts kit Towels Sunscreen First aid kit MoneySpare parts kit :
Fin straps and buckles Mask straps and buckles Snorkel keeper Knife leg strap Needle and thread O-rings and bulb for light Batteries Dust cap Regulator port plug Regulator Mouthpiece Cable ties Tank O-rings Silicone Spray Silicone Grease Wet suit cement BC patch kit Buckles for BC Buckle for weight belt Screw drivers Pliers WD-40Other good stuff:
Dive flag Goody bag Slate and pencil